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...
Continue reading...Wood Carving
Whoa! I really got into the wood carving this weekend. In fact I kind of over did it. I think I spent two eight hour plus days doing nothing but carving a Santa. It is like a big cookie, high relief in a small 4 x 6 x ¾ inch slab of Basswood. My arms (not so much my hands) are telling me that was a bit much for just getting started. I think that...
Continue reading...World Series of Spit
I used to love baseball. I used to play fast pitch softball on a church team. I know all (well most) of the rules. I grew up thinking it was the all American sport. What happened? I now watch a few professional games through the season. I start to tune up when the pennant races start. I become a real fan again during the world series. But I don’t know how much longer I can stand...
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