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Monthly Archives: August 2004
Certainly Not Sleeping Beauty
We have been spending our weekends for the past month working in our backyard. Yes, it needed that amount of work, and more. No, I won’t go into the gory details or give you a “before” photo. But I got … Continue reading
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A Brief PG Update
Although it will likely be a while yet before I am finished typing my current Project Gutenberg texts, I wanted to post a brief update to let you know where I am, and what’s taking so long. Because Sir Charles … Continue reading
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More Olympic Knitting
Thanks to the Olympics, I finished the back of the Juliet pullover last night. I think it went well, but I was a little anxious about the measurements and the slightly harsh texture of the fabric, so I couldn’t resist … Continue reading
Gallery Update
The Sparks Gallery has been updated with a few more of my older prints. There are two subtractive monotypes, Pathways I and The Siq, and one light-over-dark reductive linocut, The Fountain. Check them out! -Julie
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Farewell to the Jetta
Less than two weeks remain before I make the move to ‘the city’. Perhaps the most traumatic event on that path occured this past weekend—Julie and I sold our Jetta. For the last four years the Jetta has been there … Continue reading
FOW: Treats and Toys
(I apologize for the delay in the final Ferret of the Week post; I was at Portland State University all day Friday for a book repair workshop.) I think by this time we have about run the gamut of ferret … Continue reading
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FOW: Ajax with People
Ajax has a very sweet personality, and for the most part, is very patient with being held. I cart him around cradled like a baby (as in Tuesday’s photo) because he is so large, and he rarely struggles. He doesn’t … Continue reading
FOW: WWF Champion
Ajax is the champion heavy-weight wrestling ferret in our busyness. Never mind that the other four don’t even approach his weight class—Jax could take them all on together, with one paw tied behind his back. He is a little overwhelming … Continue reading
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FOW: Meet Ajax
Ajax (a.k.a. Aiantes, A.J., Maximus, Jaxie Maxie, Jaxom, Chubba Dub, Teddy Bear, Big) is a 2-year old half-angora Siamese sable gib. Both of his parents were half-angoras, so although his fur is very soft and thick, it isn’t as long … Continue reading
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Ferret of the Week: Ajax
Since we only have five ferrets, it’s time to bring the Ferret of the Week series to its close with a grand finale: the Mighty Mighty Ajax. A few months after we brought Niki home, we were informed by the … Continue reading
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