Jan 20
Book Review: The Descendants
The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings This novel has everything you might want in a novel. It has rich family dynamics, complex and changing relationships, and a lush and fascinating background. It’s set in Hawaii, where Matt King is one of the last descendants of a land speculator and a Hawaiian princess. He’s also …
Jan 19
Wooden Pyrographic Poppy Box
I made this between projects, when I had just finished with a large one (I think it was the owl) and wasn’t yet ready to start something big. I bought this wooden box at Michael’s. They’re not too expensive, and this one came inside a larger box. Of course, as soon as I started to …
Jan 15
Book Review: The Last Pirate
The Last Pirate: A Father, His Son, and the Golden Age of Marijuana by Tony Dokoupil This is a good memoir that touches on more than just the life of a Marijuana smuggler. It also touches on father-son dynamics, what it means to have a risk-loving personality, and about the end of an era. I …