Toy Time

Mandy has been allowed to play with a dog toy (under supervision). She cleverly took refuge in an open crate - perplexing Savannah who had eyes on this tempting item.

She has a name

The new Cairn has been christened "Mandy". I am sure she will learn her name by end of weekend - she is smart and quick. All seem to be getting along (or at least in an armed truce). The big ones ignore her, and she is happy to play by herself. As they come to realize that she is here for good, I am sure they will warm up to her.

New, as yet to be named, dog

This 10 week old Cairn terrier arrived yesterday afternoon. Apparently her background has made her fearless; she had no trouble fitting in, and this morning is now teasing and chasing the poodles around the house.

Still small enough to pick up with one hand, but she promises to be a "real handful" eventually.

Reverse Glass Painting

Demonstrating reverse glass painting during HSEAD's event at Old Sturbridge Village. This marked the opening of the HSEAD (www.hsead.org) research center on the OSV campus. Pouring, pouring rain today; will repeat demos tomorrow.

Gilding Demonstration

I gave one of my water-gilding demonstrations for the Strawbery Banke chapter of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration (www.hsead.org).