This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. George Bernard Shaw, Man and Superman, Epistle Dedicatory
Continue reading...‘Tis The Season
This is my second carving of the Christmas Santa’s. This fellow has a fancier beard. The picture to the right is the finished and painted carving. It looks like it is a part of the page. (It’s the one in the middle!) You can can see I made it a bit bigger than the pattern. The second picture is the same background and was made just after I finished the wood carving work. I wasn’t...
Continue reading...Santa Carving Painted
Here is my Santa carving after the paint job. Perhaps not the greatest work of art but I don’t think too bad for a first attempt. That just means there is a lot of room to get better. I want you to note there are no gaping wounds in my left hand. I know what you are thinking… at least not any that Dan is showing. Well, I did come through OK so I have...
Continue reading...Something Exciting
Son Steven and my favorite daughter-in-law Danielle are about to take on several exciting new ventures in their lives. Steve was married to Danielle a year ago last October, the same weekend (but not date) as his papa and mama. The newest event of that year old union was publicly revealed last Wednesday when a Halloween costume displayed a new “Muffin” under production. Steve is supposed to be the “Operation Game” but I kind of suspect he was also indicating...
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