But I’m back. I’m sorry. I’m doing the best that I can. The nursing toll is feeling heavy this year. Add to it: Mandatory competency deadlines; another level of hot flashes; and T-8 days until Christmas … OMGosh! Got through my birthday, Thanksgiving, figuring our pottery kiln problem, annual work competencies … And here I …
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Which isn’t a bad thing … just a busy thing(!), as DH and I continue to take shifts watching over our Moms and pups, while squeezing in the rest of our daily duties … Here is a quick photo of some of Gina’s babies, who are 3 weeks old and growing by the minute! I’ve …
But a GOOD week! Our Josie had her babies while I was working Sunday night. DH kept me updated. So, we spent our week on ‘pup watch’, with DH taking the day shift and me watching over the nights. While I miss my studio time, it always amazes me to see our babies grow and …
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Well no. But they keep you moving forward. Our time is so segregated these days – but it’s all good! So, I’m reporting on a little of this and a little of that! I have managed to do a couple of things in the studio. Speaking of which – here is a reverse view from …
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I knew this would be a crazy couple of weeks – what with turning 29 again! [… Oh, yeah – and the presidential election …] Since I can only control what happens in MY REALM, I can safely report we’ve been busy; Life and glass go on … I continue my battle with time, power surges …
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When my plotter and I are in sync! Working on pendants, night lights, ornaments and bowls … These are weeded and ready to apply. I have a few ideas for sun-catchers and a mobile – we’ll see. When my kilns are running double time: Night lights and nite-lights and more … When the count-down begins …
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Jeeze Louise! I’m nuts! [I KNOW!!!] But still … We’re less than a week out from Christmas II, and I’ve got so much to do! It’s okay. Deep breath. We’ll get there. So, while we are keeping up with two high school seniors (Oy Vay!), 4 week old puppies (soo cute!), our four-legged gang, and …
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… ‘Cuz there’s no choice … And, I wouldn’t have it any other way! [Deep Breath!] So, here’s what we’ve got: ‘Twas two days before Christmas and all through the house, all you can hear is the snoring of 9 brand new mice puppies! Yep, we have babies! Born on Friday, already growing by leaps …
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That’s my excuse, anyway. I’m scouring, learning and obsessing over jewelry making again. (In the non-fused glass, non-chain-maille sort of way …) This means I have a new wholesale account with yet another company … (Um, no actual purchases yet, just a lot of dreaming. It’s good to be prepared!) Yep, I know. I need …
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Holiday weekends sure are busy! But overall good! I have highlights: We have puppies! (Of course it meant a long sleepless period … but look at those faces!!!) Momma Izz (Isabella) is doing great, eating and sleeping like a champ and her pups are growing before my eyes. (And, we will catch up on sleep …
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