Stuff

My head seems to be full of stuff lately. I’m weaving from three to five hours a day, and frankly, I’m tired afterwards. Of course it’s really productive to weave for these long periods. Finishing that first piece in only two weeks—well, I’m compelled now.

First up, I saw this picture on Facebook. What would you call it? Sculpture? At any rate, it seems to be stacked books. Amazing!

I mentioned that we have lots of cowboys in town right now for the Stock Show and rodeo. Yes, the rodeo is important, but so is the stock show part. Lots of kids bring their animals to show and some get auctioned off for big bucks. The picture below was in the newspaper. I always like to see the Clydesdales, but this gypsy horse is a first for me.

Erika Sapp shows her Gypsy Horse Half Moon during the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Friday January 27, 2012. Sapp, from Kerrville imported Half Moon from France. Half Moon will compete Saturday in Section B over 5. Section B refers to the horses height and 5 is an age reference. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth)

The pictures below are more what we think about when we hear the word rodeo.

Heath Thompson was timed at 4.5 seconds during steer wrestling. Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo, Friday evening performance. Photographed 1/27/12, Fort Worth, TX. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Paul Moseley)

Justin Browning hits the dirt with "Mary Jane" during his saddle bronc ride, he got a re-ride for the fall. Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo, Friday evening performance. Photographed 1/27/12, Fort Worth, TX. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Paul Moseley)