(contd) I love their giant ears, their stillness and then how fast they run; I love how they look wild and sweet, and how they look gentle but then they can fight. Contradictions are interesting.

That's what happens!! First time you try it, you get hooked! I see it all the time. ;)

Why did he break it? A transition student, under-supervised, in my classroom. He came with an aide to empty the trash can, and instead lifted up my piece and threw it on the cement floor. So then I made another one!🤷 And he doesn't get to come in my room anymore. 2400 student school, 9-12 grade.

Thank you! I love that book, and yes, I was thinking about netsuke when I made this sculpture. 😀