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Laser Heat and Victorian Optimism
A Makerspace day turned into bold mugs, restored 1881 advertisements, and new life for a Victorian-inspired card game. Between heat presses and laser etching, I’m blending fundraising, historical preservation, and playful optimism into tangible work — one 4×4 miracle at a time. Read More
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Ice, Ink, and In The News
A quiet day of archival cleanup, frozen driveways, and resurrected 1881 block ads. I rebuilt my In The News timeline, accepted help clearing ice, and continued restoring Warren Sentinel artwork, learning that independence sometimes means planning ahead, asking neighbors, systems. Read More
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Public Domain Isn’t the End of the Story
While turning pre-1930 Virginia newspaper ads into block prints, I ran into questions about public domain, archive scans, and attribution. This post documents that legal gray area, explores Virginia Chronicle’s terms of use, and explains why I chose to ask for guidance. Read More
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A Busy Season: From Library Advocacy to Masonic Milestones
In the past month, I’ve juggled advocacy work for Samuels Public Library, Masonic involvement, and community service. From addressing local issues at library Q&A sessions to embracing leadership roles within the Masons, it’s been a period of growth, learning, and deepening connections in both my personal and professional life. Read More