Tomorrow is the annual Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Seconds Sale. There will be all sorts of things, from materials used in making art and/or craft, to books and magazines, to tools and utensils used for craft and art, to actual finished products that, for whatever reason, weren't quite up to snuff or expectations….
Author: VickyTH
athlete * powerlifter * photographer * gardener *
Making the cut
An inability to cut into certain pieces of material seems to be a common affliction for those working with fabric. Actually, an inability to make a first, decisive move on a piece of any sort is a common artistic and literary conundrum. I've been puzzling over this one because, like many people, I have a…
Aneurythms
The term comes from "Wanted Words", a book (or set, actually, as there are two volumes) by Jane Farrow that grew out of her fascinating CBC show that no longer airs (for reasons passing understanding and most likely having to do with funding). It refers to a song that will not get out of your…
A reflection on my mental state today
Introspection, originally uploaded by VickyTH. Peering into the mists of a thick fog is an intriguing (and often vain) pursuit. This is what Newfoundlanders call "capelin weather" – wet and cold and foggy. Usually this kind of weather accompanies the ocean currents that bring the capelin (really small fish like kippers). The whales follow…
Blog with care
I was wandering the CBC website, as is my wont most mornings, when I happened upon Robyn Holukoff's Viewpoint article entitled "Bloggers must be careful what they write". It got me thinking once again about the potential hazards of putting thought into type and broadcasting it to millions of unsuspecting strangers. Every once in a…
Raising the Bar Strength & Conditioning 