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How to tie the clove hitch and the constrictor knot
Try Stick.
A “try stick” is a carving exercise. Try to carve every one of these different shapes using various cuts with your knife.
The shapes you should try to make are detailed in the video. A wedge (digging stick), a hole, a pot holder, a v-notch, a round reduction, a 4-sided beam, a 90-degree angled notch, a smooth saddle, and a cone on the other end.
This is a nice challenge for wood carvers of all levels. If you break the stick, try again!
Have you ever tried to make a try stick?
05/13/2026
Organizers of the annual Whole Earth Festival at UC Davis have apologized for a drum circle that took place during their recent event, labeling the activity "cultural appropriation."
Despite the festival’s 50-year history as a celebration of environmental sustainability and wellness, staff claimed the drumming caused "harm" to Indigenous communities.
Longtime attendees and students expressed disbelief at the apology, arguing drums are universal to all human cultures. Many pointed out the unofficial drum circle has been a beloved tradition for decades, often serving as the most inclusive and "magical" part of the weekend.
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