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Peacock tail feathers up close.
Peacock tail feathers up close.

Month: May 2013

  • Back to the Drawing Board

    Here is a picture of my chairs. Glorious finds from the trash, only to end up back on the curb. I ordered fabric to cover the seats, bought a nearly-reportable amount of spray paint, and sadly, they are right back where they came from. I was sanding chair #2 when the front leg snapped off. …

  • Spray-Paint Graffiti-Sniffing Moms Anonymous Club

    Recently, I was shocked to discover that you need ID to buy spray paint. Naturally, after purchasing the illicit spray paint, I started to think what else (besides my planned project) could I do with it? What actions would justify needing to show ID to buy spray paint? The temptation to casually spray paint a…

  • Portrait of a Sheepskin

    The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is magical. For a mere three hours this past weekend, I attended the 40th annual Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. Once again, I was struck by the beauty of my surroundings. My senses were assaulted with the smells of lamb and funnel cake. The natural fibers and brightly colored…