Archive for the ‘Rituals and Traditions’ Category
Happy Christmas
Saturday, December 25th, 2021Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 24th, 2021
Memorial Bowl
Sunday, April 11th, 2021Every year on April 11th, I do something to acknowledge my nephew’s date of birth. When my nephew was 17 he had a major surgery. He survived the surgery, but died later that day.
This year feeling a bit done in, perhaps it is partially to do with the past year and the daily COVID news. I recently was fortunate to receive my first Pfizer jab. It is a bit of a relief that I am in the system.
The piece evolved from a celebration to a memorial piece for the loss of nephew, dad, sister, and mother.
Code
The code on the bowl has my nephew’s, dad’s, sister’s, and mom’s DOB and DOD.
Memorial Bowl Placed on Box Filled With Family Keepsakes
Materials List
Wool, Safety Pins, Roofing Felt, Photos Printed on Paper, Fabric Stiffener (Corn Starch and Water)
Gift of Amaryllis
Monday, February 15th, 2021Received an Amaryllis bulb for my birthday in November. Predicted the flower would open today, Valentine’s Day. Wanted to use it for a Valentine greeting.
Looks a tad like a heart. If you squint a bit.
I embroidered the background for a piece. Didn’t quite work. Maybe someday it will find a home.
Sunday, Valentine’s Evening
Moved to a warmer and safer location overnight.
Monday Early Morning
Moved the plant back to the warmest spot in the house.
Can see the white Brugmansia flowers outside. The Brug is a Brazillian White that I grew from seed. We try to keep it to 6′, but currently is over 10′.
Monday Nearly Noon
Sunday Afternoon, February 21
The weight of the three flowers is too heavy for the potting mix and pot. To the right is a bamboo stake in a pot of heavy rocks. When the fourth flower blooms, probably tomorrow, the weight of the flowers should be distributed a bit better. May not need support.
There is bamboo yarn inside a handkerchief to support the plant. The handkerchief should protect it from being cut or damaged by the yarn.
Used the Instants Photo Edition app to make the Valentine greeting.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas
Friday, December 25th, 2020Dashiell Greeting
Elliot Greeting
Happy Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020
Dash enjoying a piece of my first sweet potato pie.
What Happened?
Monday, February 17th, 2020I found the bits next to the tissue box in the bathroom.
When I looked up, I realized one of my pieces was damaged.
This was the piece. It is part of my Cleanse Your Palate Series, No Guilt.
The image was taken by Sharon Tetly when the work was on display at Western Nevada College.
The piece has pit-fired components. The bird head is hanging from a strand of pit-fired beads. Of course there is code in how the beads were strung. The beaded piece references chaplets. The idea was to remove the chaplet, hold it, and repeat, “forgive yourself” for whatever perceived wrong.
The piece is hung in the guest bathroom. It actually has been in the same location for several years.
There are a few of the same pit-fired beads in my stash of beads for comparison. Maybe tests.
The pit-fired beads and bird head have all fallen apart.
I removed the chaplet, but haven’t yet warmed to how the piece looks without it.
Why did the beads fall apart? My initial thought…the flaking off of the surface is the result of humidity. Why now? Most likely it was a gradual process until the point that flaking occurred.
Am I upset? No, more curious about how the damage occurred, how to prevent it in the future, and how to make it occur if I want to age a piece.
Dashiell Enjoying Cymbidium
Thursday, February 13th, 2020
Christmas Ornaments and More
Sunday, January 5th, 2020
German Blown Glass Ornament
German Blown Glass Ornament
German Blown Glass Ornament
German Blown Glass Ornament with Star Wire Hanger
Enamel Bunny Ornament
Vintage Family Ornament from the 50s
Favorite Drugstore Find
Carved, Up All Year Ornament
Carved Rabbit in Kitchen Spice Rack
Carved Mate, Up All Year Ornament
Carved Rabbit in Kitchen Spice Rack
Lantern Christmas Gift Decorated by My Niece, Nephew, and Their Dad
Happy New Year from Shell Beach
Wednesday, January 1st, 2020It was a beautiful day at the beach…
until the rogue wave got me!
John was in the moment and missed the shot.
The wave was so powerful, I thought it was going to topple me over.
Had to empty my boots three times!
Dangerous Waves Persist Along Central Coast Beaches
The high surf persists along the Central Coast, where the advisory issued Tuesday has evolved into a warning.
Breaking waves are expected to be 15 to 20 feet tall and swimming is considered dangerous. The risk of drowning is exceptionally high due to the strong rip current.
I checked the tide app and read the tide report.
How did I not read about this before visiting the beach???