Ho Hum! Vintage projects pick me up! Haiku for Monkey!

Here Monkey is reading his fortune in a chinese restaurant...Monkey is so fun! He says," now it's time for eating our fortune cookies. my fortune says:
"you never worry about the future."

i wonder what i will learn tomorrow.
(very wise monkey)

I need a bit of cheering up, so I am going to write haiku’s for Monkey. I have also always loved haiku’s!
Haiku's for Monkey:

"Oh little monkey who loves haiku, come to Seattle for hugs and chocolate kisses too!"

The monkey’s frivolous posed against white, look for Halloween costumes constructed at night.

Cookies, shortbreads and yummy limeaid, just a few things monkey has made.

Fall leaves rush now to cross the streets, tumbling headlong into hands meaning to keep. ( that is better)

A simple monkey sits on a page, coming to my loneliness with his holiness.
(That one made me cry!)



The last week I have been pulling my hair out with i-photo. It crashed, and I think I must admit defeat, and the loss of about 2000 nice photos. I have practically crawled in to my computer looking for my lost photos. Would anyone have noticed I was gone?

For me this is an omen, things are about to change, something that has been very involved in my life for a long while.

I have known it was coming, for a long time. Seems it will never get here, this change.
Funny life I have, not very grounded, but then I am an Aquarian, and I have little earthiness to my chart, Some Capricorn that grounds me. Big changes are brewing! Scare me!

And as if that wasn't enough...

A few sad hair days as well. When I went to get highlights, I ended up platinum, then went back to have it toned down, and ended up being a honey blonde! Soo, with all this going on, I have just decided to indulge in a little fabrication of lamp shades on some of my pottery lamps I have made. I used fabric from my vintage collection that I have had forever and ever.
Notice vintage ironing board, with vintage fabric, and vintage sewing machine in rear.The vintage machine must go! I got this when I was 16 years old! I admit, I made a lot of stuff with this machine, it paid for itself well!


Large lamps. Small lamps. Close up of fabric, detail...I cut fabric with holes in it and patched it first, one has a stain on the back...perrrrfect!
Someone here doesn't seem to appreciate my handiwork.... Gramdma woud just say that person is a SOUR PUSS!

I sure miss her, what a lady she was! Last member of my family of origin to die, I was 32 years old. I really didn't want her to go, but she did, and they all just left me here all alone. Imagine that? I would rather not!

Click icon for view of my sailboat fabric! ( Above where it says ,"large")
And check out...

vintage fabric group at Flickr





Monkey would say eat chocolate, I think!

Grandma’s fabric, some of it anyway. Did I tell you I have a huge button collection? But no one gives me buttons! {pout}
When I was a little girl visiting our farm in West Virginia, we played a game called “button button, whose got the button?” Familiar to anyone? Family, come back and play with me! Lets play button button, and Riddley riddley ree.. I see something that starts with ...B!

I want to be a little girl again today, today! I just want my family all around me, Grandma especially, but they left a long time ago, I miss them more instead of less as time goes on, and I feel like I am looking into a window watching other people belong, and I can only watch families. I don’t feel I am a part of a family.

Oh! Here I go, I am feeling sad for me! Watch out!
Poor me!

Oh well, here let me post my latest handiwork…blogging always cheers me up~smile!

Katrina Auction: Nicole, Electrifying Beauty, A woman's Smile

katrina relief auction pieces...slideshow

Starting bid on Nicole is 25.00
many photos to bid on!

Love my Dahlia!

This dahlia is huge! About 9" across! It is from a first year tuber, the plant was planted late, and was only a foot tall when it put this on recently.
Wow, I love my dahlia!

Latest from Monkey

In a recent e-mail from Monkey, he said," Chocolate..it's not just for breakfast anymore!" So go for it boys and girls, eat chocolate anytime!

Great food blog! Chocolate and Zucchini!

Watch This! And get your T shirt transfer here, as well as....

Coloring papers with the penguin family, and ....and...AND...A printable PDF ..FULL SIZE POSTER!!! Totally Cool, I am printing mine out right now, and one for a gift, too. It's only 42 pages!


Click to watch

This site is very extensive in products that are fREE to download; pages of The Penguin Family to color, screen savers with the Penguins, buddy icons, wall paper. Have fun!

Sonia Madruga..ART!

Carlos Arruza e Roberto Madruga nesta quinta 13-9-05 visitando meu atelier.
Carlos é o coordenador da UNAT da UGF e Roberto Madruga, meu sobrinho, médico trilhando brilhante carreira além de uma pessoa maravilhosa.
Beijos e bom fim de semana
Sonia Madruga


World Arts and Crafts group, on Flickr
Join up!

Monkey in Action..literally!

monkeys jello salad I never thought of it as a riding food processor...
Imagine that!

monkey wrestling with sorbet
Well just ,"leave it to Monkey!"

Monkeyshines

my first offering is simple yet classic - the quintessential watermelon wedge. eaten icy cold on a hot summer day this treat bring back floods of happy childhood memories. i like to serve it in the garden just in case i have an unexpected urge for a little frolic through the sprinkler! what could be more perfect?



"Salsa!! it's not just for tomatoes anymore!" says Monkey!

More monkeyshines from my newest online friend, and chef!

Monkey writes: "Recipe for groundhog's day cookies is actually from my english friend judith and they are perfect to have warm during your groundhog's day festivities or winding down after a big day of groundhog's day activities."

Of course, I had forgotten all about Groundhogs dys festivities since I have grown up!

My newest friend online is really fun (as all of my friends are). Monkey is a little unusual, adorable in terry cloth, and cleverishly delightful, as playful as only an animated stuffed toy can be.

Mind you now, that there is something childishly magical about corresponding with a stuffed monkey who has a web site that contains recipes for delish desserts such as key lime pie complete with photos of monkey baking up the dessert to actually show one how it is done, from crushing crackers to baking and serving.

Now Monkey, I have to say you have put not just a smile on my face, but have lit my heart with a merriment that I quite enjoy participating in, as we exchange short and maybe silly e-mails. What is more innocent, or pertinent for that matter, than silliness? And to be a silly grown person is, well, like being a child again.

What an inventive imagination you have, and I am inspired to look at the world through monkey eyes, and see how that things we take for serious; for true, aren’t anymore to be taken for real than a terry cloth monkey making pies, and puns. Pies and puns are better!

Why if more people indulged in curious monkeyin’ around, imagine the way the world would change? Monkey is an artist, with a keen humor and who is very wise, and playful. I had not realized how grown up I ‘d become, until Monkey showed up, and revealed by nature of her lightness, just how easy life really is, if you just use the imagination, and not take yourself seriously.

Thank you Monkey, for sending the world your web site, I hope everyone appreciates your antics as much as I do, I just think of you, and I am delighted. Your monkeyshines are radiantly needed in today’s world of serious serious stuff.
Cheers To Monkey!

large gustavsberg kage bowl, 1960

Masaru Emoto Sept. water crystal

Water Crystal of Niagara Falls
In this page, I will introduce one photo of watercrystal every month. Download of this photo is free for only private use. But please do not edit or redistribute.

Masaru Emoto

Alvar Aalto of Helsinki and Illmari Tapiovarra, Finland, Bjorn wiinblad, Denmark

Fantasy Bowl by Wiinblad

Aalto I own his glasses, and I love them. This site is very nice too!
I really should be using those glasses in stead of storing them in a box!


The Work of Illmari Tapiovarra

Best lettuce

My source of lettuce soap
It is the lightest most delicate and lathery soap I have ever used, I order it here and save over any American source. I give it for gifts, and I have tried other scents, but lettuce is by far the best!

Aquarelas, Jardins e Flores..Poesie

Vento na Praia

World arts and crafts group, Flickr work of creative chick
Poesie's art work from flickr..take a look!
Ana Malha



WOW, I love her work!
see slideshow here!
I would like her work too, Maybe soon I can acquire some of her's and Maria's and others!

Mary Manin Morrissey, friends of Mary..I am one!

Mary Morrisey
Previously of the Living enrichment Center in Wilsonville Oregon. Mary is a woman who has managed to move through incredible obstacles, and this last challenge she has on her plate is no exception. Friends of Mary site here is one that shows us how she is rebuidling after a "would be," devestating blow. Her determination is admirable, she sets a good example, she walks what she talks!

I met mary many years ago when I first learned of LEC. I drove to Portland and I became one of the people in my area to become involved with LEC circles.

I took my Granddaughter to meet Mary, because she had a suggestion for Lec. I couldn't get her staff to respond to this 12 year old girls message, but Mary, when I wrote her informing her of Daisy's ideas, invited us to visit. She took Daisy to her home and introduced her to her family, and above all, she listened to what Daisy had to say. She was busier than anyone at her church, yet she took time out to spend time with a young person who wanted to help. I love Mary!

Listen to her words on this site....Mary is one great speaker!

Geta, Ginko, and crane from a sweet site..your basic walking shoes!

Kimono Site, must see!

Geta, and more
walking shoes.( I hope!)

Ask Moopheus......See this and weep!

What is the Meatrix? The lie we tell ourselves about where food comes from...animation, see this, and weep!

Learn to rewire your brain ...HERE!

Get a latte, put your feet, you're in for a long lecture!
click on," rewiring your brain," for a free lecture on creating a new reality"...

No monkeying around! This Monkey makes keylime pie

Key Lime Pie recipe illustrated!
anyone who knows me knows I love keylime pie, well ,,, this is not the recipe I use, but it is the entertaining one, you can't miss, view it front to back, them quickly back to front to watch this monkey cook!

Banana Tree ......count down.........Amber alert ticker

Moorehaven
Koi gardens.
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Amber Alert ticker here, Canadian and American

Orcas live ( but maybe not for long)... Watch Shamu swim!

Shamu live In action.
I dislike it that these beautiful creatures are in zoo's, etc.
One died in the Vancouver aquarium. I watched him swim round and round in his cramped little world, the next time I went back, he was gone..forever.
The good that came of them being captive , however, was a world realizing these whales aren't killers.
So many were slaughtered, used for target practice years ago. In Puget Sound only 85 are left ( of the Puget Sound orcas). I think that figure is corrrect. we have lost so many recently, and they think it is because of too many boats, always watching them, making it hard for their sonar to work to find food. ( sounds disturb that process). Also salmon runs are lessened. They eat an astonshing amount of salmon a day! So recently J pod went foraging near California. They fear it is too far for them to go for food. I think we have lost something like 10 orcas in 2 years here!
Well, Kim had blogged the pandas, but it was too dark to see them, so I searched for some animal I could see.
Sigh....
I must admit, I feel I am an intruder, don't these animals deserve any privacy?
......signed, Peeping me!


Facts and info from the Zoo::

Killer whales are among the fastest swimming marine mammals. They can swim as fast as 48 kph (30 mph), but they usually cruise at much slower speeds, about 3 to 10 kph (2–6 mph).

Orcinus orca

Killer whales are members of the scientific family of toothed whales called Delphinidae, the dolphin family. The killer whale is the largest member of the dolphin family.

Killer whales live in all the oceans of the world. They’re most abundant in the Arctic and Antarctic, and areas of coldwater upwelling, where the nutrient-rich water is full of marine life to feast on.

Killer whales live in groups called pods. A pod may consist of as few as five and as many as about 30 individuals: a mix of males, females, and calves of varying ages. Sometimes, several smaller pods join together to form larger herds of 50 or more whales.

Some researchers believe that the lifespan of a killer whale is about 25 to 35 years, but no one knows for certain.

Killer whales’ sizes vary with geographical distribution. In the North Atlantic, female killer whales average about 5.5 m (18 ft.) and about 1,361 to 3,628 kg (3,000–8,000 lb.). Male killer whales are usually larger than females. A North Atlantic male averages about 6.1 m (20 ft.) and weighs about 3,628 to 5,442 kg (8,000–12,000 lb.).

Although the worldwide population of killer whales is unknown, killer whales are not endangered. In some areas of the Antarctic alone their numbers have been estimated at about 180,000. Researchers can identify individual killer whales by taking pictures of dorsal fins, noting differences in shape, relative size and scars.

Want more information?
If you have a question about aquatic animals, call 1-800-23-SHAMU (1-800-237-4268). This toll-free phone number is answered by the SeaWorld Education Department seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time. Visit the SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database at www.seaworld.o

World news Katrina, artists want to help...Indian Ocean lyrics

Yusuf Islam: "After the world shattering tsunami tragedy of South Asia earlier this year and seeing the unforgettable destruction wrought upon the unsuspecting people of the region, it's not hard to imagine the sheer chaos, sadness and suffering that the residents of Greater New Orleans and the surrounding area are going through at this time in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Many unfortunate people have had their lives tragically and suddenly washed away whilst those that survived are frantically searching for missing loved ones. Our prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to everyone who has experienced loss of family, of home, and livelihood as a result of this calamity. It seems that conflict and natural disasters are occurring around the world in ever greater frequency with a more lasting impact. Only yesterday a stampede in Iraq claimed upwards of a thousand lives with hospital morgues overflowing with unidentified victims. We all share a responsibility to try and do whatever we can, however little, to help every victim recover from such devastating events and rebuild for the future - God willing." Site being built is:
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LYRICS, Indian Ocean, Yusuf Islam

It was a cold day in London,
Dark clouds rumbling,
Grabbed the yellow pages under the bed,
I noticed an ad it said,
'Indian Summer', '10 Days of Wonder',
'Paradise is yours for £50!'
I thought to myself, 'That's it!'

Told the wife to pack the bag,
Forget about the plans we had
"We're going east instead."
She looked at me and shakes her head.
I said, "O now baby,
I know it sounds crazy,
But this may be the only chance we get.
We only get one life to live!"

So we grabbed the kids and some body-lotion
and we went to the middle of the
Indian Ocean

Our guide was there to meet us;
Welcome sign to greet us
Ten porters stood up like a wall
Carried our bags to the hall
The custom man smiled to me
Begs so politely
"Tell me sir, have you any more?"
I looked at him and said, "that's all."

They drove us to the beach house,
I said, "Is this all ours?"
They nodded and rolled out the bed
I turned to my wife and said,
"Ooh now honey, I guess it's still sunny,
Let's all go down for a dip
Before the sun sets."

Suddenly I gazed up,
Upon the rising wave, I
Saw the sea drawn from the sand
I grabbed the wife and kids and ran.
"Please God! save us!
Please don't blame us,
For this is the only life we have;
We'll make it up if we were bad."

The wave was a-pounding as we
scrambled up the mountain
No one even dared to turn their head
Just one slip and you're dead!

As the waves were dying,
A child was crying
Searching for her mum and dad
A thin dress was all she had
She held us tight,
We looked far and wide
But nothing there...
There was nothing left
We all broke down and wept.

Then came the morning,
A New Year was born
The girl had been with us all night
My wife looked down at her and sighed:
"O my Darling! It's suddenly dawning,
But just take a look at those eyes
She must be Paradise!"

© Yusuf Islam

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New Orleans rebuilding efforts.
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Ceramic work by my friend, and ceramics instructor in college

Martha Wittstruck now teaches at Normandale Community College in Minnesota. I understand these piece are about 4 years old.

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