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Brushed by Fame

Posted on September 23, 2024 by AnnElise

Who doesn’t like to take pictures with famous people? This is a selfie-world. We would like some fame to rub off on us. Here is what has rubbed off on the Makin clan. Continue reading →

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Tree-Like, Poem by Priyanka Makin

Posted on August 7, 2024 by AnnElise

NOTE: This poem by Priyanka, written in 2013 in high school, floored me when I rediscovered it in the keepsake box. Proud parent thinks, Little Genius in the Makin’  As I wander through the forest, The warm sun rests on … Continue reading →

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Tempest in Bandana Land

Posted on May 21, 2024 by AnnElise

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A Recent Modern Fairy Tale Once upon a time . . . or let’s say yesterday, Princess Edda, who lives in a faraway land in the remotest castle’s tallest tower . . . no, sorry, in Bandana Land on Bat … Continue reading →

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Bandana, the Spark Tank of Ideas

Posted on February 29, 2024 by AnnElise

What sparks an idea? I used to think that inspirations would strike me with thunder and lightning. But, no, sparks can be quite slow at times. Think about the ketchup bottle. It’s been around for a hundred years, but only … Continue reading →

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Helmut Buchner’s New Sculptures

Posted on August 30, 2022 by AnnElise

There is something in everything, depending on how you look at it Photos by Joe Jaworski & Edda Buchner What’s behind a rock, a root, a shell, or a time-proven fence post? Maybe nothing. But you can always make it … Continue reading →

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