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Tag: Steampunk Hands

Steampunk Hands Around the World 2018

Posted onJanuary 28, 2018January 26, 20181 Comment

Next month is Steampunk Hands Around the World month. I’m going on a road trip. Jump in the wagon and join the Read More …

CategoriesEvents, steampunkTagsfriends, fun, ideas, steampunk, Steampunk Hands

Re-imagining a Better World

Posted onFebruary 26, 2017February 27, 20173 Comments

Historical re-enactment is often accused of avoiding the real world, ignoring history’s atrocities or hiding in the past. Sometimes all Read More …

CategoriessteampunkTagsfriends, life, pondering, steampunk, Steampunk Hands

Firing the Imagination: Steampunk Hands Around the World #3

Posted onFebruary 19, 2017November 6, 20182 Comments

Certain groups seem to have a higher percentage of creative types. And steampunk is no exception. It’s a creative culture. Read More …

CategoriesImagination, steampunkTagsart, books, Costume, fun, ideas, Photography, steampunk, Steampunk Hands, writing

A Sense of Wonder: Steampunk Hands Around the World #2

Posted onFebruary 12, 2017February 13, 20175 Comments

Bear with me, Dear Reader. I’m about to tell you a tale – one that will offer you a glimpse into Read More …

CategoriessteampunkTagsideas, life, memories, pondering, processes, steampunk, Steampunk Hands, writing

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