But – I work 12 night weekends, AND we’re celebrating with the extended family on Christmas Eve. [Yes, on Monday – after I get home from work …] So, this girl has got to get BUSY!!! Thank goodness for internet shopping. Everything I didn’t make has been delivered safely to our house. [BTW – thank …
Category: bulldogs, cooking, crafts, fused glass, knitting, Neapolitan Mastiff Tags: christmas countdown, Clayton Hill Neo's, deadlines, ER nurse, etsy shop, felted slippers, fused glas studio, hand made gifts, holiday rush, internet shopper, night lights, spoon rests
So, I managed to start the week off with an OUCHER!!! While some may think stitches were indicated, THIS nurse knows better! I still got my mega-load of spoon rests in the coffin kiln. And, more rainbow night lights in the works … No stopping me in the kitchen, either. Shrimp stir-fry is a …
Category: cooking, fused glass, non-glass ... dogs Tags: Chloe & Ro, cut fingers, English Bulldog, fused glas studio, kiln mishaps, night light, rainbow, shrimp stir fry, spoon rests
Had a long-assz talk with my Dad tonight, who always helps me put things in perspective, helping me HUGELY … (Thanks Dad – I love you!) We had a good week here. I overcame the recent nursing obstacles, thus allowing me to continue with my ‘day job’ … Plastic, anoxic, babies better watch out! …
Finally – some Michigan sunshine! Chloe met the big pool. We even tried getting her in, to float on a raft … Based on the flailing and wrestling match to get her back on the deck, I’d say she didn’t like it. So, she has her own wading pool on the deck … which she …
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Our cheap-man’s stromboli (chicken & mushrooms in crescent dough ‘braid’) from the other night is good … The family says it’s a [not-so-healthy] keeper-recipe … Moving on, DH & I had our pull – the ‘feared’ red cane … It worked, and I love it!!! So, now I have my rainbow murrini (not all pictured here) …
Life is good! I finished up a few new pendants … I like them! The mica base is colorful and fun … Plus – I have 6 more in the works! Meanwhile, I continue with my murrini/cane madness … We did our green pull tonight. I’ve got our next few stacks cut and ready to …
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What once started as an ‘oops’ project is now being trialed intentionally … a bright peacock spoon rest: And platters: Snowmen, Bon Appetite and Pumpkin Patch … yep, it’s a Creative Paradise (molds) kind of day. Fingers crossed that I set my program right! Update … Success: Love ‘em! Just waiting for the kiln to …
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We were at Harvest Fest in Brighton this Saturday. A great day – with beautiful weather, lots of folks and too little sleep for me. (Note the frumpy, less-than-welcoming, pained look on the face of ‘the artist’ in the corner … oops!) Still, a great show for us … and I’ll work on my facial …
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The way that a third-shift nurse, mom, MAGICIAN feels when she crosses that marathon work-tour finish line with all pieces successfully juggled/managed. Sure … at the final 20 minute push-point, it meant maintaining a 1:1 behavior-medicine watch, while acclimating a new team member, triage-assessing/documenting on our next cardiac patient AND greeting/briefing day shift staff … So, …
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This weekend, while at work someone asked me a couple of questions: 1. How long have you been a nurse? [Oh! … Oh! Wait … I know the answer to this one!!] “Umm … 24 years.” 2. Do you still like it? [Oh … Umm … Well … So, you see – it’s complicated… (You …
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