Timely Request

Just got an email from my-brother-the-Wycliffe-Bible-translator, requesting that people donate... Time Magazines... specifically, the July 29th issue, to Wycliffe. Now, before you go off and say "I'm not a Christian, why should I care?", while Wycliffe's primary goal is the translation of the Bible into local languages, they are also strong advocates of the preservation of local languages, wanting to help prevent them dying out. And there's an article in that issue of Time that can actually help with this issue... if local peoples have copies to read. I know many of you are interested in Diversity, and diversity of language and culture is another kind of diversity which needs support. So if you are interested, read on...
( Here's the letter )

Hufflepuff Necklace

A while back now, I was muttering about making a Hufflepuff necklace. I even started it. But, prompted by the current M.A.I.L. contest, I figured out an even better design. (Not sure what I'll do with the three inches of chain I did for the first one...)

And today I finished it!



( Symbolism )

( Materials and construction )

(edited to point to new offsite album)