Here are three easy and unique Halloween ideas for all ages. You’ll get some laughs and maybe even some strange looks with these. Did I mention they are FREE? Continue reading » » » »

Standard restrictions apply and Stock.xchng user must be notified and credited when using the photo for any public work. But how do you remember? Continue reading » » » »

Art doesn’t have to be overly large and complex. In fact, if you can imagine it, you can create it as art. I needed two pieces of artwork – cheaply and quickly! – to replace two self-portraits my kids didn’t believe represented them well anymore (they felt their own images were too childish!). Not wanting to spend oodles of money and lots of time shopping, I decided to use this as an opportunity to drive home a message I repeat often: Stay Focused. Continue reading » » » »

I planted gourds for the first time in my garden this year. I was excited to see them grow to the point where I felt comfortable snipping them from the long, winding stems. I should say, I’m using the word “comfortable” loosely. I would loved to have left the gourds on the vine a lot longer, but circumstances demanded I remove them a bit sooner. However, I’m pleased with the… Continue reading » » » »

I have started a collection of pretty beaded vases that have come to me with no name and no information. I am assuming these items are of little monetary value. I adore them because they look great en masse. So far I have collected 8 with hopes of finding more. Continue reading » » » »

I use lots and lots of quirky sayings in my normal conversations. Some things I say seem to be rarely used by other people, so much so that sometimes people don’t understand what I’m talking about. Hmm, and here’s an example: “Put some spit on it. That’s nature’s iodine.” This makes perfect sense to me, but not quite so… Continue reading » » » »