Shout-out to Alex and the awesome co-hosts for today:
Diedre Knight, Lisa Buie Collard , Kim Lajevardi, and JQ Rose!
Nov 6 question -
What creative activity do you engage in when you're not writing?
I haven't made much time for other activities recently. I do have some background in sewing, weaving, and bead art. I make good jerky. I have pretty good skills in trapping and natural weapons. (Instead of Cabela's, I go into the forest with nothing or nearly nothing, and survive with whatever I happen upon. 🏹 It depends on how long I'll be there.)
Some people have given me flack over my skill of being able to turn, for example, deerskin into pants. Or to adorn something with beads.
Some people have given me flack over my skill of being able to turn, for example, deerskin into pants. Or to adorn something with beads.
"Isn't that a feminine skill?"
In case you're about to take that stance, let me be clear. I have never whipped out a 🍆 reproductive organ to sew with, nor do I know anyone who has. But if you think a needle 🧵 and thread are held with such a body part, you have very different tastes in erotica and crafts than I do.
Also, no, I don't sell those crafts. I don't do these activities often, just on occasion.
"The Harris-Walz campaign released a statement that more than 70 tribal and Native American leaders endorse Harris as president.
Begay said the Native Americans for Harris-Walz program’s goal is to organize and uplift the work of tribal citizens, leaders and organizations that has already been done and provide support to them." - https://ictnews.org/news/how-a-harris-walz-administration-would-impact-native-people-
"The Harris-Walz campaign released a statement that more than 70 tribal and Native American leaders endorse Harris as president.
Begay said the Native Americans for Harris-Walz program’s goal is to organize and uplift the work of tribal citizens, leaders and organizations that has already been done and provide support to them." - https://ictnews.org/news/how-a-harris-walz-administration-would-impact-native-people-
I am writing this month. Due to policy shifts and last year's debacle, I am not officially participating in NaNoWriMo this year. Best wishes to those who are.
I've always been interested in weaving and bead art or jewelry, but I've never tried them. It's good that you have a lot of creative activities you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteYou had my interest at "jerky." I love that.https://substack.com/home/post/p-150486288
ReplyDeleteI admire ANYone who does weaving and/or bead work. I made a rather large macrame plant hangar once. It took nearly all summer to complete. Then, it was so huge, I couldn't hardly drag it into the house (I had hanging in the carport as I did it) It was the first and last one I ever did but I was pretty pleased.
ReplyDeleteDoes not surprise me you know how to sew and weave. Another blogger buddy of mine sews and does it far better than his wife.
ReplyDeleteYou should post photos of some of your work. Love to see those deerskin pants.
ReplyDeleteDang, I thought I left a comment the other day! Love your answer to those who are messed up about gender roles. And I think bead work is super cool. I haven't the patience for it, so double admire those who do.
ReplyDeleteI think it's awesome that you can sew, weave and do beadwork -- besides being able to survive in the wild. Gender roles be damned. I enjoy working on engines and building things in the garage -- and I like sewing, of course.
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