Concha's Cauldron

Outsourcing Magic

2012-01-27T00:00:00.004-05:00

This is a toothpick holder called Ouch by Fred. Of course it is made in China and would have little effect as a magic poppet unless of it was infused by something belonging to the victim (sympathetic magic). I have a poppet and voudoo doll collection I sheepishly admit. Not because I sought to collect them, but because people gave them to me as gifts and ended up with a collection in spite of

Nineteenth Follower

2012-01-26T00:00:00.003-05:00

I had already posted yesterday before I noticed that Concha's Cauldron has a 19th follower. Welcome The Simple Mom from Texas. Check out The Simple Mom's blogspot here.

Garden And Gun Magazine

2012-01-25T08:04:00.001-05:00

I missed this issue of Garden And Gun in May 2011 that features The Avett Brothers. I believe that one of the photos of Seth has a nice closeup of Kristi Kloss's pendant that she made in 2010. I drum with Kristi in The Columbus Women's Drum Chorus, and we have followed the Avett Brothers from small bar gigs to large concert venues. I didn't get to see them in concert this year but am planning

My Eigthteenth Follower

2012-01-21T12:49:00.002-05:00

Welcome Pamela my 18th follower. I am reminded of a song I heard Gillian Welch sing once called 18 Dogs. I have known Pamela through some of my "doomer" forums. She always has something cleaver to say and reminds me a little of Gillian Welch and Oh Brother Where Art Thou. 18 Dogs was written by Hank Dogs and this YouTube was the only one I could find today. The song is worthy no matter who

Take It To The Limit Etta

2012-01-20T21:28:00.001-05:00

"Put me on the highway...and show me a sign..." Sorry folks....I don't think Etta James song of all times is "At Last". I think my tune in relation to her and me is "Take It To The Limit"...a cover tune done by the Eagles. RIP Etta. I appreciated you!

Syd's Third Ear

2012-01-20T10:12:00.000-05:00

Syd has grown a 3rd ear since we have been here! All joking aside, it has been painstaking to say the least to get him to come out of the bedroom that he and I have occupied since October. He has always been a shy cat, and our move was traumatic for him. This week he has begun to come out of his shell and interact with my sister's kitties. We have been doctoring them and trying to get him to

Gracie O'Malley And My 17 Follower

2012-01-17T00:00:00.007-05:00

I don't have a photo (from google) of Gracie O'Malley as she was born before the invention of photography ( who was one of my ancestors). But Linda my 17th follower has been captivated by her as well as Robert Henry Hendershot (drummer boy from the civil war). Much of my blog posts have been dedicated to my genealogy as I am trying to leave an electronic record of my path as family genealogist

Classic Christmas Tune

2012-01-14T18:09:00.000-05:00

We are celebrating Christmas a little late this year. But it don't matter much...."wait a while eternity....old mother nature's got nothing on me..."

Vintage Buffalo Drill Press

2012-01-13T11:51:00.003-05:00

My mini Foredom drill press is still in storage until I can get back to Columbus. Last night I needed to drill holes in the deer antler tips for my nephew and my nieces husband who are both hunters. We are having Christmas this weekend and these antler tips will make a fine gift for these two men. Thankfully my friend Tom has his uncles old drill press from Buffalo Forge Company that probably

Belated Christmas

2012-01-11T09:30:00.000-05:00

The copper deer in this photo is going to be a Christmas ornament. It is a little trickier to cut out than the feathers, but will look great on a Christmas tree or wreath. Most of the feathers in this photo are already sold given and received as presents, and I have made a second copper deer. I have an abundance of brass at the moment, so I will be looking for brass projects in the near future

Cutting Antler

2012-01-10T08:46:00.000-05:00

Here is an antique miter saw in action cutting a deer antler that I am using in an upcoming Christmas present project for my brother in law. Our families Christmas was delayed this year which allowed me to work on other folks Christmas presents. Deer antler is plentiful around here and a great alternative to ivory which is banned.

Whistle Past The Graveyard

2012-01-05T00:00:00.004-05:00

I know, (even if most folks don't know), that most people have bought their last car and don't even know it. I learned that from The Kunstlercast. Endless growth is a thing of the past. Our task is (from now on) to make due with what we have, and to try to sustain ourselves without depleting fossil fuels. And that my dear readers will be quite a task. Better start now and get some practice

Winter Sky

2012-01-04T07:21:00.000-05:00

My drive to and from Tom's Body Shop requires some skillful driving at places. Some of the sunsets are breathtaking though. I stop occasionally to take a photo. This shot was taken 1/2 hour before dark. On the other side of the road was a brilliant sunset with no hint of the oncoming rain storm. My little Kodak point and shoot does not do justice to the landscapes and skyscapes that are

Body Shop Spot

2012-01-03T08:21:00.000-05:00

I am taking a few days off this week from my metal projects. I left everything so that I can pick up where I left off and also begin new projects. Hopefully today I can order my metal for Brenda's project that I had to abandon because of water damage at Paul Drive. She sent me money in April when the basement was constantly flooding and my tools underwater. I will also be gathering the

New Years Eve First Night

2012-01-02T11:19:00.002-05:00

New Years Eve was quiet this year. It is the first time in years that I have not drummed with The Columbus Community Drummers at First Night. And while I am sad to not have joined them this year and will miss them, I am not going to miss the drum drama that went on behind the scenes. There is not much opportunity to drum in Frazeysburg, so my drums are safely packed away in the top bunk. I

Pure Earth D

2011-12-31T11:59:00.000-05:00

What's not to like about this product? If you have a problem with putting poison chemicals on your pets, this is the answer.

Maintenance And Art

2011-12-30T07:49:00.004-05:00

This week I have been taking advantage of my present situation and doing maintenance on my Chevy S-10 this month. My friend Tom has a home body shop where I have a spot set up to do my jewelry and knife making projects until I can move back to Columbus. He fixed my back bumper last week and I helped him stack firewood in exchange. Yesterday we winterized my engine. I had forgotten that I only

Almost Done

2011-12-29T13:04:00.000-05:00

I am almost finished making my Christmas gifts for 2011. I am out of saw blades and have to wait for my Social Security check to purchase more materials. I can now turn my attention to Valentines Day 2012. Last year I gave Lori a sterling silver and copper feather for Valentines Day and her birthday. I still read the email exchange from time to time and wonder how in the world my getting

My Cauldron

2011-12-28T08:27:00.001-05:00

I am going to sand blast my Great Grandmothers Cauldron this month while I am sharing space at my friend's body shop. Out of all my antiques this cauldron is my favorite. I was fortunate to be able to use it last year on February 2nd for a small yule fire. Candlemass (Imbolic) is the next holiday on the witches calendar. I am pleased to be safe, warm, and dry this year. I moved my antiques

Come Up And See Me Sometime

2011-12-27T08:29:00.002-05:00

I have been very busy through the holidays making my Christmas Feathers. It is something I do every year right up through Christmas Eve. On December 17th (8 days before Christmas), I got a series of threatening emails from my 17th follower (no longer a follower) Dee Ames. Dee refuses to accept the fact that I have every right to pursue the matter of the unpaid phone bill through the legal

Merry Christmas From The Family

2011-12-22T00:00:00.021-05:00

This YouTube is from Robert Earl Keene. It is my absolute favorite Christmas song! I confess I miss WCBE this season as we don't get WCBE out here in Frazeyland! WCBE plays this song every year before Christmas. Perhaps on my trip to Columbus today I will treat myself to the station and get my fix of Christmas humor.

Syd And My Christmas/Solstice Greeting

2011-12-21T00:00:00.018-05:00

I have received some very nice Christmas cards this year. I confess that I have no means of returning them EXCEPT that I take pictures of THINGS and BEINGS if I am quick enough to see them, or capture them. My Christmas/Solstice card this year is a shot of Syd, my cat trying to break out of our room (Break On Through To The Other Side) through the window pane. I hope you enjoy. Thank you for

Fringe Benefits

2011-12-20T10:05:00.000-05:00

There are many pluses to having my temporary workspace at my friends body shop. I am thrilled that I get to observe larger metalwork in progress. Last weekend my friend Tom straitened out my back bumper with his bumper bar that works on the fulcrum process. Now I can hook up a trailer, cart, boat, or small U-Haul to my little truck and get even more versatility. I plan on doing some camping

Mediation

2011-12-19T00:00:00.004-05:00

My "mediation" about the damage to my property is at 9:AM today. It (the hearing (mediation)) is really about the $3000 plus she, (my landlord) is charging me for "damages" to her property... I will go, as I have lost vital tools this year as a result of a false promise of a dry basement from my landlord Nesley Thomas 2108 Paul Drive Columbus Ohio 43211... I can not recover my money (my

Cyber Crimes And Criminals

2011-12-18T08:58:00.000-05:00

We can all breathe easy now. Dee (17th Follower that is now unfollowing) is now working for the cyber crimes unit for the BCI. Dee is a legend... in her own mind. Dee was briefly the 17th follower to this blog and graced me with 22 spam comments to moderate that had nothing to do with the topic of course. She has two police reports on her abusive comments, emails, and threats, and I have