The Holidays (part 1 Advent)

12.18.10

There’s no stopping it. The Christmas books have been taken out of the upstairs closet. Apparently The Grinch couldn’t stop it, the 80 degree temperatures of last week couldn’t thwart it. So, we just let it happen. With the coming … Continue reading →

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Ollie's 7th Birthday

01.12.10

When I made our Advent calender back in November of 2000, I made a mistake. I put on a 25th day. I remember being out in my workshop listening to the Bush vs. Gore election debacle on NPR. Something must … Continue reading →

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Invasion of the Giant Snowman- Advent day 13

12.13.08

Do you remember those ads in comic books selling you things that that you wished were true, but never quite happened. Things like x-ray vision glasses, a life size submarine, sea monkeys, and throwing your voice. They promised a world … Continue reading →

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Advent Calender

12.02.08

The arrival of December 1st brings the advent calender up from the basement. I made this box in November of 2000 during the Bush vs. Gore election. I mention this for no other reason then to say the radio in … Continue reading →

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