Notes from the Workshop
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Read more: can someone ‘splain this to me?
can someone ‘splain this to me?
Math makes my brain hurt, I admit. But, like most of us, I do basically understand odds, or at least the concept behind them. So when I read something that makes me go “Whaa?” I do a little research, so I don’t ask and look like an idiot. Only this time, my research made me…
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Read more: like nothing else
like nothing else
Writing a novel – reaching through an entire, full length piece of work right up to the end – is a feeling like none other you can imagine. Or not. I’ve just typed The End on the first draft of Ether, and the feelings are here now. There’s Elation, having just completed writing a full-length novel…
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Read more: pet my peeves
pet my peeves
Yes, I have a pet peeve today. It’s people who ASSUME. Yeah, we all know what you do when you assume, so I won’t repeat it here. But another thing you do when you assume is teeve me off! So, the other day, I’m in the city and suffering from a severe low blood sugar.…
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Read more: the romans are coming!
the romans are coming!
I mean, they’re already here. And I’m going to see them. Tomorrow, as a birthday treat, my sister is taking me to the Seattle Art Museum to see the Roman Art exhibit on loan from the Louvre. It’s only there until May 11th, and if we go this weekend, we can see the brass Gates…
- Read more: if only it were this easy
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Read more: mr. innappropriate
mr. innappropriate
I love baseball. Seattle Mariners baseball, to be specific. Sure, they haven’t exactly made it to the world series or anything, but heck, it’s baseball. I love football, too, but one of the big differences between being a fan of the two is; while I can watch a Seahawks football game and get excited, I…
The Courage of Color
When most people think of chainmaille, they envision silver—cool, metallic, traditional, reminiscent of knights and history books. However, modern chainmaille, the kind we weave ring by ring, presents a completely different narrative. It bursts with color, exudes expressiveness, boldness, and for many, that boldness can feel a bit intimidating. We encounter this scenario frequently: someone…
Chainmaille as Modern Armor: Why We Wear What Makes Us Feel Strong
There’s a reason we reach for certain pieces when we need to feel grounded, brave, or a little more ourselves. Jewelry has always been more than decoration. It’s a signal, a story, a shield. And for many of us, Chainmaille is the closest thing we have to modern armor. We don’t expect battle, but we…
Bold is Beautiful. Wearing a Statement Necklace with Ease.
This Byzantine chainmaille necklace—three lush shades of green, held together with larger silver rings—might seem bold at first glance. It’s intricate, significant, unapologetically present. And yet, on her, it doesn’t overwhelm. It enhances. There’s a quiet confidence in choosing a piece that others might call “too big.” But what does that even mean? Too bold…
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The Velvet Zebra 