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A Reflection: 11 Years of Handmade Letterpress Calendars
A REFLECTION: 11 YEARS OF HANDMADE LETTERPRESS CALENDARS We began printing our epic 13 print, 30+ color, letterpress calendars 11 years ago. It was the first year we lived on the far...
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Liminal Space — It's a concept that I have been thinking a lot about this last year since reading the publication of the same name by the Center for Action and Contemplation last Spring. ‘Liminal' ...
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Last Sunday, I went for my weekly long run. The ‘long run’ is one of my favorite parts of the week and something I look forward to all week long. Sometimes I’ll go early in the morning, other times...
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Taking time to rest and recharge is vital. It’s something we’ve been more intentional about this year as we prepare our studio and our families for another year of growth and evolution. When I was ...
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Children have many superpowers, but I count their ability to WONDER and BE OPEN right at the very top of that list. It is these gifts that I was reminded of as my 8 year old daughter, E...
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A Tribute to My Dad on Father’s Day “Action Lacksen,” that was his nickname in the early 1980’s when he has crossing the Sahara Desert on camel back. I think the title is still as fitting fo...
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March 31st. The wisteria is in full bloom as are the bright pink and purple azaleas. We’ve cut the grass for the first time this season and planted a few vegetables in the garden. I’...
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The state of Georgia can be a funny place in January. One day, you are convinced Spring has arrived in full splendor - daffodils and all! - only to awaken the next morning to a frost covere...
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2019 : 2020 Looking Backward to Move Forward
Let’s begin with the Georgia State Fair. We need to start in the land of corn dogs and airbrushed tiger face paint because that fair, and my family, taught me a really important lesson ...
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Our Little Goose... the first four months
Gillian was born at the end of May, and she has made me grow in so many ways already. She is so full of life, excitement, and wonder and she's an extremely eff...
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