Stories


Rolodex forever

Rolodex forever
There's something quintessentially American about the Rolodex card index.

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What have you been watching?

What have you been watching?
I've written some more about my grandfather, Garth Williams. Did you know he was a sculptor before he started illustrating children's books? Or that he was a Red Cross volunteer in London during the war?

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My grandfather, illustrator Garth Williams - part 2

My grandfather, illustrator Garth Williams - part 2
My maternal grandfather, Garth Williams, didn't live a life that can be summarized in a blog post. He lived in at least five countries, married four times, had six biological children and a stepson over a span of nearly forty years, played classical guitar, restored an old hacienda in Mexico, and illustrated dozens and dozens of children's books.

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Sewing thimble

Sewing thimble
Years ago, I made a quilt by hand, without using a sewing machine. I read books and taught myself how to quilt through the fabric and batting layers.

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The best spade

The best spade
Spring is taking way too long to arrive this year but garden fever has set in all the same.

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"Many of Estyn's pieces feel like wearable sculpture and ALL are works of art. Anytime I wear something she has designed I am bound to receive compliments on my jewelry — it’s just that worthy of praise and admiration (and I feel rewarded for my fine taste!)."

- Kate Wechsler, Psychotherapist