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Carol Ross Sketch Artist and Diana Hackbarth Matching Birdhouse Builder

Carol Ross Sketch Artist and Diana Hackbarth Matching Birdhouse Builder

Posted by | Jan 26, 2017 | , |

By Molly Barber “Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing”- Camille Pissarro We encounter beautiful things everyday. The internet has given us the ability to view and share beauty, all of which couldn’t be sifted through in a lifetime. Andyet the thing about beauty that absolutely blows my mind is the sublime subjectiveness of it. Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder. I can tell you with absolute certainty that there is no beauty like the raw vocals of Nina Simone, the soulful wave riding of Dave Rastovich, the powerful storytelling of Harper Lee, or photographer Steve McCurry’s ability to capture moments that evoke such powerful responses. I...

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Snow Sedges -Delicate Creatures of Cold Winter Nights

Snow Sedges -Delicate Creatures of Cold Winter Nights

Posted by | Jan 24, 2017 | , |

Text and photos by Jim Moore, Entomologist Long ago, before the first humans ever set foot within the lands of Northeastern California, there were Snow Sprites. These were fairy-like creatures that arose from the cold watery depths of cold mountain streams and lakes on crystal clear moonlit nights. The legend says that they would dance in the chilled air of long winter nights over snow covered mountain meadows. As they danced they would sing to one another, and the breath of their songs would crystalize in the frozen air of the night, becoming snowflake-like hieroglyphic messages that floated heavenward. And then, before the dawning of the coming day they would disappear, not...

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Quinoa’s Cousins Pitseed Goosefoot, Red-root Amaranth, & Red-Seeded Quinoa

Quinoa’s Cousins Pitseed Goosefoot, Red-root Amaranth, & Red-Seeded Quinoa

Posted by | Jan 18, 2017 | , |

Story & Photos by Jim Moore I suppose that many folks have heard of the pseudo-grain called Quinoa; the protein rich food grown by the ancient Inca people of the Andean Mountain ranges of South America. Because the Incas considered quinoa to be a sacred crop, for a time they were forced to grow wheat instead of quinoa by their Spanish conquerors. But as time moved forward quinoa once again became a staple crop of the Andean nations, even to this day. In recent decades, consumer demand for quinoa, in northern hemisphere nations, has caused the price of quinoa to rise dramatically. This was good news for the Andean farmers who grew quinoa; but not such good...

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Quilter’s Piece With Val Bourque

Quilter’s Piece With Val Bourque

Posted by | Dec 3, 2016 | , , , |

By Val Bourque With the holidays upon us, there are always a project or two to complete before Christmas. If you need a quick project for a gift why not try a door panel.  This year there seems to be a panel for every holiday.  From the patriotic panels for  4th of July to Halloween, Thanksgiving and of course Christmas.  These are quick and easy for any level quilter.  My favorite from a few years ago, is the Christmas tree where you add the twinkling light kit to the panel. Now you can even add a music box to...

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Pine Blossoms Repurposed Goods With Jennifer Guthrie

Pine Blossoms Repurposed Goods With Jennifer Guthrie

Posted by | Nov 27, 2016 | , |

Photos & Story by Debra Hasbrouck It’s not often you find someone who creates an extensive variety of items that are unique, high-quality, attractive and useful…plus does it all with repurposed goods. Local artist Jennifer Guthrie of Pine Blossoms, uses up-cycled material to make pillows, purses, wallets, plush animals, scarves, pin cushions, coasters and much more. Purses are one of her most popular items and it’s easy to see why—they are beautiful, well-made, functional, light weight and very stylish. Jennifer started sewing at a young age and worked at a fabric store in high school. She grew up wearing...

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