Being Pretty
The video above was my first experience of slam poetry. It was awesome! But the message behind Kate Makkai's "Pretty" is even better. Yes, I know this is a short post, but I think the video says it all.
Thankful Post #2
Sitting here in my house, in my chair, at my computer, listening my stereo - which just happens to be blaring out Cindi Lauper's Girl's Just Wanna Have Fun. I posted my Thankful post on Facebook: November FB challenge....post something every day this month that you are thankful for......Today I…
Being Thankful
Yesterday someone had posted a November Facebook Challenge to post something everyday this month that you are thankful for. I thought this was a wonderful idea to remind me of my blessings in life. But I also thought, oops starting a couple days late, so I'll have to double up…
Shift Arizona
Here I am, hanging out at Divas and Goddesses, hoping that none of the roofers fall through the ceiling of this old home. I checked out www.shiftarizona.com. Becky has some bookmarks out that say shift the way you shop. It says that if you shift 10% of your spending to…
Hot Mama!
[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2" orderby="title"] I was inspired to make some slide glass pendants using vintage illustrations of 1950's girls. They are fun, flirtatious and sexy. Here are four of them, there are eight total, but two are still in the works and two are at Divas and Goddesses at…
Somewhither Arts Update
I cannot believe where the time has gone. It's been flying by. My family also had all of last week off due to "fall break". There have some developments as well. Somewhither Arts is excited to be featured in Divas and Goddesses in downtown Glendale, AZ in the historic Caitlin…
16th Annual Front Porch Festival – Glendale, AZ
Come on our and enjoy a beautiful fall day in a charming historic setting with lots of activities and fabulous shopping! The more than 80 shops and eateries have many activities planned for the day, including demonstrations, make and take crafts, special treats and much more. The shops in Catlin…
Paper Scissors Death by Joanna Campbell Slan
I finally got my hands on a copy of Paper Scissors Death by Joanna Campbell Slan. Ms. Slan had suggested I read her book after reading post I did on another author. It is a "scrap-n-craft" mystery. Though out the book, you get information on scrapbooking or actual projects to…
A Full Stomach & Thoughts on Talent
I have a thought that I have been chewing on for a few days. And now that I've had my late night fix of tacos and cheddar bacon wedges, I'm ready to go. Seriously, I don't think I could have gotten out what I was thinking with a growling stomach.…
Late Night Rock Out
As most people know, I stay up late. Really late. I try to go to bed before 3am, but it doesn't always happen, especially if I get all excited about a book or get caught up in the excitement of creating. Just try and pull me away. Well, someone probably…