Cardboard models for possible bronze urns.
The shop is so clean!
This week has been defined by the intrusion of regular life into our project.
The shop had to be cleaned for metalwork to commence, both as a means of earning money with a commercial job, and for the making of a beautiful object in which to place the ashes of our dear friend Amanda Corr, whom we recently lost to cancer.
Inevitable, these things, grief, loss and the need for money.
Although I am sad that his creativity had to be sparked by our friend’s passing, I am nevertheless delighted to see Morgan’s skill as an artist being used after what seems like a very long break. Thank you, Amanda!
As for the money, those of you with jobs that seem Morgan-sized (but not house-sized) can go ahead and start calling him again. He’s got mad skills in many realms, and can put them to good use for you.
Hammershack Report 
I always love hearing from you. I’m so sorry your friend Amanda died. Getting older it seems to happen more often. No less sad. I have the urge but not the money to go to France. I talk to my sister everyday but I haven’t met my little great niece yet. Spring in Paris is beautiful. I take French lessons on Mondays. I’m going to Minneapolis on April 16 for a long weekend. I always take the train and enjoy it. Your mother can’t meet me there so it will just be me. Carol is a wonderful cook and always asks me if I’d like anything in particular. She has a beautiful porch that they open up in spring so I plan to hang out there. I’m thinking of you love Jude