Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Long time no BLOG
Yeah it's been awhile since I blogged. I know. I finally got my house rearranged, and the kids have their own rooms now, I have their old room as my office/studio space, and this side of the house is much much quieter. I enjoy spending time in my room contemplating my creative life. I have decided to try to be creative at SOMETHING every single day. Or at least on the days when i don't have to work a 12 hour shift.....In that spirit I made some bookmarks, see pic. I am also planning on doing some scrapbooking soon of My Cape Cod pics. I have to get them printed out still. I am looking forward to the big estate sale in Crestview this weekend, Gonna go up there and pick up some craft supplies, apparantly the lady was a black belt crafter. Lots of goodies from what I can see in the photos.
I'll try to come back and post pics of whatever I score.
Friday, July 2, 2010
No bucks no boom?
I read an article on Yahoo this morning about municipalities that are strapped for cash around the country who are having to forgo their annual fireworks presentations due to budget shortfalls. While this is certainly disheartening to many who look forward to these shows every year, it also presents an opportunity.
We have gotten so used to having our way in this society, I think some of us have forgotton how to use our creative resources. Why does it have to be about fireworks on a grand scale? I remember when fireworks were a rare and special treat, but now they're everywhere, our local 'emerald grand' condo in Destin sets them off every thursday night during the summer and on weekends! Our Billy Bo-legs festival every year in June, The Navarre Fun Fest in May, so many displays!
I hope that the folks that live in communities that can not afford fireworks find other satisfying ways to celebrate the 4th. Good ol' fashioned picnic or bbq comes to mind; a trip to the local swimming hole, some smaller bottle rocket celebrations with sparklers for the kids,lawn darts, badmitton,watermelon, red Jello and cakes with Strawberries and Blueberries on top.
One of my favorite 4th of july memories was with my parents in North Georgia Mountains. It rained it was muddy the fireworks were of the bottle rocket variety. We went hiking. The men played horseshoes. We ate watermelon. I don't remember 'why' we were there, or who we were visiting, but it sticks out in my mind. The point is celebrations don't have to be fancy to be memorable to your kids. Simple family time spent togeather, haveing fun, being LAZY and remembering our freedom and those who died for it.
Have a Happy 4th!
We have gotten so used to having our way in this society, I think some of us have forgotton how to use our creative resources. Why does it have to be about fireworks on a grand scale? I remember when fireworks were a rare and special treat, but now they're everywhere, our local 'emerald grand' condo in Destin sets them off every thursday night during the summer and on weekends! Our Billy Bo-legs festival every year in June, The Navarre Fun Fest in May, so many displays!
I hope that the folks that live in communities that can not afford fireworks find other satisfying ways to celebrate the 4th. Good ol' fashioned picnic or bbq comes to mind; a trip to the local swimming hole, some smaller bottle rocket celebrations with sparklers for the kids,lawn darts, badmitton,watermelon, red Jello and cakes with Strawberries and Blueberries on top.
One of my favorite 4th of july memories was with my parents in North Georgia Mountains. It rained it was muddy the fireworks were of the bottle rocket variety. We went hiking. The men played horseshoes. We ate watermelon. I don't remember 'why' we were there, or who we were visiting, but it sticks out in my mind. The point is celebrations don't have to be fancy to be memorable to your kids. Simple family time spent togeather, haveing fun, being LAZY and remembering our freedom and those who died for it.
Have a Happy 4th!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Back to my Roots
......This seems to be the theme lately...I have managed to successfully reprioritize my life, and I am feeling so much more balanced now as a result! JOY JOY, my soul is crying out with happiness for having me 'listen' to it. I have cut back on nursing job-needed to happen.
I am focusing more on my art and passions and boy is the universe responding! In SUCH a BIG way I can not tell you all about it here. Since I got off my crazy work schedule I have LOST 5 lbs!! YES! This is what my body wants, so I am happy happy happy all the way around this morning. Back to my Roots is happening with an upcoming top secret trip. And Also, I am getting back to Dying the 'goddess' dresses that I started out with years ago, but now with a new level of skill, and understanding of the dyes! I am so excited! Thankyou to all my Guardian Angels, Spirit Guides and Relatives on the other side and on this one who have helped me get back to being my authentic self!
I am focusing more on my art and passions and boy is the universe responding! In SUCH a BIG way I can not tell you all about it here. Since I got off my crazy work schedule I have LOST 5 lbs!! YES! This is what my body wants, so I am happy happy happy all the way around this morning. Back to my Roots is happening with an upcoming top secret trip. And Also, I am getting back to Dying the 'goddess' dresses that I started out with years ago, but now with a new level of skill, and understanding of the dyes! I am so excited! Thankyou to all my Guardian Angels, Spirit Guides and Relatives on the other side and on this one who have helped me get back to being my authentic self!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Fairhope and the Windmill Market
I went to Fairhope Alabama with my Tie Dyes this weekend, and set up at the Windmill Market in Down Town Historic Fairhope. See http://www.windmillmarket.org/
I had a lovely time, the market is a 'green' building, attractively landscaped with edible garden planters which makes it extra cool to me. They have employed many other eco friendly practices in their building and are serving as an example to the broader community. While set up inside under the spacious covered porch I enjoyed talking to the other vendors, and listening to the live guitar music from the outdoor patio. Moe's Barbeque is a permanent fixture at the market, I had a pulled pork sandwich for lunch with a most delicious pickled slaw, and the best banana cream pudding I have ever tasted. I Can't wait till my next visit to Fairhope. I will be showing there every last Saturday all summer long. Next time I am bringing Dave with. We plan to spend a romantic weekend in Fairhope, which is a Very Romantic little town on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. Flowers in attractive Beds Line the streets, the large oak and magnolias are sprinkled everwhere throughout the area, and many well manicured attractive parks welcome the visitor the relax. The downtown area is FILLED with attractive little shops and Galleries! Not to mention the ambience of the restaurants and cafes that can be found as well. We plan to come a day early so we can enjoy strolling the merchant section. If you need some visual candy to go with this post check out: http://www.beautifulfairhope.com/
and look at the photo gallery! what a wonderful spot and only 1/2 tank of gas away from me here in equally beautiful and fun Fort Walton Beach Florida.
I had a lovely time, the market is a 'green' building, attractively landscaped with edible garden planters which makes it extra cool to me. They have employed many other eco friendly practices in their building and are serving as an example to the broader community. While set up inside under the spacious covered porch I enjoyed talking to the other vendors, and listening to the live guitar music from the outdoor patio. Moe's Barbeque is a permanent fixture at the market, I had a pulled pork sandwich for lunch with a most delicious pickled slaw, and the best banana cream pudding I have ever tasted. I Can't wait till my next visit to Fairhope. I will be showing there every last Saturday all summer long. Next time I am bringing Dave with. We plan to spend a romantic weekend in Fairhope, which is a Very Romantic little town on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. Flowers in attractive Beds Line the streets, the large oak and magnolias are sprinkled everwhere throughout the area, and many well manicured attractive parks welcome the visitor the relax. The downtown area is FILLED with attractive little shops and Galleries! Not to mention the ambience of the restaurants and cafes that can be found as well. We plan to come a day early so we can enjoy strolling the merchant section. If you need some visual candy to go with this post check out: http://www.beautifulfairhope.com/
and look at the photo gallery! what a wonderful spot and only 1/2 tank of gas away from me here in equally beautiful and fun Fort Walton Beach Florida.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Make Love Not War!
Peace. It comes From Within, as the saying goes....Begin Within.
Lately, I have had to work hard to find my inner peace, You see two sides of me are at war with each other. I work full time as a pediatric home health nurse, taking care of special needs kids. I love the kids I care for. each one in their own special way have worked into my heart. I always look at them for their potential and what they have going on in the inside not the outside. Lately my services have been in high demand, Not enough of me to go around to the families that want me. That is well and good, but I wish Sometimes I could be there for Everyone! Then There is the Other side of me, The Artist. The passionate creator of funky and colorful art. My SOUL Sings when doing art, or playing my music. I thrive on creativity. I love to sit for hours and quilt, spin, do polymer clay, batik, dye, bead up jewelry. And I have been wanting to learn to weave next. SIGH. So my two sides are at war. Each one Demanding more of me. And then there is family life.....Peshi, D, and Dave. All wanting more of my attention. What Am I to do?
I want so badly to be able to do it all. If only I diddn't need to sleep.
So I will continue on, trying to make peace with the two sides of myself. And find time for the other facets, spirituality, Family, Education, Activism, Charity, Friendships.
Lately, I have had to work hard to find my inner peace, You see two sides of me are at war with each other. I work full time as a pediatric home health nurse, taking care of special needs kids. I love the kids I care for. each one in their own special way have worked into my heart. I always look at them for their potential and what they have going on in the inside not the outside. Lately my services have been in high demand, Not enough of me to go around to the families that want me. That is well and good, but I wish Sometimes I could be there for Everyone! Then There is the Other side of me, The Artist. The passionate creator of funky and colorful art. My SOUL Sings when doing art, or playing my music. I thrive on creativity. I love to sit for hours and quilt, spin, do polymer clay, batik, dye, bead up jewelry. And I have been wanting to learn to weave next. SIGH. So my two sides are at war. Each one Demanding more of me. And then there is family life.....Peshi, D, and Dave. All wanting more of my attention. What Am I to do?
I want so badly to be able to do it all. If only I diddn't need to sleep.
So I will continue on, trying to make peace with the two sides of myself. And find time for the other facets, spirituality, Family, Education, Activism, Charity, Friendships.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The Boat
This is Our Boat, I have blogged about before, Dave has slowly been trying to get it fixed up, but his parkinsons has slowed his progress, and he is needing more help getting it finished now. My Brother Richie is Moving Down here in a few weeks, after the end of a long relationship so he can get a fresh start. He is a man of many talents and can fix anything! Togeather Dave and Rich plan to finish the boat so Rich can live aboard it. Won't that be fun for him? He loves the water and it feeds his soul to be near it. Our father Loved to Sail, and This boat is very similar to the one we owned in the 70's. It would make my father happy to see Us both enjoying it. I am glad Rich is moving down. He is so helpful and has helped me many times in the past with home repairs. If anyone reading this locally needs a good handyman h-vac guy, give me a call. Rich will be looking for a job when he gets here.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tagged at Art Walk
I thought I would share with all of you who are not my facebook friends. I was tagged in this photo from 'Downtown Fort Walton Beach' on facebook, taken at last friday night's art walk. I went downtown with a table of goodies, and my Girlfriend Tina. We got to Reconnect with gifted and expanding band: Destiny Reggae. I enjoyed meeting Chris the New Sax Player, and Drew the New Bass Player. And seeing the Other Drew and RJ again. Maybe someday I will sit in with them again on bass. For now I am happy to be able to share my art with others Down Town. Also I have started selling at Shangrila Boutique in Down town Fort walton. Denise is carrying a rack of my items, and I am looking forward to a mutually benneficial business relationship with her. So check out her great vintage boutiqe on the west end of Down Town Fort Walton Beach!~ Here's Tina And I am in the Smaller Picture Below, sorry I couldt get it any bigger. Isn't Tina Beautiful in my Tie Dyes? I love her such an Earth Angel!
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