craft + activism = craftivism.

There is something about the delving into the past that is magic. Not the pulling rabbits out of hats, disappearing, shackling yourself underwater to a safe and then appearing at the surface magic. But magic in a sense more real. I found this magic the other week on the morning of July 4th walking through [...]

I love how some books, days, people, experiences can seem to almost alter your DNA, seem to change you forever. Like they snuck in when you weren’t looking and scrambled things into a better working format. I love that sense of lightness that pops up when you’re growing and don’t know it yet. In looking [...]

On my recent trip out to Portland, Oregon, I found myself in awe of the view below me for a good bit of the flight. The sun vs the clouds, the clouds vs earth, water vs land. I uploaded the photos the other day and was awed again at the wide variations in color and [...]

The art of missing is a mysterious and fine craft. It comes from nowhere with no warning until you’re dizzy with remembrances when just a second before you were wondering what to have for lunch. I find myself in a missing state today even though I’m not really sure how I got there. Old memories [...]

Hmmm…..this never got published for some reason, but here’s the 3rd video made for the Handmade Nation Portland premiere last weekend featuring Kate Bingaman-Burt! Also, check out the 100 best blogs for those who want to change the world! So happy to be included in this list along with some very amazing groups and people! [...]