Archive for July, 2007
Harry Pottering
On Friday, July 20, the Village of Peninsula, population 602, was transformed into Hogwarts. Wizards and the like abounded; costumes were incredible, magic was everywhere. We were Ollivander’s Wand Shoppe, and thousands of wizards and their muggle companions, from the very young to…….mature came to be measured for the perfect wand. Young wizards were advised […]
Published by fromskilledhands on July 30th, 2007 tagged here and now, creativity, Musings | 6 Comments »
Happy Birthday, Mr. Jones
Bill Jones was 79 this week. Bill is a master leathersmith and has been doing his craft
for over 40 years. He uses beautiful leather and solid brass fittings, and guarantees his bags for life.
Bill always has a kind and witty word for us; he asks about the family, and stops in with ideas and […]
Published by fromskilledhands on July 20th, 2007 tagged here and now, creativity, Art, Craft | 5 Comments »
A Celebration of Life
My Dad died Monday evening. He was pain-free and relaxed in in Hospice bed; my sister and I were nearby; Hospice staff standing, silently witnessing the transition.
We had a celebration of my Dad’s life yesterday. The chapel was over-flowing. One man had been in kindergarten with him. My dad was 86. People […]