Just One Word Of Encouragement....

The other morning, I arose, grabbed my camera, my "wellies" (there are snakes and creepy-crawleys in Texas), and went out to shoot. Lots of new babies, and a few big babies, as well. This was the photo I used as our Mother's Day card to my husband's 89-year-old mother. Sadly, my Mama died long ago, and this weekend is especially hard, as it is Mother's Day, and her birthday...I try not to cry the entire day, but it is difficult... My dear blogging friend, Rhonda, came to my rescue the other day....I was feeling that it wasn't worthwhile to even try to blog anymore, and she was so sweet. I think alot of us, when we look at blogs that have thousands and thousands of followers, think, "why bother"...I have come to the decision that I don't do it to advertise my design business, or whatever, but because I like to share parts of my life...

I am not one of those people, who changes my home everyother day (although, I used to do that, but now, I have one thumb in a brace - dislocated, and the other wrist is ruined from years of abuse - doing faux finishes and hauling around furniture).

My friend, Cam, said not to talk about it, or it wouldn't happen...but, I am working on a novel, and she's right..I need to talk less and write more.

I also am one of those 'round tuit' people...as in, when I get around to it, I'm going to paint three different paintings that I have in my head...I got the supplies, and it's just sitting there, waitingI have decided to try masonite, as I have lots of frames, and framing is expensive, so rather than painting on the canvas' I have, I am having masonite cut to the size of the paintings...starting that process this weekend.

This whole thing is a bit disjointed, but I just realized that I have water aerobics in a half-hour, and need to spend at least fifteen minutes, squeezing myself into my suit...I have lost 12 lbs since February, walking, doing South Beach (with wine), and water aerobics...at least, I am consistent with that.

Thanks again, Rhonda, for reaching out to me.

Perspective....changes....moving forward?

I have enjoyed blogging...at least, at first...Then, I just went dry...now, I don't know where this is headed...sorry for just leaving all (what all? no comments)...in what lurch...

New perspectives on life...on what is important, and what isn't...for now, this isn't.

So, we shall see...

What Kind of Blog Am I

I started this blog as an Interior Designer....I've shared all my design portfolio, and quite frankly, I've changed my style over the past year(s)

I shared some of my "crafty stuff"...my photography....my art....but, not really myself...I tend to hold the world at arm's length....

Although some are quite interesting and pretty, I don't usually like to grab images, or even scan the images that I've cut out of magazines and saved over the years (I have a couple of dozen binders, overflowing with wonderful photos, recipes, craft ideas, art instruction..you name it, I've got it.

I don't comment on current events....I don't throw the "f" bomb in now-and-then, just to show how "f"ing cool I am...

I love fashion...I love history...I love music...I love good writing...

I feel I've "been there, done that, and bought the t-shirt"...so, now what?

Maybe tomorrow, I'll grab my camera and head for the hills...maybe tomorrow, I'll master the art of french macaroons with raspberry-rose buttercream....maybe tomorrow, I'll write an entire chapter for my novel......maybe tomorrow, I'll finish that watercolor...maybe tomorrow, I'll make beautiful hand-made picture frames....

I recently dislocated my thumb...(and that was the GOOD one)...I have a brace on it...I have another brace for the other thumb and wrist...this pretty much slows me down...but...maybe tomorrow....

I do know that I don't want to be BORING...to a Gemini, that is a fate worse than death...

so...........................

Tune in and see what tomorrow brings...