tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706256274054486262024-03-13T21:39:50.896-05:00Honeysuckle BreezeEnter at your own risk......rambling digressions in my reality. Welcome to my world!Marlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130652052406504185noreply@blogger.comBlogger575125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270625627405448626.post-79117793643948155892020-07-03T09:33:00.004-05:002020-07-03T09:36:56.543-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fNqHkWPFNqw/Xv88W7xPdCI/AAAAAAAAI9c/eqzw_KS0O4Yq1uYpoxpmiBB0I_VLWiYhgCK4BGAsYHg/s1800/2020-07-02%2B07.47.37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fNqHkWPFNqw/Xv88W7xPdCI/AAAAAAAAI9c/eqzw_KS0O4Yq1uYpoxpmiBB0I_VLWiYhgCK4BGAsYHg/s320/2020-07-02%2B07.47.37.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>He thinks he is Farmer John (aka KoKoBean) - he is not - just saying - he is not. This is our morning as I was "weeding" out the grass in the rocks in the backyard. I do love the "surround" area of the patio that hosts all these beautiful river rocks. How old it is - don't have a clue - but..... grass grows thru the punctured lining and so we "weed" - </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d1pvvY3No1A/Xv9BZtTdUFI/AAAAAAAAI_w/wUpoDaYqAZI8kvjUmtALy-CV4597WPs7wCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/2020-07-03%2B07.18.05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="205" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d1pvvY3No1A/Xv9BZtTdUFI/AAAAAAAAI_w/wUpoDaYqAZI8kvjUmtALy-CV4597WPs7wCK4BGAsYHg/w154-h205/2020-07-03%2B07.18.05.jpg" width="154" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Our pre-4th of July activities will hopefully be mostly indoors. It is hot and humid already out in the wild where this little renegade (sorry butt he would turn to face so you get the "butt view" - it is cute)</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XJe-Oi-pkAw/Xv8_fGVwx_I/AAAAAAAAI_Q/c3eKRQao5XoxfRI9tfF8-8BKvREpXYEyACK4BGAsYHg/s4032/2020-07-02%2B06.56.38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XJe-Oi-pkAw/Xv8_fGVwx_I/AAAAAAAAI_Q/c3eKRQao5XoxfRI9tfF8-8BKvREpXYEyACK4BGAsYHg/s320/2020-07-02%2B06.56.38.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>loves to "adventure in." I want to get out at some point and re-pot some of the flowers. The squirrels love to dig in the pots and just wreck havoc with the pansies. So time for me to play "Farmer Jane" and get my assistant "Farmer John" to leave my gardening gloves alone. Like he listens to me. Stay cool, calm, and at be peace in our topsy turvy world. Happy Fourth of July America!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tS7p9tjtr1s/Xv8--xhLpjI/AAAAAAAAI-8/tfiXJG-Z6BwYZ7rjE3XysqXsSxXndvz2QCK4BGAsYHg/s1270/2020-06-30%2B07.44.29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1270" data-original-width="952" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tS7p9tjtr1s/Xv8--xhLpjI/AAAAAAAAI-8/tfiXJG-Z6BwYZ7rjE3XysqXsSxXndvz2QCK4BGAsYHg/s320/2020-06-30%2B07.44.29.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><a href="" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MarlynnSignature.png" style="background: transparent; border: none;" /></a>Marlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130652052406504185noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270625627405448626.post-12397538477309155942020-07-01T15:29:00.000-05:002020-07-01T15:29:02.067-05:00My Mornings in my NestI love my life in St. Louis and adore my backyard. Having NEVER owned a single dwelling home in my working life, I was surprised that I bought the small bungalow for retirement.<br />
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After living in apartments and condos, taking care of the "outside" was new. Yes, I have my yard mowed every two weeks - but I have a small battery operated lawn mower for the "off" week to use in the back yard. My grass grows fast and KokoBean is small.<br />
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He can terrorize squirrels, bunnies, and birds. He storms out first thing in the morning to announce to all that his day has started and we are on our toes until it is time for him to have a nap. I have been able to get some creating in. <div><br /></div><div>I have now created another "small book" inspired by my Seth Apter class and am sending it off to an Instagram friend. I called it "Secret" --</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6atOF-l1KKg/XvzuHNNsmsI/AAAAAAAAI7A/_1o13Lig-Gob7o87Yiwx5VN3lOHlZcQ7QCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/2020-06-21%2B16.00.12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6atOF-l1KKg/XvzuHNNsmsI/AAAAAAAAI7A/_1o13Lig-Gob7o87Yiwx5VN3lOHlZcQ7QCK4BGAsYHg/s320/2020-06-21%2B16.00.12.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LffJvrEW8Ho/XvzuQixc0wI/AAAAAAAAI7M/BxVk2Oh3BqcPShVreK21jIcx9w1zcwWPwCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/2020-06-21%2B16.00.20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LffJvrEW8Ho/XvzuQixc0wI/AAAAAAAAI7M/BxVk2Oh3BqcPShVreK21jIcx9w1zcwWPwCK4BGAsYHg/s320/2020-06-21%2B16.00.20.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rl3gX8LCp7k/XvzucA8bz1I/AAAAAAAAI7c/dH7NuV1rPl8LJfKnUY9qTUOCUcckxohVACK4BGAsYHg/s4032/2020-06-21%2B16.00.27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rl3gX8LCp7k/XvzucA8bz1I/AAAAAAAAI7c/dH7NuV1rPl8LJfKnUY9qTUOCUcckxohVACK4BGAsYHg/s320/2020-06-21%2B16.00.27.jpg" /></a></div><div> Just a sample of the pages. I'm trying to keep these posts short here in the beginning as I get use to playing with the Blog again. The days during the Pandemic has been like a sci-fi movie I have seen in the past - especially in the beginning when we panicked in our search for toilet paper, sanitizers, etc. I also did a class with Quinn McDonald entitled "DiaryMay2020" - all about keeping a diary during Covid 19 days. It really helped and I am still using the book I created to write my thoughts in - who knew - the need to reactivate this blog is a result of this class with Quinn.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aIdmmoEZ7fs/XvzvmtgatqI/AAAAAAAAI8E/r_RNhZda70sTgYgutt1txfTV1-Slt5T1ACK4BGAsYHg/s4032/2020-06-20%2B07.53.19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aIdmmoEZ7fs/XvzvmtgatqI/AAAAAAAAI8E/r_RNhZda70sTgYgutt1txfTV1-Slt5T1ACK4BGAsYHg/s320/2020-06-20%2B07.53.19.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One my recent posts in this diary:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKdaHfF66Vc/Xvzw784UW4I/AAAAAAAAI8g/PYIQhnGoJlQh4LiLQ4yDi76UyTvUsdSyQCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/2020-06-22%2B08.21.57.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKdaHfF66Vc/Xvzw784UW4I/AAAAAAAAI8g/PYIQhnGoJlQh4LiLQ4yDi76UyTvUsdSyQCK4BGAsYHg/s320/2020-06-22%2B08.21.57.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>"When the time is right and be the grace of God, 2020 will realign for the better good of all the Universe." We can hope! You all have a wonky doodle rest of the day - we have had rain on and off all day. I leave you with a look of my craft table. ; )</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oPs3qeF8cYI/Xvzxl-CdmCI/AAAAAAAAI80/lQQzHPawpWYg7lDVeutOF-1baXbG2gSkgCK4BGAsYHg/s4032/2020-06-13%2B11.16.03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oPs3qeF8cYI/Xvzxl-CdmCI/AAAAAAAAI80/lQQzHPawpWYg7lDVeutOF-1baXbG2gSkgCK4BGAsYHg/s320/2020-06-13%2B11.16.03.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Hugs and puppy kisses, we will get through this!😘</div>Marlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130652052406504185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270625627405448626.post-9900943666774914702020-06-10T12:22:00.001-05:002020-06-10T12:22:58.479-05:00Good Afternoon from St Louis<br />
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It worked. This was the day I arrived here and my 1947 bungalow is behind. I love it! Who would have thought I would ever buy a single dwelling home after living in apartments and condos all of my adult life. Love my fenced in back yard and my flower garden.</div>
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Also added to the my family has been an incredible pup known as KokoBean, aka The Bean. He arrived on my birthday in February 2019 and is growing into an awesome little guy.</div>
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He is my little mutt - Toy Poodle, Yorkie, and Maltese - and my constant companion to say the least. Right now I'm working on a project creating a "small book" after having a great online class with Seth Apter. I've done one and now doing another as a small gift.</div>
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Looking forward to getting to know all of you again and may also update the second blog which focuses on my Nest. Will have plenty photos to add over there. Stay safe and Hugs from a Distance.</div>
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My blog buddy <a href="http://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth</a> over at Altered Book Lover can guilt me better than anyone else I know. Love her blog. Have had such fun over the years emailing (when she had an email), sharing art, sharing cards, and just laughing over the blogland universe. Recently, I sent her a small box that included a number of items such as one of my notebooks I make and call "make it your own," a DVD, a book, etc. In her note on my blog, she once again implored me to please post more often. Since she is not on the social media, she does not catch me on Facebook or Instagram where I post a lot. The blog, unfortunately, has taken a back seat to the other social media.<br />
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I am not the first to note this. I have had other friends who have left Facebook and Instagram in order to focus on other projects - which could mean their blogging. Is blogging a thing of the past. I don't really think so. My problem is that I am literally using my iPhone to take all my photos and these are not downloaded to my computer automatically. When I was using my digital cameras - I would literally plug that into the computer and just use what I wanted. Now I am not that apple savvy and do not go back and forth between a PC and iPad or iPhone but - I should just suck it up and do what I usually do... I really love my iPhone photo apps - I really do.....<br />
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OK - hold on I'm getting back to the main thought -- And that is going to my iPhone and sending photos to my AOL account and then opening those and saving to my computer. Do you hear me whine? So here are a few photos from the holidays.... Yes, two glorious weeks off and over the holidays, I was able to organize and clean up my craft room. Will post photos later since they are not downloaded onto this lap top. And after the cleaning, I made a lot of art in two weeks. Oh my was that liberating. Mess upon mess downstairs as I watched and streamed Netflix old TV series to my TV. Have I told you how much I love the 70s show Kolchak - The Night Stalker? I watched all 20 episodes while "creating" -- which meant I also then had to clean up the downstairs mess:<br />
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Made two little altered books and got them sent off. The one below was for my blog friend Diane over at <a href="http://dianesalter.blogspot.com/">My Art Journal</a> as a "trade" for a beautiful Poppy Box she made for me. <br />
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Also on my two weeks off, I cooked and had a ball doing it. My friend/neighbor gave me a wonderful rough linen pinafore apron. Overall it was a fantastic time off, created a lot of art and just want to say Happy New Year to all of you. Love you all! And as a final note to Elizabeth - you guilt really well, girlfriend! LOL<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=270625627405448626" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MarlynnSignature.png" style="border: none;" /></a>Marlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130652052406504185noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270625627405448626.post-7349267371534775082013-12-25T09:46:00.001-06:002013-12-25T09:50:21.393-06:00Merry Christmas to all<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/25/648.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/25/s_648.jpg' border='0' width='640' height='640' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Merry Christmas to all of you and have a blessed day!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/25/647.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/25/s_647.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Marlynn<br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br /><br /><br />Marlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130652052406504185noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270625627405448626.post-11488314647521484072013-12-10T06:17:00.001-06:002013-12-10T06:17:32.855-06:00Snowy Icy weather all over<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/10/232.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/10/s_232.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- <br />Ice here yesterday and today snow moves in. OK -- you might say it is December! LOL. Thanksgiving came and went. Fun time with family as always. Life is good. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/10/233.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/10/s_233.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Yesterday worked on some cards and yes broke my sewing machine. Oh well, still playing with the cards. And planning on dismembering the machine. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/12/10/234.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/12/10/s_234.jpg' border='0' width='640' height='640' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Wishing you all a snowy day. Yes, this is disjointed but I wanted to get something posted so you know I haven't deserted you. <br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Marlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130652052406504185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270625627405448626.post-15877730627864739042013-11-27T09:07:00.001-06:002013-11-27T09:07:41.676-06:00Lazy Early Wednesday Morn<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-amnYN3Ox1Y0/UpYKuIgJR0I/AAAAAAAAIqM/oZMrhT6h3Ho/s640/blogger-image-1195645731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-amnYN3Ox1Y0/UpYKuIgJR0I/AAAAAAAAIqM/oZMrhT6h3Ho/s640/blogger-image-1195645731.jpg"></a></div>And all through the morn not a creature was stirring, not even the boys. And me? Up in my room with SyFy showing Haunted Highway and sipping a cup of Java. What a wonderful time in my world! The day will bring other adventures once all are up and awake. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-e7wbvriSnSk/UpYKvGwa0zI/AAAAAAAAIqU/_lpPiOO7Ctg/s640/blogger-image--478990695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-e7wbvriSnSk/UpYKvGwa0zI/AAAAAAAAIqU/_lpPiOO7Ctg/s640/blogger-image--478990695.jpg"></a></div>Marlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130652052406504185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270625627405448626.post-45879496383338255172013-11-26T20:56:00.000-06:002013-11-26T20:58:23.377-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On this Tuesday night, I am sitting here watching the Big Bang Theory waiting for family to arrive in order to begin our Thanksgiving Celebration.<br />
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Been a busy few days preparing for this annual visit when my brother and nephew drive from St. Louis. This year they have been driving in rain but are not that far away. <br />
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100 Works of Art inspired by 100 Words authored by <a href="http://www.lesleyriley.com/weblog/">Lesley Riley</a>. I don't think I can share with you how excited I am that one of my art pieces is one of the 100 Works of Art. For many months we were not able to let anyone know that a work of art we submitted to illustrate a specific quote picked out by Lesley was going to be published in a book. I was so excited when Lesley put out a call for artists to illustrate a quote she would select for you. I created a collage and when we can order the book and it is out there, I will show you a photo of that work of art and lead you to the order form.<br />
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Although November 22 has always been a reflective day for me - this 50 year anniversary is made less somber with Lesley sharing the news that the book proof is in and we will be able to order maybe by next week. As we head into this Thanksgiving week, let us all be reminded and grateful for all we have. My brother, nephew, Larcy, Phil, and Oliver we all be over at the Nest for Thanksgiving. I will keep you posted on my progress this week (yes I am off) with preparations!<br />
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Oliver is suppose to come over tonight and be with me to help with cleaning and shopping. He is such a great help in the craft room as he lies on the desk and directs me to what to do. Most of the craft room is cleaned up and Aaron will have a bed to sleep in but now we (read in here - Oliver and me) just need to refine more space for Aaron to toss his luggage.<br />
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Happy Friday! Don't know where you are - but where I am, they have started their Black Friday sales today. If you remember, retailers are losing a whole week from the shopping spree before Christmas since Thanksgiving falls in the last week of November. Last year, literally, this Friday would have been "Black Friday." Be kind to those shopping who get in your way. I will try to keep this in mind when I am driving my grocery cart around the aisles.<br />
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It has been busy this summer and fall. I just completed 10 postcards for a mail art swap. They will be put in the mail tomorrow. Also I've bought an iPad to see how easy it might be to work on the blog from here. We will see. <br />
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With my brother, you sometimes don't know how he would say this if her were in the room. At first, I did laugh out loud and trust me, our dad would have done the same. As a matter of fact we had a grand time at his grave site burial - yup laughter and tears especially when my brother and I started to break out in song (always sung on the road when we were young and encouraged by Dad) 99 bottles of beer on the wall . . . My aunt called a halt to that "celebration" - yes, a good time was had by all.<br />
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So I just wanted all of you who still have your Dad around -- cherish the time that you have them. Yes we have all been through good times and bad with our parents. I choose to honor his time here on earth. I'm sure him and Mama are having a fine time in heaven watching their two children (my brother and me) trip through this life with laughter and still trying to one up each other.<br />
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Don't let me get started on brothers! OK, love you baby bro!<br />
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Been immersing in my SmashBook which I am finding to be very freeing. Been extremely busy at the office in anticipation of preparation for meeting the end of June. I finally admited I had to let some things "rest" for a while such as my workouts and tennis. Yes, I still play tennis but not getting up at 6am on a Saturday moring to go play. I was working out three times a week mostly right after work and called a half to that since there were more times than one that I needed to work a little later.</div><div><br>
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All in all this has not been a bad thing and three weeks out I feel very calm and good. Sleep is fantastic LOL. <br>
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The title seemed appropriate since Baseball Season is upon us. Not usually a baseball fan but the Washington Nationals are burning up the mound. They may go all the way!<br />
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I do have my Nationals baseball hat and now just need to add a t-shirt - but I am so darn picky.... Anyway, need to head off to work and wanted to share my note from The Universe today -<br />
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"The evolution of all spiritual life, Marlynn, includes 3 absolutes:<br />
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P.S. It's when an old soul, Marlynn, becomes an old soul.<br />
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And so my little Grasshoppers out there, remember the evolution of all spiritual life! Have a great day and make sure whatever you do -- make sure you ROCK it!<br />
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Yesterday I painted my front door, went grocery shopping, stopped at cleaners and then it was time for Mr. Oliver. He got a new toy and took it to bed last night. Today we are hanging out. You all enjoy the rest of your Sunday. Hugs to all. When I hear any news I will let you know. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n7uEIrjHZSU/UU8xxgthHnI/AAAAAAAAIXQ/N5BCvqc07xA/s640/blogger-image--1308625640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n7uEIrjHZSU/UU8xxgthHnI/AAAAAAAAIXQ/N5BCvqc07xA/s640/blogger-image--1308625640.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b-GNV5MArFE/UU8xu7Q4BdI/AAAAAAAAIXA/4D8SKKV4fRY/s640/blogger-image-1012838975.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b-GNV5MArFE/UU8xu7Q4BdI/AAAAAAAAIXA/4D8SKKV4fRY/s640/blogger-image-1012838975.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IQALFvUqzC4/UU8xwMCvoPI/AAAAAAAAIXI/evvFqfSKqnA/s640/blogger-image-558558475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IQALFvUqzC4/UU8xwMCvoPI/AAAAAAAAIXI/evvFqfSKqnA/s640/blogger-image-558558475.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-T7Zqx05eb1s/UU8xzB49vAI/AAAAAAAAIXY/sq_nEYmj_LI/s640/blogger-image--340597960.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-T7Zqx05eb1s/UU8xzB49vAI/AAAAAAAAIXY/sq_nEYmj_LI/s640/blogger-image--340597960.jpg" /></a></div>Marlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130652052406504185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270625627405448626.post-80792760329179587502013-03-21T11:00:00.000-05:002013-03-21T12:45:39.463-05:00Waiting in the Breeze<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I should probably begin this post with my Note from <a href="http://www.tut.com/">The Universe</a> today. How appropriate, wouldn't you say?<br />
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PS, Remember Marlynn, before this entire adventure began, you once asked me to remind you of this? You asked that I time it right before the floodgates opened, so that you could stay grounded. You were studying at the prestigious Bent Light University.. in the Ph.D. program... on a Hula Hoop scholarship. "Go Illuminators!"<br />
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I think this is appropriate for today since I am still waiting for the results of the biopsies. You know, waiting is almost Zen like when you think of it. You just have to get into the moment, the flow, the dance and mesh in the here and now after twirling with your hula hoop. You cannot angst over things like this because it will throw your serenity into a tail spin.<br />
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Yes, my tail is usually spinning enough, my peeps. Between working, tennis, workouts, boxing, and creating, I really don't have much time to get into the "angst-mode". Really, not good for you emotionally, spiritually, or physically. So if you learn anything from my travels and journeys - learn this: live in the moment, be thankful for what you have, don't moan, groan, or whine. Say a prayer each day and make sure you thank you! <br />
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All that being said, I have been creating some pages in the "Lost Chord" book. The one above is using a clip art from Retro Cafe. She is a beauty, isn't she and so perfect for our upcoming Easter Celebrations. The background is from an old book, "The Lives of Saints" I picked up somewhere. Seemed it worked well.<br />
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So if you learn anything from my travels and journeys - learn this: live in the moment, be thankful for what you have, don't moan, groan, or whine. Say a prayer each day and make sure you say thank you! And whatever you do, don't let the train leave the station without you. <br />
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I believe it was harder to lay still in an uncomfortable position but not so uncomfortable as to make it unbearable. Mostly I just zoned out like I do in my workouts off and on. Harley and Larcy took good care of me. Lunch was fantastic. <br />
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Going to call it an early evening and watch mindless TV. Thinking it was a good idea to take the day off. Will head into work tomorrow. Thank you for your comments and private notes yesterday and today. New day tomorrow. *smile* I hear peach pie calling me! Hugs peeps!<br />
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Whew - made it through 3 surgeries and 18 rounds of radiation.<br />
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Harley rocked it all the way with me.<br />
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It has been two years since my "cancer birthday" - January 9, 2011.<br />
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Hmmm, am I concerned? Not sure. Why? My two fav doctors are disagreeing on the need for this biopsy. The oncologist - says "yes" it has to be done to make sure there is nothing there. Surgeon says "no" - it is not a concern although outside the lumpectomy site - tissue was taken else where during the last surgery and this is just scar tissue. Either way, will have the biopsy tomorrow and then will find out in four to five days the results. Guess it is better to be safe than sorry and also complicating this is the blood thinner I am on and the regime I go through to prepare for stuff like this. And that brings us to "how to prepare for a biopsy 101"<br />
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Oh, yeah, you didn't see the peach pie. And you know, I wondered why I put on weight 2 years ago. Couldn't be what I put into my mouth could it? Won't be able to workout, box, or play tennis next week - hmmmm, guess I will have to watch what I eat. Anyway, will be back with you soon and let you know how the journey goes tomorrow. Enjoy your paddy day.<br />
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I had the best corned beef and hash yesterday which was yummy! And got some of my Lost Chord pages worked on yesterday. Loving this little book!<br />
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YES, I did disappear for one month. The month of February. I signed up for a venture called "Be Your Own Beloved" and we took photos on various prompts every single day in February. AND, I did it. The whole 28 days I took them photos. I am the one who will sign up for a class and then not show up. But this one was different. Really different. This one was on day 16 of the 28:<br />
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A Part of the Whole<br />
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In my world, crazy hair, slouchy clothes on a day off - and photo all dressed up in sepia!<br />
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I love my part of the whole in my nest.<br />
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Some prompts were easy and some not so. I will share with you some of these throughout the month. Today I was creating in the journal, "The Lost Chord" -- you saw the beginning of it last year:<br />
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Worked on two pages today - The first page is still a work in progress - called dance. This book is becoming a story of the "lost" children in the world that run away to never never land or wonderland. Playing with silhouettes thorough the journal. Cutting out the clip art and then coloring in black! Every child's secret passion! And of course had to use the "doll heads" - love my doll heads.<br />
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The second page worked on today was started with an article in my stash of clip art concerning vampires:<br />
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New England always seem to have its share of vampires starting with one of my all time favorites, Barnabas Collins! Dark Shadows was my obsession in the late 60s-70s. <br />
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So no telling where this pages will lead but will work on some more tomorrow. Last week went to a crop and worked on the Paris Photo Sleeve Album. Had fun with the girls. Here are two of the photos I managed to get laid out:<br />
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And of course - the Tower:<br />
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Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!<br />
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Good morning dear Honeysuckle Breeze Peeps. I wanted to alert you to a development in my blog life. Looking for inspiration, I have created a second blog which will have nothing to do with my "artistic" endeavors.<br />
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It will be a blog to show you where my nest is and what my nest looks like.<a href="http://myhoneysucklenest.blogspot.com/"> My Honeysuckle Nest</a> is the name and I created it over the weekend.<br />
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I know, I know, I hear you murmuring - "she hasn't been keeping up with this blog, grrrrrr" - don't despair. Both blogs will probably feed off each other. I will not desert you - you can also knock on the door next door. *wink*<br />
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AND, I worked on a creation this past weekend, but cannot show you any images just yet. But to keep you coming back, remember................<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=270625627405448626" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/MarlynnSignature.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: none;" /></a>Marlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130652052406504185noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270625627405448626.post-85350997944291653112013-01-26T20:09:00.000-06:002013-01-26T20:09:31.098-06:00The month flew by quickly<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SOL4wMPzykc/UQSIv-D4JDI/AAAAAAAAILI/5RWWTVHwV8E/s1600/artjournal2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SOL4wMPzykc/UQSIv-D4JDI/AAAAAAAAILI/5RWWTVHwV8E/s320/artjournal2.jpg" width="320" /></a>It always amazes me how quickly time travels by when you are or are not having fun. January, oh January, you are now 26 days old.<br />
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And tomorrow will also quickly trip its way into history. Today was a fun day - Saturdays usually are.<br />
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Had time to play in my art journal, had lunch at a favorite restaurant, and got my HHR washed after the messy snow we had this week. Could not stand to have all that salt chemical on her red red body.<br />
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The Journal page to the left is in my "Smash" book. Wasn't sure I was going to like the size of it since I am use to creating on a smaller canvas. This portion is just a little bit of the page.<br />
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It sometimes amazes me how quickly some art journal pages are created. Am working on another in the smash book and already yawning my way to slumber land. You know there are only so many abominable snow men movies you can watch on SyFy and not sure I am "up" for another one. And so I will bid you goodnight, my honeysuckle peeps. Through my eyes tonight -- my living room mantle.<br />
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Night night! Sleep tight.<br />
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