The author expresses a love for unusual animals and plants, highlighting the resilience and unique beauty of the Utah Juniper Tree. Found in harsh high desert conditions, these trees grow slowly but develop deep, extensive roots, symbolizing strength and perseverance. The piece draws parallels between the tree's endurance and the human experience, emphasizing hope and faith in difficult times.
This might be my favorite project I've made to date. I saw an incredible flower headpiece photo online and knew I wanted to make something inspired by it for an office St. Patrick's Day lunch. We were supposed to wear our most outrageous outfits. I wasn't feeling outrageous, but I was feeling big—as in a … Continue reading Handcrafting an Elegant Orchid and Rose Fascinator Hat DIY
Endless Pokes I got normal lab results again recently. It was just a CBC with differential. Nothing big. But still another poke. I'm used to labs by now. I can tell the phlebotomist exactly where to poke me for the best access (the back of my hands, towards the outside). "And when it likely fails, … Continue reading The Hidden Curse: The Illusion of ‘Normal’ Lab Results
