Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!I walked into my living room yesterday and found Sam relaxing on the couch, watching TV.
The funniest part about this, is the way he was sitting and I just had to get a couple pictures of him. Notice his little arm, resting on the arm of the couch?
I had my daughter walk into the room to get his attention and try to keep him from moving or jumping off the couch while I stood in front of him and got another shot. The photo below is of that moment.
Now I find him sitting on the couch this way a lot more often. I think that he thinks he is human too. lol Does your dog do things like this?
I'll have some new photos of the second custom gourd ornament that I recently finished to post a bit later today, so I hope you will stop back by.
'Till later then...Have a great day!
Well, it's a start!
I've begun changing colors on my blog to brighten it up some. It's difficult for me to go with an all white setting, baby steps. :) I'm not too sure I like the light greenish color as a background for my posts, but after toying with it for the past hour or so, this is what I settled on...for now. It's a work in progress.
This photo on the right is of a painting I've done entirely in coffee. It is one I did to demonstrate my latest article on Empty Easel, "Give Your Next Painting a Caffeine Boost - and Paint with Coffee!" It is not finished yet, but will be soon enough.
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I've been filling up my Etsy shop again and now have 25 items listed. I haven't done much with it or the other one over the summer. I basically just let it go on its own. There will be some brand new things coming out soon. I'm just not too sure where I am going to list them, ArtFire or Etsy, or a combination of the two.
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Lately, I've been very inspired by space. I watch the skies quite often these days, there is so much to see. There's been a lot of very strange activity taking place up there that I've managed to catch since mid-June through the present time. I only wish I had a decent camera, recorder, and even a night vision set up in order to show you all what we've been seeing. My digital camera is a Kodak Easy Share 4.0 Mega Pixels. I have no idea how to be able to catch these at night with the camera I own.
One thing I noticed though, is that during the day if I zoom it in and point it at the sky, it sometimes catches things that I can't see with my eyes. For instance, here is a photo I took just like I described:
I couldn't see anything on the screen when I shot this photo (above). It just looked like clear blue sky.
Five minutes after taking that photo, I took another the same way, and in the same place. This next photo is the second one:
When I uploaded them to the computer, the white dot appeared in both pictures.
That white dot did not move in the time between the first and second photo, so it is not a plane. Also, we do not get a lot of air traffic up here and when we do, they rarely fly over in this area. The flight path is behind me.
I stare at this photo a lot and don't know what to make of it at all. The strange activity we've been seeing late at night however, is also in the direction I'm shooting these photos. It's very frustrating being able to see these strange things and have no way to record them so someone else can investigate this. I do have witnesses though that have watched these things with me.
The blurriness is from the zoom. In case you're wondering why I chose to take those photos there in the first place is because that is the area where we keep seeing strange things (mostly at night).
If anyone has any tips on how I can take pictures (or even a short video) in the future, please let me know. I'm very open to suggestions. :)
'Till later...
Have a wonderful weekend!
What a dreary day. It's difficult to get up and moving around today. I think my dogs have the right idea--take a nap! They look perfectly comfortable there in the corner of the couch. :)
I would love to, but I have many things to do. I overslept today too, which was nice. The only problem is that I keep thinking that it's Sunday.
The article I wrote on Gourd Safety is now up on Empty Easel if you'd like to check it out. I also just completed next weeks article on Pyrography.
Right now, I'm going to get busy somewhere off of the computer.
Have a wonderful weekend! 'Till later...
I had my dogs out to the lake not even a month ago and today it is snowing. :( I'm so not ready for winter.
There's a lot to do inside today though while it is snowing outside. Even though I have a lot to do online, I am forcing myself to work around the house (laundry) and in my shop.
Speaking of laundry, my dryer died last night. It was so strange, no warning at all. It's like the connection died. Thankfully, I have an older dryer that still works, sitting down there in the basement. I just stopped using it when I got the newer one. So, it's back to the old Maytag, at least for now. I may try working on the newer one tonight if I can find the time.
This huge cement thing has been decorating my yard for quite a few weeks now. It had become a favorite of my two Mini Dachshunds, Sam and Buddy.
Anyway, I'm happy to announce that it finally made its way into the ground!
The dogs are very afraid of the two huge machines that were out front digging and placing those huge cement things into the large trench though. I think that the dogs think they are large monsters. It's funny watching the hair on the back of their necks raise up as they belly crawl to the back yard. lol 
Soon peace will be restored to our little road and I'll be so happy to not have to hear the deafening sounds of metal scraping on pavement again.
Pumpkins are beginning to invade my space! It is the time of year when I airbrush 3D faces onto pumpkins for Halloween. So, now between finishing up some gourd ornaments, I will be painting pumpkins for this haunting time of year.
Back to work! Have a great day!
My contribution to Music Monday on Twitter, This is the funniest song that I've heard in a long, long time! Enjoy!
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After an incident here the other day, I really have begun to wonder how well do I really "see" when I look at something.
Just like "selective hearing", I have begun to wonder if I have "selective sight". Is there such a thing? Do I look past everything else and focus only on one specific target? I believe I do, and also, I believe everyone does.
For example; have you ever watched an old western on TV and, instead of looking at the characters, etc., you look at the background scenery and sky? Every now and then, if you watch the scenery, you may see a plane or jet flying in the distance, or tracks from vehicles like trucks and cars. It's true, in some movies you will see things like that. It's pretty funny when you notice them, but at the same time, it kind of ruins the movie...it takes away from the realism that the producer tries to portray.
Anyway, the TV above is a Magnavox that we've had for years. The picture has always been crystal clear and the sound perfect. I would definitely recommend the Magnavox brand to everyone.
However, when you look at the above picture, do you see anything odd? Does it look normal to you? If not, take a closer look. Here, let me help: 
All these years, we've never, Not ONCE, noticed that there is an "N" on the end of the word "Volume". Isn't that the strangest thing you've ever seen?
Not only that, but I wasn't the one to discover it. Nope! My daughter noticed it first.
I wonder how many of you have an "N" on the end of the word "volume" on your TVs. Or if there is anything else strange that you may have noticed on yours too.
I'm off to burn more ornaments now, just had to share this.
Have a great weekend!
You've heard of a mother dog taking care of a stray kitten, or a cow taking care of a fawn. Now you will be able to say you've heard of a White Pine mothering a Mountain Ash.
This is a photo of the largest White Pine in my yard. This tree towers over my house. My house is about 30 ft. tall (I'm guessing). It is the home of a few different species of birds and a couple of squirrels.
The tree looks like it is two times the size of my house. It's huge! Last year I noticed that a Mountain Ash tree (follow the arrow) started growing where the trunk of the White Pine splits into two. I never would have guessed that the little guy would still be there this year--and not only that, but so healthy!
Where the little tree is growing, I cannot reach without a ladder. I think it is about 7 - 8 feet off the ground (at least).
Two of my neighbors have beautiful Mountain Ash trees that get berries every year. Birds love these berries and apparently love to eat them while they are sitting in my White Pine. I figure a berry got away from one of the birds and landed in that split area and started to grow. This tiny, little tree is so beautiful and so amazing.
The large White Pine seems almost like it is mothering the little tree, protecting it from the harshest of storms, keeping it cozy and warm in the winter, and sheltered from the sun and heat in the summer.
I'm not sure how long that little tree is going to be able to grow there. It's little roots must be bonding within that huge pine by now, so I think if I were to remove it from the pine it might kill the little tree. I'm just going to keep my eye on it, and if it starts to look as though it may die, I'll try to transplant it. For now, it will grow and continue to be nurtured by my beautiful White Pine.
(It was very windy the day I took this photo, which made it difficult to get a still shot)
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
I'm looking for independent groups and guilds (not sales-venue specific) to interview for my new column on Handmade News.
I'm really excited about this column because its focus is specifically on groups that are not formed within internet sales venues. The groups I'm looking for are those that are made up of artisans that work with specific tools and/or materials and work together to further the knowledge of their art or craft.
If you, or someone you know, are involved with a group like this and would like to see the group featured, please let me know. You can contact me by leaving a comment here or writing me.
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So...What exactly is a Spam blog?
Yesterday, my blog was locked for possibly being a Spam blog and someone had to personally check it to make sure it wasn't. After reading the, somewhat foggy, description of one, I really don't understand how my blog would even come close to falling under that description.
I added a new plugboard (yes, I'm behind the times a bit), and directly after that my blog was blocked/locked. Is that the reason? It seems like it could be.
At any rate, apparently I passed their inspection because I am able to post today. :)
So, if you have a graphic 88x31 for plug boards, please plug my board. I'm anxious to see it filled up.
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Michael Jackson's Memorial Service will be on TV today. Facebook is going to be following the memorial service online and in conjunction with CNN. They will have full coverage of events worldwide on CNN and CNN.com Live with Facebook. I've already signed up for this. Will you be there too?
I'm so heartbroken and stunned.
This is another of my most favorite songs/videos of Michael. Please listen and enjoy.
I've loved him my whole life.
Prayers and Love to Michael, his children and his family.
Music is my best source of inspiration, always has been. The songs I've loved since the 60s have laid the foundation for many of my drawings and paintings. The song I'm sharing with you all today is one that has provided the foundation for many of my paintings over the years. Listen to it and read along...you'll see what I mean. ;) Enjoy!
Today I had a surprise waiting for me in my inbox. My blog was awarded the "One Lovely Blog Award" by AliciaMae from the Blogfire Guild. Thank you AliciaMae!
Would you like to be paid for your expertise by becoming a columnist for the new "Handmade News Publication" http://handmadenews.org ?
Right now we have two openings for columnists in the "Guilds and Teams Dept." ( http://www.handmadenews.org/department/index.php?did=14 )!
"Handmadenews.org is a vibrant collaboration and central repository for information and articles pertaining to all things handmade. With craft, indie, and modern cottage industry related information and articles to help keep you in the know. We are always seeking new Contributors, Columnists, and Editors and welcome fresh perspectives from bright voices."
Here is the link to more information and application:
http://www.handmadenews.org/home/application.php
I have such exciting news but can't say a word just yet! So, please stay tuned...I'll post as soon as I can!
Short and sweet today, new pics tomorrow!
Have a great day!
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