A long time ago in a galaxy far far away...I used to post regularly in this journal.  I haven't since 2020 and for good reason(s) which have to do with the health and safety of my family and myself. Cancer, deaths, surgeries (Nate, Chang), treatments, chores, downsizing, upsizing all have played a part in my absence and lack of writing which, ( Read more... )

My last journal post was in December and as usual it was what was happening to me at that moment. Moments change, moment to moment.  This moment (or as of late) I am in a creative surge which is quite wonderful. Oh, there are plenty of things that I have to deal with such as the broken, the dusty, the whining or other such dramas but who doesn't ( Read more... )

DIRTY LAUNDRY 12/05/19

Yesterday's plans: Order shrink bands for vinegar bottles (did that) and then things went totally awry. Echo is not functioning due to a cord that split (on order). Then spent hours on the phone with the cable company about bill, phone, and printer probs. My printer is not working due to inability to communicate with my router ( Read more... )

Today is the day after. I have waited so long to take care of my teeth for one reason or another but now...it's done! If one is born with great teeth and takes care of them...you should count your lucky stars! That wasn't the case for me EVER. Besides impacted wisdom teeth which required surgery when I was quite young (20's), numerous gum surgeries ( Read more... )

Yesterday (Monday) was a real down day as I woke up exhausted. I can usually deal with all the pain but that exhaustion sure puts a damper on things.  When one can barely move...makes it pretty hard to get anything done. I knew it was coming what with the fluxuations in the weather and my tendency to worry about things I cannot do a thing about.  ( Read more... )

Yesterday was a beautiful day in the desert SW or at least it started out that way. I had planned on potting up some flowers, herbs and my patio tomato since the moon was in Taurus (earth sign). Unfortunately for me, our neighbor decided to have his yard sprayed with pesticide for ticks and I am EXTREMELY sensitive to any kind of chemicals!

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Being an artist is just the determination you are making things ( Read more... )

The Birthday Bash for Cecil was a great success (I survived altho sometimes I wondered IF I would).  I made a killer lasagna and an awesome salad and we picked up some cupcakes from his favorite cupcake place. I actually cleaned off the bead stuff from the dining table and Mary and another dear friend joined us for dinner.  Nate helped me in the ( Read more... )

Maybe I could get some stuff done IF I just stayed home but that's not happening!!! Friday we took some of Cecil B. Lee's art down to the Art Center to get framed. Anna, our framer, has been there for 45+ years and has become a good friend and she KNOWS frames and just what is needed for a piece and she is soooo creative! She had them (2 pieces, ( Read more... )

There is a sense of peace in Leedum despite the business of the Soltice Season.  Each morning after my meditation on the deck (before Chang even arises), I light my candles on the sunporch and their fragrance fills the air with pine, vanilla and sage. By the time I heat up water for my first cuppa joe, Chang is up and wanting out to pee ( Read more... )