Hiya all. Happy Halloween! Gosh it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. I apologize for that, I’ve been dealing with IBS for the last 2-3 months. It seems to finally be abating and I’m so glad. I’ve eaten chicken & rice soup and gluten free toast day in and day out for, it seems, EVER….
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International Women’s Day
Hello Dear Readers, I run this post every year on International Women’s Day. I sincerely believe that bringing equality to the male+female situation would be the foundation of understanding between us. Today is International Women’s Day. Wikipedia states that today, March 8th is the major day for the global celebration of women. In different regions the focus of…
FREE SAMPLES! Hahnemühle Cézanne & Harmony
WOW, Hahnemühle is GIVING AWAY free samples of their watercolor paper to US & Canada! Gotta love free samples. I’ve reviewed both the Cézanne and the Harmony paper so go read about them both. Go to Hahnemühle’s website and fill in the request to receive samples of these papers. Remember, it’s WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. For…
BIG Giveaway: 1000 Followers!
GIVEAWAY CLOSED. The winner is Lakshmi Yendapalli. Congratulations! Wow, a 1000 Followers Giveaway. Well it’s finally within my grasp. I’m so thrilled to say I’m just about to hit that milestone on Instagram. It’s been a lot of work to get to know social media and how to use it. I’ll let you in on…
It’s My Birthday Week!
I didn’t think I’d make it to this birthday. Last year, awaiting cancer treatment, I was so unsure if the upcoming 2018 Christmas would be my last. Now I get to stay around and make art for the next fifty years! This is gonna be a strange and wonderful week as I try to let…
Meet Hugo The Big Eyed Bird
I have a new pet. I don’t have to feed him, walk him or water him. However, I do have to dust him. I came across this artist on Etsy more than 5 years ago and I fell in love with her Big Eyed Birds. I thought they were so wonderfully expressive. Just kinda awesome….
Cappuccino Book: What A Little Color Can Do
When Hahnemühle came out with the Grey Book I wondered if they’d eventually make a tan version. Well, that’s the Cappuccino. I thought I couldn’t love toned paper more but I was wrong. I also thought grey toned paper was my favorite, wrong again. Who knew? Maybe it’s because of the name. You all know…
For Neesie: Daffodils in Bloom
I have a friend who’s all the way over in Aberdeenshire Scotland. Her name is Denise Allen but I call her Neesie. We’ve been friends for a good number of years although we’ve never met. I’d love to see her one day and give her a big hug. She’s awesome. She has her own chickens…
International Women’s Day – Are You A Feminist?
Hello Dear Readers, I have run this post every year on International Women’s Day since I wrote it. I sincerely believe that bringing equality to the male+female situation would be the foundation of understanding between us. And understanding is our biggest goal. Please read on and if you agree with my post I’d LOVE…
Wanna Mug?
Okie dokie. Just before Christmas I had some mugs custom made. I got a spectacular deal which means these prices will never be this good. Seriously. So I guess we should consider these Limited Edition mugs, lol. I know many of you love my mascot, Bumble. He is featured on one of the three designs….