Monthly Archives: September 2021
Sculpture of Children
Filed under Jurga Sculpteur, sculpture
I Love Matt Dixon Art
Matt Dixon – illustrator – games industry
Transmissions 4 – New book of robot art
Filed under Andy Seliverstoff, Matt Dixon - Robot Art
Stunning Mosaics
Filed under mosaic
Love of Owls
Filed under Amazing Animals
Sunday 9-12-2021
We’re having nice weather here in Arkansas today. I’m planning to spend some time in the yard again today, pulling out spent plants, trimming, pruning, etc. I’m concentrating on not overdoing it, since the people on TV keep insisting on calling me ‘the elderly’ when they’re talking about Covid and vaccinations. GRRRR!
I would like to remind them –
So we will run an errand or two and then I’ll spend several sessions in the yard today – resting in-between – and see how much good I can do out there. :0)
Have a wonderful day!
Wonderful Gourds
Filed under Gorgeous Gourd Art, Gorgeous Gourds
To Love a Dog
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. Ben Williams”
“Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.” ~ Unknown
“Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.” Ann Landers
“Properly trained, a Man can be Dog’s best friend.” Corey Ford
“If your dog is fat, you aren’t getting enough exercise.” ~ Unknown
“The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.” ~ Unknown
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” Roger Caras
Filed under Amazing Animals, Favorite Quotes
Stained Glass Art I Love
Filed under Gorgeous Glass
Conference Call
We had a wonderful time this morning on a conference call with our son, who is all the way across the world from us. The fact that we talk all the time on a chat program, plus every once in a while enjoy a conference call where we can see and talk to him real time, makes me almost forget how far away he is.
One of the things I admire most about him is his independence. He decided what he wanted to do, where he wanted to live, how he wanted to live when he got there, and figured out how to make it happen.
He told me today that his meditation brings him so much happiness it seems to flow out, bringing that happiness to others he sees. He is calm, content with the freelance work he is doing, happy with his rental house in the woods, happy he is becoming proficient in another language, and more.
He wanted to know if we are happy with what he is doing. I told him there are no words to express how proud we are of the kind and generous man he is and how happy we are that he is building the life he wants. (I also told him that I would be happier if I saw the light of love in his eyes again and found someone to share this beautiful life with him. His dad wants rug rats. :0) (I told him I would be happier if he gets married first.)
My heart is full that we are so close, if not geographically. We are so lucky to have him in our lives.
Fun With Statues 14
Fun with Statues – Victoria Gabulaite’ – BoredPanda.com
Filed under fun with statues
More Favorite Squirrel Photos
Filed under Amazing Animals, Awe-Inspiring Photography
A. Kelly Richard Paper Mache’ Art
Filed under paper art, paper mache
Salad Night
We go to join our friends for Lunch Bunch today. We almost always have the ‘Chicken Thingies.” (I can never remember whether they call them chicken fingers, strips, or whatever, but they are served with honey mustard and are delicious.
Since we are TRYING to lose some of our lard, we try to “eat-half-and-bring-home-half” to make chef salad for our dinner on Fridays.
Yesterday I got home from my massage to find my husband waiting for me so we could go out again for another errand. On the way home, he stopped at our local grocery wanting to get lunch from the deli there. We got fish dinners, enjoying every bite, but paying the price for it on the scales this morning. The pound I had gotten off yesterday had reappeared today. :0( Today will be another chance to remove it.
It’s a good thing we both enjoy salad.
Filed under .gifs I Love, DIET!
More Great Acorn “Elves”
Petr Václavek – Acorn Elves – Dubanci.cz
Filed under acorn art, Petr Vaclavek - Dubanci.cz
Mama and Baby
Filed under Amazing Animals, Awe-Inspiring Photography
Nice Paintings
Filed under paintings I love
Ahhhhhh
I’m leaving in about 45 minutes for my once-a-month massage. Ahhhhhhhh! My body is already saying, “THANK YOU!”
I used to think fondly of getting one, but couldn’t really justify spending the money.
Then, after working 12 hour days, 5 days a week, doing medical transcription and bookkeeping for a busy general surgeons’ office for years, I was in the position of not being able to pull a tee shirt off over my head and needed help. Massage, whirlpools, my bosses hiring additional part-time help and changing my chair and my keyboard at work all combined to heal me.
I then went a long time without massage. My body wasn’t happy. My neck and back hurt. It was like I was trying to pull everything ‘in,’ and I started searching for a massage therapist here in Greenwood. I won the lottery when I found
Lynn Moody 479-638-8788.
Now my monthly massage is part of my ‘take care of me’ regimen. I go in, just looking forward to Lynn’s competent hands. She finds all the tight, knotted places I didn’t know I had and kneads them away. I come away, limp as a noodle, relaxed, and smiling, my next appointment date in hand.
Today’s world is a stressful one for many, many reasons. If you don’t get massages, I can’t recommend them highly enough for the peace of your mind and body. Letting go with a person you trust is a gift you should definitely give yourself.
Pun Fix
Indian Hills Colorado Community – Vince Rozmiarek and friends
Filed under Funny Signs - Humor, Indian Hills Signs
Thoughts on a Wednesday 9-8-2021
My outlook is much more upbeat today.
Since our weather is much more civilized than it has been – only 90 degrees F. today with much less humidity – I’m planning to pull out our tomato plants today. They have spread their vines all over the place, making it impossible to mow or weed whack, and have stopped producing tomatoes, so it’s more than time to get them out. Fresh ripe tomatoes are one of the joys of our lives, so it’s well worth the time and effort to put them in each year. We get spoiled from the color on our plates, the fabulous aroma, and delicious taste for two to even three months each year!
I have a lot to clean up in the yard, particularly since I’ve neglected all but the absolutely necessary with the heat we’ve had, but I’ll try to do a bit each day until things look better around here.
I have never coveted money, as such, but it would be really nice to never have to worry about it. I’m happy whenever I see someone who has really been successful in this regard due to hard work and providing something people enjoy. I read awhile back that Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb, one of my favorite authors, has a net worth of around $400 million. I couldn’t be happier for her and her family. She has given me so much through her writing over the years, providing entertainment, escape, and challenge. I selfishly want her to live, thrive, and write forever. :0) (I’ve preordered the paperback version of a new J.D. Robb book that will be delivered in December, and she has a newer hardback coming out in February…)
I think you already know that I’m a champion procrastinator, having given myself several awards for it over the years. (Everyone should be good at SOMETHING. :0) ) My latest procrastination is about bookkeeping. I’m TRYING to make myself catch up. I’m several months behind right now. As one of my friends, Maria, suggested about my dieting efforts – that I should break the big goal into doable chunks so it doesn’t seem to intimidating – I’m trying now to say ‘one month at a time,’ and have put the first one on my to-do-list for today, along with the removal of the tomato plants. Fingers crossed I can get it DONE.
After a lot of lightning overnight, we’re having a truly lovely day today. I will finish my blog writing and “have at” my to-do list. Have a great day!
Michelle Bradshaw – Polymer Clay 2
Filed under Clay Art, Michelle Bradshaw
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