Think Idaho might have a wolf problem?
I don't have any credit info to give - this photo was recently sent to me and I am trying to track down info.
I was told it was bagged near Clarkia, Idaho and the hunter is 6'5"
That is a huge predator....how'd you like this monster roaming nearby where your young children....or not so young...are playing near the edges of your property?
A friend recently shared this short film and I had to pass it on.
Poignant.
Hope-filled.
Life-affirming.
Beautifully shot and acted.
Readers may recall when the inspirational life of Nick Vujicic was blogged about here at 'Twirl'. He is featured in this film of compassion and hope. I hope you will click to link watch it and leave a comment.
The Butterfly Circus, directed by Joshua Weigel
This film left me in a soggy puddle of emotions as I once again commit to seeing the butterfly locked within the ugly caterpiller of difficult circumstances or difficult people that I encounter in my own life.
An affirmation of true value and worth.
I have referenced this wonderful booklet numerous times in the past, written by Malinda Florian Papp from Florian Papp Antiques in New York City. This brochure was prepared for an art exhibit of historic paper filigree pieces that they arranged in the 80's I believe. The brochure contains beautiful, full-colored photos of antique paper filigree pieces and historical information on the art of paper filigree.
Because of the continued demand for this booklet, which is out of print, Mindy decided to offer it as an electronic document. I received the file in my in-box yesterday and immediately contacted them for permission to upload it to Scribd.com, a file sharing site. Florian-Papp graciously extended permission...and the result is that everybody has instant access to this wonderful resource.
Enjoy!
Rolled Scrolled Crimped & Folded
Remember Sally and her incredibly intricate antique paper filigree shadowbox?
She just emailed me.
The auction is up and running, with additional pictures to view...and a very approachable starting bid for such a wonderful piece of history from the 1700's!
http://tiny.cc/antiquequilling
Let's help Sally out a little! Please share the link with anyone interested in antiques, historical artwork, paper arts in general, and paper filigree in particular.
Every little 'blurb' helps spread the word; thanks for whatever assistance you can lend!
On a personal note:
My girls and I have been enjoying an extended vacation in my childhood state of Minnesota. We start the trek back to Idaho tomorrow morning. I'll have plenty of photos and tales to share after I get back on Friday, ending our trip with four days of site-seeing along the route home.
Ah...that's a nice sound, isn't it?
"Home"
Freedom isn't free...liberty is purchased and defended with a heavy price.
By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April's breeze unfurled;
Here once the embattled farmers stood,
And fired the shot heard 'round the world.
