We are living in harder times right now than I ever remember. With copious wars, climate change, and the challenges of finding housing and food for so many, we can often be discouraged. During these times, it’s important to remember that we are all in this together.
Living Peacefully in a World Filled with Chaos
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We’re all struggling to understand what it means to live peacefully in a world filled with chaos. In my poetry and writing, even in the music I’ve written or choose to play or sing, that art expresses my own struggle and also joy of learning…
Handmade Books and Crafting Purpose
©2025 Handcrafted by J. Robin Whitley
Robin is a novice bookmaker, despite having practiced making handmade journals for four years. Her books are made with intention, meditation, and love. Robin also loves color, so each book is colorful and unique.
Handcrafted Books and Other Wondrous Things
“To be an artist is to believe in life.” – Henry Moore My wife, Dr. Heather Thorp, taught me to make handcrafted books a couple of years ago. I’ve wanted to make handmade books for as long as I can remember. Our sixth-grade teacher,…
