Welp, life can be surprising sometimes. We just found out that there's a strong possibility that we may be getting a brand new automatic press (and another much bigger conveyor belt dryer). This opens up so many possibilities for us that I can hardly contain myself. I've been printing for so long now (and mostly on manuals) that this is bringing ( Read more... )

God, I'm crushed over the Amish shooting this morning. Of course the absurdity over 3 school shootings within a week is insane but, I can't help but think of some of my Amish friends in my life. I worked with quite a few Amish carpenters out in Harrisburg, had a friend here and there when I was young. They were very kind to me and had this ( Read more... )

I recently hired someone to be my printing assistant. The formal job description is Printer's Assistant, paid apprenticeship. This is a big step and it feels kind of nice to have someone so eager to learn. It's also a challenge to break down, into bite sized bits, instructions for printing and studio prepping. She's a quick study. She's ( Read more... )

This is going to be quick but, I'd like to give a big shout out to L* who is formally starting up her new Philadelphia biz called "Ladies Start Your Engines". I'm doing her promotional t-shirts and I have to tell you, this business is going to MUSHROOM, I can feel it in my bones. She basically offers these classes to women who want to learn about ( Read more... )

"I know no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion." Thomas Jefferson

A quick update on my whereabouts as I'm sure all of you had been on pins and needles awaiting: A* and I had a great time in the Outer Banks with S* and K*. We all rented a jeep and took it out on the beach to soak up some sun, some waves and, oh yes, The Wild Horses, who ended up being about 6 feet away from us. A popular tourist bit that is ( Read more... )

Well, last night, A* and I went to check out a conveyor belt dryer. It was beautiful to say the least...and beautifully priced. We bought it. I'm nervous about getting large pieces of equipment. We need it, that's for sure but, it's such a huge step for me. One who is used to suffering at all costs. It's a shift in my mindset to say that I ( Read more... )

Well, everything is simmering down to a low boil here in the shop. It was pretty crazy this weekend with printing and meeting customers...working Sat all day.. 'til 2:00 a.m. Sun. morning, crashing at home, waking up 5 hours later in order to drive A* to her web class at Moore (center city) then, shot over to Fairmount Park/Belmont Plateau for ( Read more... )

“Either we have hope within us or we don't, it is a dimension of the soul ( Read more... )

A* and I went to a dramatic reading at The Calvary Hillcrest Church in Delaware on Sunday. (See below for description of the play). Our friend, K1, played Dame Laurentia and did a fabulous job. They only had 2 run throughs prior to the performance and I have to say, all 3 of them did a beautiful job. It's an incredible story to begin with and ( Read more... )