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• Three Shawls Knit Over the Summer

  

  Three? Did I need THREE shawls, the husband asked. Well, yes, I did. Started August 2, 2012 and completed August 27, 2012 in 100% cotton:close up of the... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• PPF and a Bee Sting

  

  Participating in PPF, still the same canvas, still using oils, but not much work being done with itbecause some ground bee bit my left hand two days ago... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Places to Be

  

  Come on over to Inspiration Avenue and play the game of "Where Would You Like to Be"?... here are some places where I might like to... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Painting Bugs

  

  It is Paint Party Friday and here is what is on the easel: with these two butterflies and one moth that will hopefully resemble something like these pictures: Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Julia Child Would Be 100 Today

  My brother sent this.The New York Times has a researched article worth the read on some of the Julia Child favorites. It says most of us have cooked (at least... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Butterflies as Photographed by C. Marley

  

  Flipping through the pages of Christopher Marley's Pheromone coffee table book of bugs and other insect critters makes me gasp at all the colors they wear on... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Dragonflies in Oil

  

  One fine summer afternoon, a young fairy leaned over the bank of a creek to drink, but slipped and fell into the water. Now the current carried her away... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Wildflowers Part Deux

  

  Being jazzed up by my wildflower visit to the Colorado mountains last weekend, I decided our flower beds in the back yard needed a make over. And why not plant... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Wildflowers in Colorado High Country

  

  The Museum of Western Colorado sponsored its popular annual Wildflower Tour to the area near Crested Butte, Colorado over the past weekend. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

  

  Linking to WOWW, two things/tasks/fun projects are on my outdoor table just begging to be finished:The first is the Different Lines Shawl, a lovely pattern... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Flowers in July from Patio

  

  a few separate ones from the collage...Being a bit OC, I spend a lot of time deadheading and picking off fallen cottonwood leaves from the patio.Come on over fo... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2012 GARDENING

• Hollyhocks, and Note to Self

  

  The frisket I was using was old. Bad. The frisket was too thick and would not rub off the paper; ruined my hollyhock and pig picture. Kept trying. Failed.... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Dog Friendly Aspen

  

  Happy PPF!This handsome fellow owns a group of guys having adult beverages outside a cafe in downtown Aspen, Colorado. He posed so beautifully that I just HAD t... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tripping Through the Southwest

  

  Over 2,700 miles and ten days later, with a car trip through Colorado, New Mexico and Texas, I am back to Colorado as a happy camper. Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Back After The Long Ride

  

  Hi, friends. After a road trip consisting of about 2,500 miles, I will be back on line and blogging mid July.I'll be catching up on reading, knitting,... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Church Decoration for Ordinary Times

  

  Recently, a post about Church Banners was written here with pictures of sunflowers on silk fabric.Now all panels of fabric have been hung. Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Eyelashes on Dogs

  

  The question is: DO DOGS HAVE EYELASHES?sourceThe answer: YESOur Libby the Therapy DogAnd our other dog Mercy has very long lashes:from Nancy's Floral Art Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Church Banners for Ordinary Times

  

  We Christians are in the midst of a long liturgical season called "Ordinary Time". It has an associated color: green. All colors and their associated seasons ca... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Costume Jewelry and Picture Frames

  

  It seems the current rage to use vintage costume jewelry for picture frame decoration. With just a wire cutter for removing backings from earrings and broach... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• CASA for Children

  

  Eighteen months ago, I became a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children and wrote a post about it here.This past week I took on another case, and... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS