Belladaze
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Belladaze
http://belladaze.wordpress.com/
Interesting art, people, places and ideas that compliment cottage life along a stretch of wild & scenic waterway. The river, the wildlife, my animals and I woke up one day with a city wrapped around us!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 28 )
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Wildlife Refuges
With the Bundy’s recent invasion of Oregon’s Malheur Wildlife Refuge, as a native Oregonian and being a person who absolutely needs the restorative healing tha... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2016 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Favorite Mark Twain Quote
I reflected on this photo and quote in my FaceBook stream recently and really connected to these words. During this current era of hate, fear and small... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2015 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ugly Ranch Style Or Marvelous Mid Century Modern?
I’m Going with Mid Century Modern . . .Some of you know I recently sold my farm cottage along a beautiful Oregon river. Almost FORTY years there meant this was... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2015 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Seems to Me Idahoans Should Be Proud of Dr. Rahim
I admit, some days I stop and ask aloud , “why am I moving to conservative Idaho from my lovely native Oregon?” (The real answer is because I want to be with... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2015 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fall Has Arrived At The Farm
Laika Kona snuggling.I’m too lazy to build a small fire in the woodstove this evening so the dogs have resorted to getting cozy and ignoring me. Read more
Posted on 05 October 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ella and Hepatoblastoma Update
This blog has hits almost daily with people searching for information about Hepatoblastoma. I can only imagine the fear this disease strikes in a parents heart... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
GRIMM Creatures in Carver Yesterday!
Darn, where’s Bitsie Tulloch and Bree Turner? Traffic was extra heavy in the vibrant intersection known as Carver Oregon yesterday afternoon. You thought you’d... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Protecting A Local River from Being “OVER-PARTIED”
The Clackamas River Belongs To Everyone – fish, wildlife, residents, oregonians, boaters, families & responsible rafters.Over 400,000 people a day get their... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Major Clue Discovered About the Mystery Artist Lert!
Who is this mysterious unknown prolific artist that has paintings peppering the entire world, and why can’t I learn more about who Lert is? My journey to find... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Happy Birthday Oregon – February 14, 1859
She Flies With Her Own WingsThat is our state motto!Here’s more things you may not know about beautiful Oregon: State Facts Nickname: The Beaver State Motto: Sh... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Two More LERT Paintings Have Been Found
Once again someone in Texas has come forward to share another fabulous LERT painting with us. Click over to my dedicated LERT page http://wp.me/PpYrd-qW to see... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
More Info on Lert the Unknown Artist Has Arrived!
A recent email from El Paso Texas has arrived that offers more information about the unknown artist LERT. I am excited to share that at long last we now have a... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
More Great Lemon Pie!
Donna’s Sour Cream Lemon Pie My friend Donna wrote a cooking column for me when I was the editor of our local community newspaper. Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Shaker Lemon Pie Anyone?
Shaker Lemon PieThis recipe comes from a famous local in the wonderful antique hunting colony known as Aurora Oregon. Aurora is only 3 minutes away from Canby... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Summertime Babies from August 1947
Two Babies Meeting in August 1947Today I am sharing a vintage photo that put a smile on my face. I couldn’t resist the elephant and who can resist a babe in... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
I Got the Chills – This Video Reminded Me of an Aurora Borealis Night in Ruby...
http://vimeo.com/goldpaintphotography/withoutwarningOne of my all time favorite undertakings was touring Alaska as a concept theme teacher for OMSI (Oregon... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Real Beauty Is Within
I just watched a Dove COMMERCIAL for this youtube video all the way through. The video itself is also heart warming but the commercial will stay with me much... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Kickstarting A Cajun Line of Seasoning
I met Chris Fontenot and his lovely wife Hilary last year at our Fresh & Local Farmer’s Market in Damascus. As someone who has attended the Jazz & Heritage... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Salmon & Osprey = SPRING at the Clackamas River Cottage
walking, fishing, flying – oh my! February 27th: During our daily walk my big dogs and I arrived at the river’s shoreline to find a picturesque drift boat makin... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
25 Ways To Say I Love You with a Free Valentine Download
What were you thinking?!!!!!! You didn’t buy a Valentine. Okay, I have come to your rescue. Please feel free to “download” my printable image (right click and... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION
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