paperstew

Mom’s Heart: Nov 17th

Yet another feeding tube blockage. It happened last night. Lee took her in to Urgent care at 7:30am. Spent lots of time there until they were able to unblock the crusties. Then she was off to Dr. Cook’s office. He didn’t have too much to say. Prescribed more diuretics and said her rapid heart rateContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Nov 17th”

Ceramics Workshop: Ginger Steele

On October 31, I was invited to attend a workshop given by ceramic artist Ginger Steele. She produces beautifully decorated hand-built pottery. Her business is Insomnia Pottery. Here are some images from the workshop: Ginger measuring out her rolled slab. She uses quilting squares for measuring. Next she bevels the top edge and sides. ThisContinue reading “Ceramics Workshop: Ginger Steele”

Reliquary Project: Inspiration

Back at the beginning of October, the write-up for exhibit bid book was due. Hummm, I didn’t make that date. Hester kindly reminded us slackers on Oct16 that they were due by the 19th. So where did my inspiration come from? Let me pass along what I wrote: Back in late July of this year,Continue reading “Reliquary Project: Inspiration”

Mom’s Heart: Nov 12

Puree of BBQ Pork anyone? The rehab facility must not have received the word about Evelyn’s food preferences. She tries to be vegetarian as much as possible. For lunch they sent over pureed BBQ pork, pureed carrots and something else non vegetarian. Kim told her to “eat her carrots” because that would probably be itContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Nov 12”

Mom’s Heart: Nov 11th.

Breaking news from Dr. Tran’s office! She doesn’t seem to have any problems in her throat! This morning she went in for a “scoping” of her throat. Not certain how far down he went, but certainly far enough! Dr. Tran saw no evidence of any swelling, redness, irritation or negative problem. He was planning onContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Nov 11th.”

Reliquary Project: Finished??

Here are some final images with window coverings in place. Lighting and battery pack will be installed tonight. Tomorrow it’s off to the Arts Center where I hope it will sell!

Mom’s Heart: Nov 4th

After all she went through yesterday, Evelyn’s energy levels were not diminished. She had a 1pm appointment w/ Dr Ameen. Lee said most of what they talked about he didn’t understand until it came to her lungs and extra fluid. Apparently her body has not been moving the extra fluid out of her lungs quicklyContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Nov 4th”

Reliquary Project: The Heart

Tuesday was the sculpture covering day. What does that mean? That refers to utilizing hog gut to cover a wire structure. Hog/pig gut is amazing to work with. It can be stretched over a form to create a semi transparent covering when dried. Color can be applied using inks or watercolors. The intestines are packedContinue reading “Reliquary Project: The Heart”

Mom’s Heart: November 3rd

Kind of a bummer today for Evelyn. Last night her feeding tube blocked up. She was scheduled to see Dr B today, but Dr B has the flu (H1N1?). So Evelyn and Lee spent the 7hrs+ at the emergency center having the tube removed and a new one inserted. Ouch! Evelyn really thought she wasContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: November 3rd”

Reliquary Project: Handle

Since the form has been simple, the handle should probably also fall into that category. I did play around with driftwood branches, rocks and carved walnut, but simple straight lines prevail. More sanding and addition of a slight bevel to the base will most likely happen today. Plus gluing of handle parts. In the photosContinue reading “Reliquary Project: Handle”