You are the reoccurring kind, you never really leave my mind

This Saturday morning was like many others... No alarm clock, just the joy of having a free day. I open my eyes to see the cutest little guy ever,Mazer. He melts my heart sometimes, especially when he is more tired then I am. We both stretch and welcome the day. I start running ideas of what I would like to do, Merge festival, farmers market (I need my milk,eggs and bread for the week) vintage store shopping, and the much needed cleaning. Dang it, cleaning has to be first. Aight. I am on my patio sweeping and watering my plants when I stop ... think about this painting I did almost 3 years ago when I took a summer painting class. I have always liked the flowers on that painting but couldn't do anything interesting with the plate. I put everything down right where I am standing because I have an idea. I find the painting tucked behind a few others on the floor. This is why I never throw anything away, even if I hate it. You just never know when your creative self will fully understand the piece that you started. Now, granted for me most often it has to do with ability or lack of it. It too takes time and you can always improve your technique then go back to finish what you were trying to do to begin with... I am rambling now. The point: I was able to actually finish a painting after 3 years. It will be going on my art wall or patio art as soon as it dries. I am proud of it.. It is truly a piece of me over the last 3 years and its complete.

Summer Sounds '09

It's about that time.... MIX CD time!!!
I love everything that goes into making a mix cd for people. The planning, listening, arranging, cutting, painting, creating... everything. I get way into it actually. I start about a month before the mix is ever finalized. I make a folder of mix song ideas and add/delete until it meets the needs of that mix. I usually do 2 mixes a year, summer being a perfect time for a musical treat.

Last time, I made puzzles to go with the cd. This year, a pop-up card/cd holder. If you would like your very own copy, please email me.

You created a 'monster' now go to jail!

N.C. State student accused of creating a 'monster' :: WRAL.com


I did not personally see this "monster" which I am a little bummed about, he looks really cool. I think the DOT should look into hiring this guy to make more of these traffic monsters. They could place them with a sign... SLOW DOWN workers ahead or This lane closed, MERGE NOW!

I know they are just doing their job of "this is our property, you messed with it, now you must pay the fine"...which appears to be jail time. A bit harsh in my opinion but seriously... How cool would it be to see these cone monsters on the side of the road. It would make the morning commute tolerable.