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Uncle Al

My best memories of you are flying kites, nifty puzzles, a genuine interest in all things, and of course your photography. Always the camera and lots of wonderful pictures… with synchronized music and narratives to slide shows.

Beck and Hap

You’re both gone now – but I still remember how lively and tenacious you both were, and of course Beck’s needlework pictures and Hap’s woodworking. A taste that you can continue to do creative things at any age.

Fantasy

I collect fantasy art, and I have a fantasy of someday becoming a fairly good artist….Right now I have more talent for jewelry design than drawing or sculpture – but hey everyone has a fantasy – right?
I was browsing one of my regular haunts tonight and followed a link. I’m glad I did – it [...]

2 Electric Toys Join Hall of Fame

Okay – this is just fun. I found an article by BEN DOBBIN, an Associated Press Writer.

I really love stories like this; the feature here being toy trains and the mention of how they got started is also a good source of inspiration.

“Engineer Joshua Lionel Cowen built his first electric toy train as a [...]

Artist’s Complete Health and Safety Guide, 3rd edition

This book by Monona Rossol is a very good reference to have when looking at safety concerns.

I used it to help me decide about welders lenses to use with my kiln.I used the 2nd edition….from the library initially and now I am waiting for this newly revised 3rd edition to arrive.

http://www.amazon.com/Artists-Complete-Health-Safety-Guide/dp/1581152043/

Edit: While double checking my [...]