Mike, my "little BIG" brother came to help us at Happy Belly!!
So after all this fun when the show closes Saturday.....
I'LL BE BACK TO BLOGGIN!!
Photographer and Artist of Mixed Media Whimsy
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Getting Layered
I am having just a little bit too much fun playing with my photos
in Vivienne's SWAN DIVE online workshop
This week we are learning how to layer
using our own photos
I have been doing some extra Rain Dancing
(wishing, hoping, praying for rain)
and playing with fun techniques!!
This week we are learning how to layer
using our own photos
I have been doing some extra Rain Dancing
(wishing, hoping, praying for rain)
and playing with fun techniques!!
If you have ever considered taking an online class...
VIVIENNE IS THE ONE!
She is always available, full of information, inspiration and encouragement.
The classroom setting is user friendly, full of resources, videos, tutorials and links
I can't say enough about this ...just plain ol FANTASTIC!
And I have met so many new friends during these workshops.
And hey!
She even interviewed me here...come have a read!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
this day
Just about the time I felt a bit relaxed about the local fires and smoky air we are trying to breathe, I drive 5 miles from here to see a field on fire.It was so swift. The 7 units were all racing from tree to tree with water hoses and trucks. It was only about 5 acres, and they had it under control in less than one hour. But my stomach was in my throat. My heart pounded. I just can't imagine the magnitude of this kind of disaster that has claimed the lives and homes of so many, near and far.
We are still under such a severe drought warning and smoking ban
which is a huge concern with the upcoming Antique Festival
as thousands of people arrive
for the next few weeks.
This video BASTROP FIRE
has some amazing,unbelievable images of the recent fires
I have a renewed respect for Firefighters everywhere.
Several of these men lost their own homes
while they were fighting these fires
The tension is as thick as our 102 degrees hot afternoons
with the sounds of sirens on roads nearby...neighbors call each other,
checking in.
The tension is as thick as our 102 degrees hot afternoons
with the sounds of sirens on roads nearby...neighbors call each other,
checking in.
But on a much lighter note...
..we are still getting ready for Happy Belly days!!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Texas is on fire-UPDATE
I just received word from Laura's Mom that both Tim and Lauras employers have been generous with the next 6 months
of living expenses,
so there is not a monetary need right now. But oh how those boys love their Beanie Babies!!
and Laura is on the streets helping
her neighbors with their own losses.
She is just that kind of gal!
....and we are OK...but thousands
of families are not.
and Laura is on the streets helping
her neighbors with their own losses.
She is just that kind of gal!
....and we are OK...but thousands
of families are not.
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| photo by me |
Our friends above lost their home,
burned to the ground.
and all the boys have asked for  |
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is Beanie Babies. Got some?
You can mail them to
LAURA CRUISE
PO Box 2177
Laura Cruise is the daughter of my
neighbors Linda & Richard Hamilton of
photo by me December 2010
Share the Joy Thursday
Amidst all the smoke,stress and sadness
of Texas Wildfires nearby,
I have used a little photography play and art therapy
in my Swan Dive ecourse with Vivienne McMaster
We are encouraged to get messy with layering techniques
and playful post processing,
something I normally do not do with my photos...
but as you can see, I am having a blast!
How are experiencing JOY this week?
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