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Liking Lichens
What is produced by a free stroke charms us, like the forms of lichens and leaves. There is a certain perfection in accidents which we never consciously attain. — Henry David Thoreau, A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers … Continue reading
Posted in finding wood, green woodworking, nature, quotes and excerpts, spoons, trees, Uncategorized, video
Tagged cherry branches, lichen, spoon crooks
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Ambrosia Maple Bowl
A little bread—a crust—a crumb— A little trust—a demijohn— Can keep the soul alive— — Emily Dickinson, from Poem 159 (1896) Looking back, I was surprised at how long it had been since I’d carved a lettered bowl like this. … Continue reading
Posted in bowls, figure, Lettering, quotes and excerpts, trees, Uncategorized
Tagged ambrosia, Emily Dickinson
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