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Erin, Eater of Shrooms and Maker of Things
@paisleypeacock307.bsky.social
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Lefter than left
Fiber artist, weaver, spinner, fan of knots, rocks, textures
PhD, author, former professor
Ally, advocate, anti racist, anti capitalist, spits at nazis
Older than 20, younger than 50
Pan pagan, lover of my Michael
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A little tapestry of my favorite place, where I spent so many hours with my Michael, where we will meet again when it’s my time to go.
#handwoven #art #natureart #fiberart #landscape #texture #mountains #snowyrangemountains #grief #imissyou
A small handwoven tapestry depicting green meadows in the foreground, with patches of colors representing wildflowers, dark grey mountains in the background, a blue sky, and some white clouds. Mounted on a piece of river driftwood.
March 26, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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A handwoven tapestry.
Weaving memories of a life, moving through the impossibility of loss, turning unfathomable pain into something beautiful.

#art #mountains #handwoven #tapestry #fiberart #silk #sunset #landscape #silhouette #grief
A handwoven tapestry depicting a mountain landscape at sunset. Mountains are black, as is the fringe. The sky is a range of colors, made from recycled silk, primarily red tones with some grey clouds.
March 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Tomorrow I will kiss your beautiful face for the final time, pay Charon, and stand witness as you become alchemy.

You have been the one.
March 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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I found the verses after all.
Lying next to you,
My lips resting on your brow,
Inhaling you
My love, my heart,
Half of my soul.
The words were there all along
In the lyrics of your favorite song,
Your final lullaby.

Dedicated to my Michael, 1976-2025
#poetry #vss #obit #photo
A handsome man, seated on a chair at a friend’s wedding reception, with his hands in his lap and his head turned to his left, his usual welcoming, kind smile on display. A black and white image.
February 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Us in the before time
Two people embracing, partners dancing at a friend’s wedding. Black and white photograph.
February 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Somewhere in a valley in North America, a 48 year old man is dying at home, under the care of his wife and a hospice nurse. He asked his wife to find a box of letters and cards he’s saved over the years, so she can read them to him.

Here’s one.

I’m the wife.
The inside of a card with this message written in cursive: My dear Michael, I just wanted to do something to let you know how much I love you. I wanted you to know how much I need you and your tenderness, your companionship, your friendship, your support, and your sheltering spirit. I thank whatever powers may be that you exist in this tangled life with me. Thank goodness, because the world would be unendurable without our family in it. I love you, always and forever, Erin. Dated July 6, 1999.
February 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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This is impossible
A kind, generous man, a true best friend, an equal and amazing partner, an amazing father to our three kids, a grandpa, lying in a hospital bed. Black and white photo.
February 15, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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A day in the life of a #fiber #artist with a #germanwirehairedpointer friend.

#dogsofbluesky #art #gooddog #gwp
A black and white photo of a dog with his eyes closed, resting his head on some yarn. The dog is a very sweet German wire haired pointer who thinks yarn makes an excellent pillow.
February 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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“I love your work, but why is it so expensive?”

Lady, I spent approx 112 hours on this.
It’s worth it.
I’m worth it.

A large #handwoven #tapestry Inspired by Lake Marie in the #medicinebow range, part of the #rockymountains in SE #wyoming
#fiberart #landscape #mountains #nature
February 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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First we play, get a little messy and tired, then we make things
#greatpyrenees #companion #dogsky #patience #fiberart #artdog #art
A warped loom in front with a Great Pyrenees lying asleep on the floor behind it, visible through the warp threads
February 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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I’ll acknowledge it! I hope you find a gift of joy or contentment on your birthday, be it from a friend, a stranger, or the silly grins of very good dogs. Like these two.
Two dogs. In the center is a white Great Pyrenees with his mouth open and tongue visible. To his right and behind him is a wire haired German pointer, also smiling with his tongue out.
February 4, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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I know my neurodivergent brain default is opposition, but
February 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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The year is 33 days old today
I’ve spent 15 of them in this hospital
Over 3 separate stays
Watching my partner of 28 years
Fight fight fight for 1 more day
Because 48 orbits is too few
February 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Big clouds building to the east, very what is now Pilot Hill, a few years ago, SE WY.

I miss so much the time before, when my husband wasn’t dying and we could go chase beauty together.

#clouds #nature #photography #sky #landscape
A large cloud formation over low mountains in the distance. Cloud is white towards the top, then a range of warms earth tones towards the horizon.
February 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Yes, we’re all witnessing the USA rapidly morph into the crotch goblin of plutocracy and kleptocracy dressed, and yes, it’s indescribably horrifying, but at least there are still moose 🫎

Shirley Basin, SE WY

#nature #photography #moose #wildlife
An adolescent moose laying in the snow in front of dead trees, with large hills in the distance.
February 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Sunset over the reservoir in Guernsey State Park circa 2014, taken from the deck of a yurt
#BlueSkyArtShow #light #sunset #photography #landscape #wyoming
Photograph of the sun setting, with hills and water in front of the distant mountains. The topography is dark, except the water which is a dark grey. The sun is distorted by clouds. The sky is a gradient of orange at the horizon, then yellows, then light grey, with clouds throughout
February 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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So… here’s a #photo from 1945 of (L to R) of my grandfather, my immigrant German great-grandfather, and my great uncle, when the two younger men had returned from killing #Nazis in WWII. #antifascists #immigrants #fucknazis

I’d love to see more photos like this. Please share if you can
A black and white photo showing two men (brothers) in military uniforms, one each on either side of an older man (their father) in dark slacks and a white shirt.
January 31, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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I’m going to start a weaving of this #mountain #sunset #landscape in an effort to create something maybe a bit more beautiful and definitely less harmful than the current reality in this part of the world.

Photo by me, somewhere in the Snowy Range Mountains, SE Wyoming, 2023.
A photo of the sunset in the mountains. Foreground is composed of pine and aspen trees, behind which are silhouettes of mountain peaks. The sky is a gradient of pastel colors and a few clouds reflecting the light of the setting sun.
January 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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In my previous life I had an academic job, teaching and researching in a very red state, and I taught a comparative history class called “How to Overthrow Your Government.” Imagine trying to do that shit now.

Anyway, here’s another amazing dogger I get to call my friend.
A German wire haired pointer sitting on a sofa with his front legs crossed. Quite a pompous appearance.
January 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Here’s our ferocious beast a few years ago
A Great Pyrenees puppy, mostly his face, with black nose in foreground, and eyes closed.
January 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Sunset, handwoven tapestry by yours truly, c. 2023
#art #fibreart #nature #fiberart #tapestryweaving #weaving #sunset #mountains #landscape #texture #gradient
Handwoven tapestry with silhouette mountains in black in the foreground and a sunset behind them, changing from olden yellow to darker orange, with grey thin clouds
January 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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This is a most amazing dogger. You can tell, right? Now, come on, ya know you want to. Do it. Boop the snout. You’ll immediately feel better, I promise.
A Great Pyrenees with his head on the arm of a sofa, looking at the camera.
January 30, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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A different kind of #landscape #fibreart or, if you prefer, #fiberart or just #art.
January 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Sharing this in case anyone else needs a visual reminder that the snow and ice will melt and the roads to better, kinder places will eventually open.

Literally and figuratively.

Snowy Range Mountains, southeastern Wyoming.

#mountains #nature #landscapes
January 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Handwoven tapestry inspired by the Wind River Range, Wyoming. Circa 2022.
#art #fiberart #landscapes #fibreart #wyoming #nature 🧶
A handwoven tapestry depicting a mountain range with a body of water. Earth tones, including various browns, greens, and blues. Inspired by the Wind River mountain range in Wyoming.
January 29, 2025 at 5:46 AM