Mommy, when Grandfather dies, can we cut him open to see what's inside?

Maker Faire was absolutely delightful. I saw fabulous performances, tried out fascinating contraptions, and learned cool new skills. And I was able to meet and talk with forerunners of the steampunk aesthetic, whose work in many media (technology, music, assemblage, illustration, jewelry, publishing) is iconic of the genre. It was truly amazing for me to hear again and again that people admired my work, or had seen it online and were excited about meeting me in person.

We took some photos at the Faire, including the one below, featuring Tom Sepe's Whirlygig Emoto, a steam-assisted motorbike. Others feature the Neverwas Haul, "a self-propelled 3-story Victorian House, made from 75% recycled equipment and materials...from its travels around the world (i.e. oddities of the Jules Verne era including a Camera Obscura)." These are probably some of the last images of me with my current jaw, as the upcoming surgery will change the shape of my face. I am fond of my little chin, but I'm trying not to be sentimental about these things. Which photo ought I use for the Geek Girl Calender that jedusor has in the works?



( Further celluloid diversions... )

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