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End of January

fromskilledhands — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:45:43 +0000

It’s the last day of the first month in the year 2012. Temperatures have risen to nearly 60 degrees F; birds are singing Spring songs; snowdrops have emerged, as have other bulbs.

And our dogs have fleas. This is winter?

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Out With the Old

fromskilledhands — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:01:04 +0000

This is a time of new things: a new year, new ideas and a new spam filter here. Thank you for your patience as I figured out how to resolve the posting problem everyone has experienced. Thanks—try again–it should work now.

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Fall in the Valley

fromskilledhands — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:40:21 +0000

It’s a beautiful fall day in the Valley. The air is soft and warm; the breeze gentle. I hope that your day is an amazing one.

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Plein Air Is Back in the Valley

fromskilledhands — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:44:15 +0000

Painters are an intrepid bunch. Rain—lots of rain, doesn’t seem to be deterring them from participating the the 2011 Peninsula Plein Air Competition. Take a look at what I’m seeing out my window:

The Plein Air Competition will continue throughout the weekend. Tomorrow, Music on the Porches will fill the Village with the sound of music. The Village of Peninsula, population 602, is a vibrant place. As always, feel free to leave me a comment, or a stone, (o), to let me know you’ve stopped by.

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Sinks

fromskilledhands — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:30:29 +0000

We’ve all been to Big Box Hardware Store where you need to take a bus to get to the aisle you want, and where you just might find something unique. Not so in the studio. We make everything one a time, by hand. And if you don’t see it, we can most likely make it for you.

Sinks are one of those kinds of things. We can certainly make the white basin we all remember from childhood, but we can also make something that will complement your decor and your vision. Here are some sinks installed in their homes. Want to know more? Take a look at our sink page.

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This and That: A My Town Monday Post

fromskilledhands — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:42:40 +0000

It’s been absolutely gorgeous in my town, the Village of Peninsula, population 602. Blue skies, warm sunny days. Summer personified! My gardens are full of blooms and hopes for harvest. This is the 3rd year for my mandala garden, and it has filled in quite a bit.

Then:

And now:

In other news, Peninsula Python Day is coming! Saturday, July 16, from 10-5. There will be a plethora of pythons in Peninsula, and a people powered python parade, too. Visit Explore Peninsula, to see what’s on the agenda.

As always, please feel free to leave me a comment, or a stone (o), to let me know you’ve been by. And don’t forget to see if anyone else has anything to say about the places they call home, over at My Town Monday.

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This and That

fromskilledhands — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:19:03 +0000

It’s been a little while since I’ve been here. We spent the last week in New York City for our oldest daughter’s college graduation. Its been a long time since we’ve had time away from the Village of Peninsula, population 602. Being surrounded by 8 million people is a bit different from being in my Valley. So much to see and to do: we walked miles and miles, and ate French, Thai, Japanese and diner food. We visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art a couple of times, and would have gone back if they had been open.

Ellis Island, part of the National Park Service, was a powerful place. Between 1892 and 1954, more that 12 million immigrants entered the United States through this small island. Stories and artifacts gave a taste of the experiences of many or our ancestors. I was deeply moved.

Now we are back in NE Ohio, where rain has become a 4 letter word. Rivers and fields are flooded, and ducks and geese glide where crops should be planted. Wednesday’s storm, with high winds, rain, thunder, lightening and hail damaged my garden, and changed my planting plans once again.

The sun is out today, a welcome change from the gray we have experienced this spring. What’s happening in your neck of the woods? As always, feel free to leave me a comment, or a stone (o), to let me know you’ve stopped by.

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Resilience: A Wordless Wednesday Post

fromskilledhands — Wed, 18 May 2011 15:57:00 +0000

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Another Trip Around the Sun

fromskilledhands — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:13:56 +0000

From Skilled Hands » Uncategorized

End of January

It’s the last day of the first month in the year 2012. Temperatures have risen to nearly 60 degrees F; birds are singing Spring songs; snowdrops have emerged, as have other bulbs.

And our dogs have fleas. This is winter?

Out With the Old

This is a time of new things: a new year, new ideas and a new spam filter here. Thank you for your patience as I figured out how to resolve the posting problem everyone has experienced. Thanks—try again–it should work now.

Fall in the Valley

It’s a beautiful fall day in the Valley. The air is soft and warm; the breeze gentle. I hope that your day is an amazing one.

Plein Air Is Back in the Valley

Painters are an intrepid bunch. Rain—lots of rain, doesn’t seem to be deterring them from participating the the 2011 Peninsula Plein Air Competition. Take a look at what I’m seeing out my window:

The Plein Air Competition will continue throughout the weekend. Tomorrow, Music on the Porches will fill the Village with the sound of music. The Village of Peninsula, population 602, is a vibrant place. As always, feel free to leave me a comment, or a stone, (o), to let me know you’ve stopped by.

Sinks

We’ve all been to Big Box Hardware Store where you need to take a bus to get to the aisle you want, and where you just might find something unique. Not so in the studio. We make everything one a time, by hand. And if you don’t see it, we can most likely make it for you.

Sinks are one of those kinds of things. We can certainly make the white basin we all remember from childhood, but we can also make something that will complement your decor and your vision. Here are some sinks installed in their homes. Want to know more? Take a look at our sink page.

This and That: A My Town Monday Post

It’s been absolutely gorgeous in my town, the Village of Peninsula, population 602. Blue skies, warm sunny days. Summer personified! My gardens are full of blooms and hopes for harvest. This is the 3rd year for my mandala garden, and it has filled in quite a bit.

Then:

And now:

In other news, Peninsula Python Day is coming! Saturday, July 16, from 10-5. There will be a plethora of pythons in Peninsula, and a people powered python parade, too. Visit Explore Peninsula, to see what’s on the agenda.

As always, please feel free to leave me a comment, or a stone (o), to let me know you’ve been by. And don’t forget to see if anyone else has anything to say about the places they call home, over at My Town Monday.

This and That

Ellis Island, part of the National Park Service, was a powerful place. Between 1892 and 1954, more that 12 million immigrants entered the United States through this small island. Stories and artifacts gave a taste of the experiences of many or our ancestors. I was deeply moved.

Now we are back in NE Ohio, where rain has become a 4 letter word. Rivers and fields are flooded, and ducks and geese glide where crops should be planted. Wednesday’s storm, with high winds, rain, thunder, lightening and hail damaged my garden, and changed my planting plans once again.

The sun is out today, a welcome change from the gray we have experienced this spring. What’s happening in your neck of the woods? As always, feel free to leave me a comment, or a stone (o), to let me know you’ve stopped by.

Resilience: A Wordless Wednesday Post

Another Trip Around the Sun

Today I celebrate another trip around the sun.

Today I celebrate the daffodils and dandelions and all the things that make this planet an interesting place.

Today I celebrate my awareness that nothing is permanent except change.

Today I celebrate the people in my life, who enrich my being with love and care; and those who have passed.

It’s not a bad place to be. Not bad at all.

A Day Without Art