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I will be "refreshing" product photos over the next few weeks (months?), so the site might look a bit wonky as I transition to a different aspect ratio for photos. Some of the old photos are out-of-date, and I realized after I had to replace my computer that the old computer didn't display colors accurately (*cringe*). The goal for this transition is bigger, clearer photos with more accurate colors. I'm trying out a new photo background and switching to a square aspect ratio. It's going to be a lot of work, so I hope it's worth it.

I don't usually write about movies, but can we talk about The Dig? It depicts the 1939 discovery of the Sutton Hoo ship burial, which dates from the Old English period. The first part of the movie is intriguing. We see the two lead characters (Edith Pretty who owned the site and Basil Brown who started the excavation) bond over their shared enthusiasm for archaeology. The movie focuses on the characters and their relationships, often at the expense of the archaeology. Carey Mulligan's performance of Pretty is moving, but it's a lost opportunity for a middle-aged actress to shine in...

Wishing you all good health in these difficult times! Since many businesses are experiencing disruptions right now, I want to let everyone know that Dragon in Knots is processing online orders as normal. I have been self-isolating as much as possible and taking advantage of online shipping labels. Custom orders will be addressed on a case-by-case basis (i.e. if you have a request, I'll let you know if getting supplies for it will be feasible). Per USPS, Priority Mail Express is not currently available to some countries, and some non-US destinations are experiencing delays in receiving mail, so keep that...

The first Saturday in December I'll be at the Holiday Craft Show, hosted by the La Cueva High School Band. I'm bringing my usual range of pouches and book weights, as well as fabric trees and purses. The show is Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 9 am to 4 pm at La Cueva High School in Albuquerque, NM. No word yet on where my booth will be located, but the fair occupies the M foyer, the cafeteria, and several hallways.

Stumbling upon a bookish find is wonderful, especially when it is already part of your collection! While I was sorting through my books, I found this little treasure in the bin of books that do not fit on the shelves. I think it must have come from one of those used book sales where the prices are so low that the best tactic is to pile up everything that looks like it could be interesting, buy all of them before anyone else does, and sort through them later. There was (is?) one held at the university, which is particularly good...