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Unlike my Ace, "illustrator," friend, Kim Carney,
I am not versed in this software, but I did receive Creative Suites for; Christmas, Birthday, Valentines Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day (? hello?) x the next few years more than likely. I took an indesign class at my local apple store, but I have forgotten all that was poured into my head that ONE day. I have managed, accidentally, to achieve this in Illustrator, however, and I had to post it here. It will probably look very familiar to many people, as something they, too, accomplished, first.
I spent the day with Kim yesterday. We went to Home Depot and bought, plants! ( Like she needed more of those!) Her yard is brimming with lovely plants, peonies out the kazoo! We tramped the yard looking for an open spot to plant her new offerings, found none, but they will be there when I go back, planted somewhere, and growing! Now if I can just get her over here to this huge yard I have. together, we can make trouble!
I miss our college days together. We worked on projects all the time. My papers! What fun we had working on those! And the giant jack in the box! Remember Kim? Well, we had fun yesterday, just hanging out. She is a really good friend, ( like a sister) and I always enjoy her company.
She is helping me with brochures for my summer workshops in raku, and kids art workshops. I am sure I will look very impressive on a brochure by Kim Carney! For professionalism, I will, " Leave ," it to her....

A Tool to get unstuck

The forcefield Analysis is a great tool to use to resolve any stickiness in your life and with goals, and planning changes. I use it with clients for personal coaching, and it is stunningly clarifying, helping one to manifest. It enables you to see all the pros and cons of a goal, or situation and to note the inhibiting factors, or restraining forces. Forcefield analysis I have made a template in word to do this with if anyone is interested. Just mail me and I will send it.
The best problem solving tool I have come across in awhile. I am using it to resolve my need to get back to my art, and as a way to make a living. Raku workshops, kids workshops, private instruction, these are a few of the ideas that are clarifying as a result.

Miracles happen everyday!

Last night I went for a drive, late, late. It was foggy out, very foggy. I drove out to the country and visited my friends. The fog was enticing. Frogs were croaking, like crazy, a million frogs on a foggy night. Trees were tall and black, still, and casting shadows where eyes could not see. I wanted to camp out! I didn’t want to go indoors! I went in and visited, and it got even foggier outside. It was so thick you had to drive very, very slow, and all the lights were fantastic, the way they glowed soft in the fog, red, green, white, yellow.

I went to the store to buy a Corona to take home, for, I dunno, another day, some enchiladas, maybe. I was carded! Really, I was! Ok, so they do that to everyone just in case you are wearing an ,”old,” mask, I guess! It had been a long long time since I was carded, and I know I look really, really young (right friends?) but even, the objective, I, had to consider this was not a compliment, but for a moment, I have to admit, I let it go to my head!!! OK! Laugh! If it makes you happy, I am only too glad to give you a good laugh!

So this morning I got home maybe 1 o’clock, and then I was awake by 5 again, and the fog was gone, and now it is back again, all the way to my window. ( Tabasco Tea... I promise New work! I promise!!!)

I just love the fog sooo much. It is my favorite thing in the world, as far as moisture goes, well, and snow, too! Well, and drizzle! That is why I live here in the PNW! I wanted to! I wanted to live here, since 1986. I finally got to come here in 1992. Not a bad manifestation! Six years isn’t bad to manifest a new place to live.

I manifested a house once, that took 4 years. I got it for about 25,000.00 cheaper! Good things are worth waiting for!
I manifested baseball tickets once, that took 5 minutes, and they were just there by 1st base. I have witnesses! A complete miracle. I am a Miracle Worker, you see!We all are miracle workers! They happen all the time. I have miracles everyday, we all do!
( winged vessel 2...Split coil construction. I promise new work!) (Sculpted Teapot, all work is mine.) (Rusty Moldy Vessel, Raku fired. I have a new raku kiln!) ( goard)(Winged Vessel 1)

Moorehaven

There is a little known Koi Pond place in Mukilteo, "Moorehaven,"
It is beautiful to enjoy spring and summer. On 5 acres off Beverly Edmonds road, this is a wonderfully refreshing place to escape for a short walk, and enjoy imagination in progress, ( it is always changing) and to see peonies, and tulip trees, and so many Koi and plants, peacocks and turkeys, well, it is a veritable zoo!This wire house is one of my favorite pieces of their art. I will publish more when I get more space for photos. Promise! Their website is not a testament to the art and beauty they create outdoors! It is a highly recommended jaunt to take.

Novica, In Association w/ National Geographic

Batik robes handmade, and lovely in brilliant colors from around the world.
A tremendously creative woman,
she creates imaginative patchwork while ensuring her children's loving upbringing.
A mother of three children, Nyoman Nadri was born on May 2, 1965. She is an artisan of bed covers, pillowcases, sarongs, shawls, and many other textile arts. She started her career in embroidery in 1987, taking orders to make pillowcases and bags from 1989 until 1992. In 1995, she turned to batik when she learned it from a friend. She has worked hard for years to become as skilled as she is now – to have an art workshop and people working with her had never come to mind before. A tremendously creative woman, she creates imaginative ...

Art Links

Find artist and works here.
Love these sleepers by Takamori....
akio Takamori at Frank Lloyd Gallery

Springs, sprung!

It is sooo beautiful here now, days are either crisp and cool, or sunny and warm, unusual combination for us here in early March. I am hoping for a mild summer, not warmer than 80 degrees! I have put my order in! These are apple trees in bloom at the farm where I used to live and where I visit freinds often. I found this in A Course in Miracles, today, I love it, it is divine."There is a light in you that cannot die: whose presence is so holy that the world is sanctified because of you. All things that live bring gifts to you, and offer them in gratitude and gladness at your feet. The scent of flowers is their gift to you. The waves bow down before you, and the trees extend their arms to shield you from heat, and lay their leaves before you on the ground so that you may walk in softness, while the wind sinks deep to a whisper round your holy head. The light in you is what the universe longs to behold.All living things are still before you, for they recognize who walks with you. The light you carry is their own. And thus they see in you their holiness Itself, saluting you as savior and as God. Accept their reverence because it is due to holiness itself, which walks with you, transforming in It's gentle Light all things unto it's Likeness, and it's purity.
From, A Course in Miracles..... lesson # 156

My chart, my life is an open book!

I have never been one to put much into astrology,,,but, I have a friend who did a chart out of curiosity ( am I that ambigious?) for me, I am amazed! I mean really amazed! I feel suddenly validated! It is as if all the questions I have had so long about myself, have suddenly beeen clarified! I understand myself now! Wow, what a cool thing, a chart is!

Fed up with no fashion fun

I have to have Yamamoto's shirtdress. The man that brings this to me will own my heart, at least until I get another present I love.....
I love it when kimfinds real fashion for me, we are equally fed up with no fashion fun! This is one designer we can enjoy. Look out world, fun is on the rise!

book crossing

I found this link to Book crossing
on a friends blog. I am hastening to my local library tomorrow to pick up a traveling book, and perhaps leave one to travel. It is a great idea, take a look! A wonderful way to loose or find a book.