Monthly Archives: April 2014

Crafting a Split Pouch

The split pouch project has been added to the “How-to” pages. Again, the introduction page gives the background and considerations that went into the design of this particular split pouch. The style is simple and utilitarian. The number of existing … Continue reading

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“Loading for Red Quail”

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Thoughts on “Artificial Aging”

This week’s blog post comes in the form of an addition to “The Basics” section of the web site, and is entitled “A Progression of Age and Use.” As sometimes happens, a simple essay veers in an unexpected direction. In … Continue reading

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“Do Not Be Afraid”

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Calm and Refreshed

Thirty two Sandhill cranes winged overhead. Each day the groupings grew bigger, and the chortling and gurgling increased. The cranes spent more time in the air and less in the fields, presenting a clear sign winter was not far off. … Continue reading

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“Marl Lake Majesty”

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“Roger’s Testimony”

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Historically-correct Mementos

Dawn broke with a clear sky. A quarter-inch of ice skimmed the surface of the prior day’s melt-off puddles. The overnight cold froze the rutted mud and left the calm air smelling clean and fresh, but not spring-like. A thin, … Continue reading

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