There are many different kinds of axes. But all axes share similar features. Depending on the intended function of the axe, the shape of its features are going to differ. 

To explore these common features we’re going to focus on the kind of axe I use most often: a carving hatchet. 

On the 9th I went over to Folklore Village in Dodgeville to run a carving workshop. Folklore Village is a beautiful little folk school, and this was my second workshop there. It was fun, I always enjoy teaching. I get to meet fun new people who are excited about learning a new skill. Plus it gets me out of the shed. A little face-to-face human interaction is good for me.

Does a handmade item have more soul to it than a mass produced item? An object has soul if we feel a strong emotional connection to it. Soulfulness can develop in any object that we connect a story to. Certain objects are easier to create stories around than others. Many of the objects I consider to be soulful are handmade. But not exclusively so.

I love the transitional seasons of Spring and Autumn. Coming out of the cold and gloom of Winter always feels great. Seeing green again, fresh shoots, sticky buds and new life. Now, after a long, hot and busy Summer, the quiet of Winter once again has its appeal.

So this turned up in the mail the other day.