Totems

Yesterday, I went to the woods near my place to get some fresh air and see what I could find. It’s something I like to do every now and then, just to get away from all the noise and get closer to nature. I packed a small bag with some water and snacks, and off I went. As I walked deeper into the woods, I started to notice more and more animal tracks. I’m no expert, but I recognized some deer and rabbit tracks. Then I saw something different—bigger, with…

Okay, so, you won’t believe what I’ve been digging into lately – animal totems. I know, it sounds a bit out there, but hear me out. Today, I decided to focus on the skunk. Yeah, that little black and white dude that everyone tries to avoid. First, I spent some time really observing skunks. Not in my backyard, of course! I watched a bunch of nature documentaries, you know, the ones with the soothing voiceovers. I noticed how they move, how deliberate and self-assured they are. They don’t rush, they…

Today, I want to share a really interesting experience I had recently. I’ve been digging into this whole animal totem thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. It all started with the goose. Yep, the goose, that bird we often see flying in a V-formation or honking around ponds. So, I started by reading up on geese. Apparently, they’ve been around for like 12 million years! Can you believe that? They’ve seen so much of the world’s history, it’s mind-blowing. Then I learned that in some…

Today, I tried something new and pretty cool, and I just had to share it with all of you. I delved into the world of animal totems, specifically focusing on the beaver. I know it sounds a bit out there, but trust me, it was an interesting experience. So, I started my day by reading up on beavers. These guys are not just busy; they are “Busy as a Beaver” and “Eager Beaver.” I found out these phrases have been around since the 1300s. I guess people back then really…

Okay, so, I got into this whole “animal totem” thing, and I picked the ant. Yeah, the little guys. I know, I know, not as majestic as an eagle or as cool as a wolf, but hear me out. First off, I started reading up on ants. Turns out, they’re pretty much everywhere, and people see them as symbols of hard work, patience, teamwork – you name it. They’re like the ultimate team players. That resonated with me, so I dug deeper. I found out that they live in these…

Okay, let’s talk about this alligator totem thing I got into recently. So, I’ve always been fascinated by those big wooden poles with carvings, you know, totem poles. And I heard that sometimes they carve alligators on them. I was like, “Alligators? On totem poles? That’s weird.” But then I did some digging, and it turns out it’s pretty interesting. First off, I found out that totem poles are mostly made by the folks up in the Pacific Northwest. They carve all sorts of animals and figures on them, each…

Okay, so, today I wanted to mess around with something a bit different – the zebra animal totem. I’ve always been fascinated by zebras, you know? Those stripes are just so cool, and I’d heard a bit about them being seen as symbols of bravery and community in some cultures, which got me curious. I started by reading up a little on zebras. Nothing too deep, just some basic stuff. Apparently, the word “zebra” might come from the Latin word “equiferus”, which is kind of neat. But what really caught…

Today, I want to share something I made with my own two hands. It’s a wooden totem pole, and let me tell you, it was quite the project! I started with this big idea of making a totem pole for my backyard. It took me two weeks of work in total. I went to the local lumber shop to find a good piece of wood. I found this big long piece of red cedar that looked just right. It was heavy though, so I had to get some help carrying…

Okay, so today, let’s talk about this truss totem thing I’ve been working on. It all started when I needed to figure out a way to support some heavy stuff for a big event I was planning. You know, those moments when you’re staring at a problem and thinking, “There’s gotta be a better way to do this.” That’s where I was. First, I did what any normal person would do – I started looking around to see what other people were doing. Turns out, these truss things are pretty…

Okay, so I’ve been messing around with styling this Toteme top I got a while back. It’s pretty basic, but I wanted to see how many different ways I could wear it. You know, get the most bang for my buck. First, I tried to figure out what I already had in my closet that could go with it. I laid out a bunch of jeans, skirts, and even some wide-leg pants. I realized that this top is super versatile because of its simple design. I was even tempted to…