I can still remember the day I discovered cob. It was a kinda rainy day in Austin and I was at BookPeople, my favorite bookstore. I wandered into the building/architecture section of the store, and somehow stumbled upon Becky Bee's book. I was instantly, and I mean instantly, enchanted. You know those moments, those instances of sudden knowing, almost being able to feel something changing inside of you? Well, I had one of those moments that day. I settled into a comfy chair and sat there for hours reading the book from cover to cover. Later, when I got home, I told my mom and stepdad that I was going to build a house of mud, and then I showed them pictures from Ms. Bee's book. They smiled indulgently and kinda laughed this little laugh. I know they were thinking I'd outgrow this crazy idea, but now, eleven years later, I am still just at fascinated as that first day.
Reasons Why I LOVE Cob
It's organic
It's moldable
The colors
Breathable
You can make gnome houses out of it
It's like play-doh
You stomp on it with barefeet
It's fun!
It's funky and different
It makes sense
I still want to build something with you.... or at least teach me how. Can't wait to one day see your finished product.
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