Silly Policy Nonsense

This blog is mine. I write it, I take the photos for it, I occasional promote my own work, my business, my studio and stores. I sometimes brag about and promote the works and efforts of others, yet I do not accept any form of cash or compensation for advertising, sponsorship or other mentions. The work or services that I may mention here on occasion that are not mine would be best described as the direct result of pleasure that I've experienced, be it a pure experience or one resulting from a product or service that I purchased. My blog, my experience ... no compensation, no persuasion, no claims of expertise.

Should I ever receive compensation in any form for any product or service that I mention here (on my blog) I will adhere to the rules and regulations (and persistent oppression) that apply to my personal blog, in that I will state clearly identify it as such, be it paid or sponsored content. And I suppose I should also mention that this blog that is mine, that I write, edit and so forth, does not contain any content that may present a conflict of interest.

Silly, eh? Yet, there it is. Compliance ... an often irritating, disempowering endeavor ... and - sadly - a "necessary" evil.

Fun

I didn't make these turkeys (did I?), but their parade through my little backyard just needed to be shared with you.

The boy made more progress on the kitchen project with another cabinet cleaned, repaired, prepped and ready for primer, plus a little plaster wall repair.

I made something with the left-over plaster ... You'll see ... eventually (as will I)!

I finally cut into an Italian art book that the boy salvaged from someplace or another. Understand that I had spent the night before dancing in my living room - with myself, with my dog and yeah - with my spouse too. So, dancing was Up for me and it's no surprise that these dancing beauties made their way in into an old art journal page ...

... remember this page? It's "better" now, isn't it? And funnier too!

Not only that, but tomorrow I'm meeting up with some Suzi Systers for the afternoon. Suzi Systers, you ask? These are women I've met through Suzi Blu and in the Be.Divine. art workshop that I'm taking with Suzi and 135 other goddess systers! Anyway ... all this feminine verve inspired this crazy little journal entry ...

Yeah ... goddesses DO just wanna have fun. Even when they don't look like they DO.

Fun!

This & That

The boy had made more frames from scrap stock and broken frames salvaged from the dump, so I continued the finishing. I'm finishing some up new-like and others I'm leaving distressed. I like distressed.

Then there's the bread dough ... rising.

And then the bread ... baked and waiting (and really yummy!).

The kitchen renovations take off ...

... and cabinet number one is fully prepped at day's end.

And now I sip some warming tea that's just perfect for this chill, damp day. You can see it here.

Tomorrow I should have some art journal fun to share. Emphasis on should.

Win a Whimsy Wednesday!

Merry wednesday everyone!

This week you play to win the final piece of peace. I have one remaining slice of the original doodle of a peace symbol that I cut up to make the six bookmarks. One for me. Five for you.

To enter to win this piece of peace, just pause here ... look around you and smile at someone ... anyone ...  and if no one is around you, then smile to yourself. For when you smile to yourself, you smile to the world.  When you're done smiling (for this moment), leave a comment to this post! 

Then smile some more.

Congratulations Lucas - for smiling - and for winning this week's whimsy!

And thanks to all who played and smiled as well!

Something to Sip On

Today I made something to sip on. 

This was a day that started out like so many others. Calm. Cool. Uneventful. Ya know? And yet, I found myself early-on feeling like a Bond martini.

And as a martini drinker I know how horrific that is.

But, I'm feeling better now. Thanks to time ... and a little something to sip on. And a little something to hold. And appreciate. And love. 

Ashe sweet friends. Tune in tomorrow for the final leg of the piece of peace give-away.

A New Friend

Today I made time with the books. I made time with the files. I also made time in my dispensary. And best of all, I made time for tea and conversation with a new friend. 

Life is sweet.

The Most of the First Snow

A late morning complete with coffee in bed. A nice walk with the dog in the falling snow. One of my Cheryl-neighbors (I have two) threw open her sash to holler out "Good morning!" Greetings were called back as the walk continued in the swirling flakes. A return to a warm little hut to work on the frames I had picked up at Goodwill, as well as the wee one's that the boy is making for me to finish.

A day of the football irony (I'm a Giant's fan). A nice dinner with Maple Ale. A very nice evening.

Coffee with Cream & Sugar

I usually drink it black, like the night sky ... like the space between the stars ... the mystery of Inanna.

Yet, the final cup this morning begged for light and sweetness. As it is, so shall it be.

Have a day of light and sweetness.