In a Dark Time … The Eye Begins to See

One of the main results of my amateur attempts at woodcarving is an appreciation of good carvings, even if all I can afford is cast imitations. Though I have reproductions of several different well-known carvers, I seem to have focused on the work of carver Jim Shore in the last few years. I find [...]

The last week here in the Pacific Northwest provided ample proof of the old adage that you should be careful what you wish for because you might get it. I’ve spent most of my life here in the Pacific Northwest wishing for a White Christmas. Well, we’ve had snow for nearly a week now and [...]