Millicient

ive been wanting to make some rag doll type teddy bears (mainly so i could make them so cute dresses!)

so here is my first one. need to work on my facial stitching, but otherwise, she's pretty cute!

My own muse........

this morning, out of the blue, my friend and fellow artist, Kimberly Moore, sent me a message that she had painted this muse for me. just for me! i feel so honored and am just tickled by the unexpected gesture.

thanks so much, kim - so sweet.

On my worktable- parts of a whole

this is a section from something i am working on - a possible class.

almost home

we left Maine yesterday. we spent the night in Connecticut since i couldnt drive a minute more. at the moment, we are currently broke down off the Garden State Parkway within an hour of home.

i was motoring along and i started getting vibes about the car. it felt strange, so i got in the slow lane and slowed down. then the steering wheel locked up, fluid starting flying and the engine started steaming. luckily we were very close to a rest stop. i feel very fortunate as worse things could have happened.

gotta go, tow truck is here!

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update: we are home safe and sound. truck is on its way to my mechanic. some good Samaritans took a look at my car while waiting for the tow truck and they both guessed that the water pump broke. the fluid leaking all over was coolant.

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in other news:




My article for Wild Sister Magazine is out! Wild Sister is a new online magazine, created to empower women. This is their 2nd issue.

"Created and written by artists, poets, travelers, coaches, muses and bloggers; each issue breathes love, truth, wisdom, inspiration and empowerment into the lives of women everywhere".

To purchase your online copy ($5), go HERE. Let them know that kecia deveney directed you to their magazine, as I will receive credits for my readers. (thanks) My article is on page 28, it is just one of many wonderful contributions. A few of you have already contacted me about my article. As usual, I appreciate the support and feedback!

Glamping

Glamping puts the glam in camping. sure we are sleeping in tents, but we have nice cots and sweet little touches all around (like handmade banner flags, darliing wool blankets for each cot, shabby rugs in front of the tents, outdoor showers and these lovely outdoor vanities) There is a also a cook on hand and the breeze is pleasant and lazy at the same time. There are lovely flowers everywhere and birds chirping next to my tent window as they dine on homegrown raspberries.