Preserving a Memory
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- gret
- jenlongshaw
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Suzanne Hill
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» gret - Preserving a Memory
Really interesting article, Jen, and on a subject seldom brought up in public. I have often wondered about the underlying structure - whether it is an armature or bones or... and now I know. Thanks! I know that the iridescence of a bird's feather begins to fade immediately after it's dropped,soI find it interesting to read about what the taxidermists do. I have asked them, but they smile and say that it is a trade secret. Now I understand why - it is smoke and mirrors! Showbiz. Aha! Good article, good links. Thanks.
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» jenlongshaw - Re: Preserving a Memory
In response to message posted by gret:Thanks Gretchen! The subject has fascinated me since the first time I saw a "stuffed" ferret which my brother bought. Later I saw a photo of Phar Lap, the great New Zealand racehorse, whose skeleton is in a Wellington museum and whose hide is in Australia. The finished example is so real that you would think he's breathing.
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» Sunbear - Your topic, etc.
Hi Jen,Just discovered your topic from looking over all the many posts in the Editor's discussion about the changes in Suite101. Really liked the statement about the importance of the lives of mute beings.
I am intrigued with your site and will be exploring your articles and links. I am getting to know so many people in the southern hemisphere these days. I have more friends virtually in OZ and NZ than I have in reality!
Am enjoying learning about your nations, people, art and literature and culture.
Thanks,
Tom Martin
CE - Caring for the Soul
-- posted by Sunbear
» jenlongshaw - Re: Your topic, etc.
In response to message posted by Sunbear:Hi Tom.
Yes that discussion list is hot stuff at the moment! There are editors posting there that I've not seen before so if nothing else it has been a good way to meet other CEs from Suite. Just as the Internet is a great way to meet so many diverse people from around the world.
Thanks for your interest in my work!
Jen
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Suzanne Hill
- An Art Community?
I'd love to get your thoughts. I've often thought it would be great to create more communities on the Suite. I'm especially interested in an Art community, and I'd love to hear from my fellow Art editors. What are your thoughts? What could be the benefits? Interested?
Please take part in the discussion thread I'm reviving in the Editors' Lounge:
http://www.suite101.com/discussion.cfm/1...
I'd love to hear from you.
-Suzanne
-- posted by Suzanne Hill
» tiger2001 - those people
I liked your article and I'm glad that someone has finally explained to me about these type of people. If I had to go in a room with heads all around I 'd have to turn around. It scares me not to see an animal not moving in the grace and beauty that it once was.<img src="/files/mysites/tiger2001sdomain/sheep_dog.gif" width=127 height=77 align="left">
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» jenlongshaw - Re: those people
In response to message posted by tiger2001:I know that I thought the same about taxidermy before I researched the subject. It's interesting that many of the animals preserved in this manner today are pets or creatures that have died of "natural" causes. Perhaps this is a reflection of our changing attitudes to hunting and the environment in general.
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