Tass: a Chris Lacey tangential observation

[jeeves19]

Like many, I’ve been reading with interest the development of the Tass Gloves. One ‘outlying’ endorsement that I would like to make is this: many of you know that I have shared films of the Tasmanian Chris Lacey as well as distributed details his story to many who’d requested it. I must say that sometimes I feel like his bloody agent/manager. In truth I haven’t heard from him in ages but in assessing Peter Tass’ work I drew one useful tangent, and one which I think might validate the model presented: I remember Chris writing to me with the news that the first part of his anatomy to restore to natural function, were - surprise surprise - his hands (one before the other though) and I also recall him commenting that once his hands became fully operational again, he was much more able to influence the rest of his body towards recovery. He definitely felt at the time that the hands were ‘engine’ of recovery. Hope that this helps anybody.

[Gioc]

yes Jeeves,

it is this success story that enlightened me and prompted me to delve into Tass' research. If these researches contain a certain amount of truth, a haptic glove will not be enough to reach the level of quantitative and qualitative work done by Chris Lacey which consists of active and conscious engagement in working with the hands used in small movements in artistic creation. But certainly a line of research to be explored.

[jeeves19 in reply to Gioc]

Gio. Are you doing anything to follow Chris’s lead? I’d be curious to know what you’ve chosen as a hobby/discipline. Thanks 🙏🏽

[Gioc in reply to jeeves19]

I do a lot of gardening at home where I also have a small greenhouse left, keep in mind that until last year I worked full time and I have to look after my wife who has a very reduced field of vision. Gardening doesn't compare to what Chris does, but everyone chooses their own strategy to counter the PD based on their resources and abilities, and they are all very challenging. And have you tried it?

[jeeves19 in reply to Gioc]

Hell yes Gio. I’m loathe to enter into a garden showdown with an Italian but here’s my ‘back yard:’

Autumn

[Gioc in reply to jeeves19]

bel giardino, belle piante!

[jeeves19 in reply to Gioc]

I posted one but it doesn’t seem to want me to post any more 🫤

[jeeves19 in reply to Gioc]

you watch. I’ll come back later and there’ll be 10 copies appear from nowhere 😂

[Bolt_Upright]

Thanks for sharing. Definitely possibly a clue to keep in mind.

[Stillstandingstill]

An interesting connection. Hands have a large area of representation in the brain from both the motor and sensory systems. Add to that the purposeful and meditative element to craft and it starts to create a good argument for Chris' approach. I like creating things with my hands but there is a risk of sitting at a table for too long. You've given me something to think about though. Maybe I need a standing desk.

[jeeves19 in reply to Stillstandingstill]

I carve wood and find that I need to stand for this. Thanks for the contribution.