According to modern folklore, the elusive Lake Superior Penguin can sometimes be seen catching a wave along side the giant ore freighters.

This little guy had to take a day from his surfing activities and spend a day out shopping so he is dressed in his Sunday best and sporting a green hat and a green and white striped tie.

Each of my beads is lovingly hand made, one at a time, using 104 coe Italian glass and the flame of my Lynx torch. My beads go directly into the kiln for a proper annealing bath, which will help ensure that they last until the end of time. Of course, we are talking about glass, and some care must be taken with it to help ensure this end.