ine, Spring 2020
al Feature Publication
right Side During Difficult Times
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not much to do besides mountains of
, it may seem like we are going to be stuck here
media is telling us more bad news, some of it
everything, and it may seem difficult to see it.
. Nature can speak and inspire many and it has
r backyard has a story to tell. Mine does. There
an look outside by back window or even the
and vibrant colors don’t show the injustice in
peace and brightness. The
life that is still in our world.
the world is ending and
each other, the humble oak
and green leaves show that
is a symbol and it always has
to different places and was
sed to inspire people to create and live the way
I started blacksmithing when the lockdown
ood slabs to forging an iron snake that is shaped
x from the madness of everyday life and stress
ges. While we are all stuck isolated from
n see that during difficult times, we can get
e our friends and family again without the use
t the right side of our current situation and do
s difficult time is enjoyable and memorable.