So, today’s update is more about photo sharing – with a little of this and that thrown in … I’m creating in the glass studio again. I had a request for some rose night lights and spoon rests. And, I’m playing with an idea for these gnome ornaments and glass paints … we’ll see if …
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Yep, I sure did. I’m not sure how much mileage I can garnish from 31 years of marriage … BUT, I AM GOING FOR IT!!! (Our anniversary is coming up … 8/11/90! Thirty-one years of wedded bliss! OMGosh!!!) A few weeks ago (the Twin’s birthday), BabyGirl asked about doing ceramics – making a mug, or …
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I’m not dead … YET! It’s just been an absolutely INSANE few weeks! Lets recap: The twins turned 21 … SAGE WORDS: Life doesn’t get any easier as they age – Just Sayin’! I’ve got a kid in Ghana RIGHT NOW! It’s too long of a story to get into, but let’s all just say …
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Spent 3-4 hours this week fighting with my new computer, Windows 10 and technology. Aaarrggh! I now realize nothing is compatible with Windows 10. Previously purchased (expensive) software programs (Corel, Excel, WinZip) need to be upgraded (‘at a discount’ … MY ARSE!), reinstalled, reconfigured … Good Lawdy! But, my computer, my files and my plotter …
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Celebrated another anniversary of ‘Turning 29’ … DH and I had a quiet week. I didn’t cook a single thing, and he made cake! Hmm, I might finally have this birthday thing figured out … We watched over our pups, who are slowly opening their eyes: I made some progress on my double-knit polka dot …
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I’m working through a weird virus that has me sleeping most of my week away … Headache and body aches even through Motrin, when I’m awake. I’m feeling better today (only needed a 3 hour mid-day nap), so I’m on the mend … Which is perfect, as our Sheeba had her puppies today (4 days …
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It’s that time of year again! Yep, annual on-line nursing competency H.E.L.L. … To add to the fun, our educational expert decided to choose a print font visible only to the insect eye! And I’M the ONE getting tested for age-specific appropriate skills, tools and techniques?!? But, it’s over … for now! We had a …
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Oh my! First up – a few new slumped bottles in the works … Then a stamp platter I’ve wanted to work on for a while starting to take shape … So many stamps, so little time! And, my enamel experiment from weeks ago, finally stenciled and blasted … What to do with it now? …
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We got to actually save a life this past weekend. He was much too young and totally didn’t understand that his heart was NOT supposed to do THAT! But it’s all good now, and our team did what was needed. Pretty cool stuff! And, I had dinner with the (grade school) girls this week. Always …
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All ready to go, heavy on the WWU, but … I’ll talk about what’s going on in my studio instead: Spoon rests, owls and renovating … Oh my! I’m wrapping up my spoon rests! 12 down and 13 more to go! But here’s a pic of the first 7, done and now ready for in-depth …
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