Archive for the ‘Me’ Category
Prepping for Open Studios
This last week I started a new job while beginning prep for a class I’m TAing this weekend and starting prep for Somerville Open Studios. Having been strictly on the metalworking wagon the last couple of months, starting a new job, even a part-time telecommuting one has been harder than I ever thought. I think [...]
Inspiring days
This week, I spent some time in New York City. My hubby is there for work, so I tagged along to enjoy the sights, see some friends, and look for new inspiration. It’s that latter part that I’ll speak to today. I have heard a lot of people say things along the lines of “I’m [...]
In: Me, Observations
More hammering
More hammering I have recently accepted a position with Karen Christians of Cleverwerx as her assistant. This is awesome for me as I get to help her organize things using technology while she teaches new metalsmiting and jewelry creation techniques I haven’t used before. I’m very excited and it’s been going quite well so far. [...]
In: Me, projects
Blood Everywhere!
I recently had need to dress up as a zombie. Specifically, a zombie with victorian-style influence. In my case that latter part ended up being a somewhat lame tux shirt from Goodwill and a kinda-awesome ascot I whipped up out of some wide lace. However, a white shirt, lacy ascot and black eyeliner does not [...]
In: Me, projects
The Abundance of Life(‘s chores)
I have a lot of facets of my life. Some parts are more integrated than others, and some take on more or less importance at various times. The raw, creative force in my has been on the rise for some time, and it is this that I have been unleashing in a much more regular [...]
In: Me, Observations
Folding metal
Recently, I’ve been playing with metal. I think I may finally have found *the* medium I love. Really love! While toying with engraving and considering trying my hand at chasing and repousse (which I still intend to ASAP) I stumbled upon a technique called Fold Forming. And I fell in love with metal all over again.
In which I draw a bookmark
I’ve been drawing, off an on, for about 8 years now. I think I may have averaged about two drawings per year, which is totally pathetic, but it is something I love and need to continue to develop. I need it, if for no other reason, to better realize so many other of the things [...]
In: Me, projects
How I handle Craigslist spammers
Whenever I post anything online for sale, I usually get quite a few responses like “Is the item still available” or “I’m interesting in buying.” Well, unfortunately, most real people responding to CL ads aren’t much more (if any) articulate, so I often find myself replying to these initial queries, not that I often expect [...]
In: Annoyances, Me, Observations
Some people are just plain silly
I was walking home a little bit ago, in a light drizzle as I am wont to do. I was crossing Mass Ave near Beech street in Cambridge, using the crosswalk in front of the Newtowne Grille. I looked both ways, as always (and, as anyone who walks with me can attest, I’m nearly paranoid [...]
In: Annoyances, Me, Observations
Self-serving media roundup post
So with this crazy iPad launch thing, I got some photos of me in the press! Here’s where I ended up (that I know about): Boston Globe (My photo was used, a competitor was actually mentioned in the article) Boston.com (haven’t been able to bring myself to watch that one yet) TUAW.com (That’s me back [...]