Every now and again I like to look for the latest discoveries about prehistoric art. As it turns out, an article was published this month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science confirming a previously-contested fact: the lovely renderings of animals in the Chauvet Cave in France were indeed painted 30,000 years ago. … Continue reading »
It’s a poetry kind of Saturday. Enjoy That Dude Eddie’s “Mirror” for a rhythmic consideration of the results of collaborative greed. Learn more about the cool “mirror image” by clicking on it… you’ll discover some interesting reflections about what we see when we encounter people we can’t abide.
Enjoy this poem by my favorite up-and-coming poet, T. Kimball:
anyone lived in a pretty how town by E. E. Cummings anyone lived in a pretty how town (with up so floating many bells down) spring summer autumn winter he sang his didn’t he danced his did Women and men(both little and small) cared for anyone not at all they sowed their isn’t they reaped their … Continue reading »
Great little how-to for simple crochet flowers! I’d like to try these, as they’d make great accents for packaging my jewelry items for buyers. Lots o’ Flowers.
This is a lovely consideration of prehistoric art. Evidence of Advanced Knowledge and Art During Prehistory?
I created this treasury featuring On Fire for Handmade team members. I love the visual palette these items create together! ‘Exquisite’ by ElephantBeads Some exquisite creations from the artists of the On Fire for Handmade team of Etsy. Treasury tool by StylishHome.
My peppermint garden ring – one of those I created while meandering in another time zone – is featured in this lovely treasury. See my post “Meandering as an art form” for more on how this ring was created. Sunday Morning’ by SchneiderGallery Sailor Tote Bag – B… lilyshih $48.00 Neon Rainbow Glass … GlassRiverJewe… … Continue reading »
I love this recent blog by Serenity Spell about mating alligators – and she has a follow-on blog with photos of their babies. What is it about ancient creatures that fascinates and repels? As I get older, and my fears become more manageable, I think of the “reptile brain” we share, and I respect and … Continue reading »
I want to recommend bead weaving as a way to change your life rhythm and enhance your quality time with anyone who interacts at a slower pace than you. The rings pictured here were all created as I sat patiently with someone I love who suffers with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Bodies dementia. For my … Continue reading »
