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Book art of the outside world. Book covers & other illustrations. Pauline Baynes: Collection Galleries ~~~ Introduction To BookmakingDavid WestMakeBHMThursday 27 February 2025Class 4 of 4 Fancy bindings. The one on the right is crossed snowshoe. The one on the left is chain stitch. It is supposed to go all the way along the spine,Continue reading “Two More Books, Book Making Class #4, Take 2”

Awareness of the outside world. Today is the first day of meteorological spring. “According to National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), the meteorological seasons were created because traditional seasons varied in length from 89 to 93 days and it was difficult for experts to compare statistics from one year to another.” Accuweather: First day ofContinue reading “Taking a Break with a Cat Pause”

Photos of the outside world. Alaska Society of Outdoor and Nature Photographers: alaskaWILD. Many pretties to admire. ~~~ Plan is to get (re)started on photo processing. Ran out of time this week to do more than goof around with it. Saturation on max. Original [Alaska on The Street, Photography] Onwards!Katherine

Dogs of the outside world. Anchorage Daily News: Think sled-dog racing is fading? In Alaska’s mushing-crazy Kuskokwim Delta, it’s booming, Herz, Northern Journal, KYUK Public Media, February 13, 2025. ~~~ Jasmine was picky about her water. We changed it often. This was understandable. Her drinking habits were such that her water would get grungy afterContinue reading “Minion, My Water Is Icky, Life With Dog”

Awareness of the outside world. Sewage problems. Got tank pumped out. This includes bringing over a large vacuum truck and people to run it, uncovering and draining tank, and then driving the result 20+ miles away to be dropped off at the appropriate sewage treatment plant. I consider the ability to flush a toilet andContinue reading “Turn Up The Heat”

Awareness of the outside world. I’m not ignoring the news of the nation. It’s hard to take. It’s hard to know what to say. Most of all, we’re all hearing it in real time and I have nothing to add. ~~~ Rodney’s brain froze in the cold last week. Our daily walk is a seriesContinue reading “Rodney’s Position in The Parade, Morning Walk Stories”

Awareness of the outside world, local version. Last night’s low was above freezing. Yay. Crossing fingers that this weekend was the last time to drain the barn water for a while. Bring on the warm! ~~~ We give nicknames to horses. Have you ever had a horse give you a nickname? Milton calls me Chuckie.Continue reading “Horse Nickname”