A Sheep In Wools' Clothing

Scotland Travel Journals

In honor of the trip to Scotland with my youngest two, I commissioned travel journals from the creative Holly Klump .  She recycles paper from various sources for her handbound books.  The ones I requested have recycled computer printer paper - the old fashioned, lined sort, grided paper and blank paper, along with travel-themed maps, books, etc papers.  These are what Holly calls "tattoo" journals, with a wonderful little "tattoo" on the front cover.  In honor of our trip to Scotland, my DS (Kille's brother gamma)'s journal has a "Nessie" on his.  Mine  is purple of course - it has been my theme color for at least 17 years now.  These would make great spinning or knitting journals for fiber enthusiasts. 

I also found this painting on a flour sack from a Ghanese artist for whom Holly is helping market work.  I am fortunate enough to work with some very talented and creative people.  One of them is a recovery room nurse who paints.  She has painted ceiling tiles above the pre-anesthesia spots patients stay in while waiting surgery.  She frames artwork for people using frames she finds at second hand and antique shops.  So, Paula framed this piece for me, and the cubist piece of Kille's brother alpha.  She does a very nice job.

I happened on to Holly's site seeking a journal for my eldest son (Kille's brother alpha) to keep records of his beer brewing efforts.  He is legal (25), and I gifted him brewing equipment for Christmas last year.  His tatto is a beer stein....

Tornado Building

This building I didn't have time to set up a good shot without signs, window reflections, etc.  It is built to appear as though a tornado picked it up and dropped it upside down.  The dirt and upside down palm trees at the roofline, the upside down window adornments, the columns starting from the roof instead of ground, etc  Only in Florida or California would one see something like this.  Here in Maine, the poverty level and taxation rates dictate a much more practical approach to architecture....

I just returned from a conference for work in Orlando.  Not fun without kids or companion.  I missed Hero and the other dogs.  I missed my kids.  I missed my woods and even the snow.  It is good to be home.