As I prepare for a doll show tomorrow to honor Dr. James Dickey from Taylor, Texas, I am challenged to create an exhibit about health and wellness. I have less than 24 hrs. For the first time, I will exhibit dolls and dioramas. Here are a few scenes I recently created. More videos and photos coming soon. Learning a new hobby such as playing the djembe drum can be relaxing and is an excellent way to practice selfcare.
Who is Dr. James Dickey?
Learn more about Dr. James Dickey's contributions to Central Texas and African American health and wellness at his website.
https://dickeymuseum.org/dr-james-lee-dickey/
Until next time...
photo credits James Dickey Museum website
A few years ago when I almost lost my fire for doll collecting(2011). I discovered a doll artist named Tanya Monegut. I loved the sassy hair, the boots..... I had to have one. I felt the dolls where so much like me. It took me months, but I tracked the artist down and then started communicatine with her via email. At the time she did not have any pieces avaliable... I lost track and it took me another year and half before I was able to track her down again on Etsy.com...so 3 years later I have finally found and purchased a doll from this wonderful artist. I must tell you she is nothing short of awesome. The work and craftsman ship is over and beyond..... I love my new couple, but have not decided on any names yet. Any suggestions?
Thanks for sharing the information about Dr. James Dickey. There are so many accomplishments by Black people that we never learned about in school. I enjoyed learning about his accomplishments in the Taylor and surrounding East Texas communities that are noted at the link you shared to the Dickey Museum.
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