The Firm Grasp wafting Cloud

My desert is far away today
But how can I not
Hear them
And when the sky was clear
They filled it with a mess
That was not natural
So by the end of the day
things glowed like silver
But I still find a place
inside to get
Known by this new
land
Every shrub and tree
Will be my friend
As long as my ground touches
feet
There was many grasses by that
tearing cheek
Long ago, it was liqour stores and funny pictures
Lament not for those days.
A new dawn commences
wake up from that permafrost
Lest it misses you
and We become stuck forever

The Soft Hard Dream that is Vivid but Real as S*

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<3 and replenishment to you this weekend! :)

In a Word

 

 

It Twas Time

Year of '012 time to take action on reflections.
Learn to play more.
Have fun.
Set time aside wisely.
So with that said my family and I went for a 3.5 hr ride to to visit the Effigy Mounds State Park.
We got lost on the way, a minor detour be we were committed and arrived at the trail and visitor center at dusk.  By the time we reached the mountain-top the sun was setting.  It was beautiful, I will not forget it or the town I swear I've dreamt of it a couple of years ago.  I also had a dream when Enoch was just a baby (over 6 years ago) I had been to the mounds with C and E and just as in my dream the mounds were covered in leaves but that did not hide their magic.

 

and these new things...

<<'Sedona Sky' and 'Farm Story' paintings>>

The local food co-op is doing an artist's corner each month.  January is my month (here is a quick peek), so right now I'm filling it up. (Above and below) 

Handpainted Cards

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Below Photo:  Also a new Arrow Necklace is available.  It's a combo of light blues/ muted brights and it's called 'Dawn Bringer'.

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Below:  I have been really enjoying making these cards, each one is like a mini-painting and comes with an envelope/ sticker (as seen in the top photo @ the co-op setup)+++

'Sea Messages' small square card

'Best Picnic'  small square card

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And mini-valentine cards waiting to be packaged.

Each one is an original painting and will be between 2 - 5 dollars.

This week I will be updating the shop.  Hopefully you can find these goodies in there!

and 

«Le Déjeuner sur l'Herbe» de Jean Renoir (1959).  more here...

tawny mask

and

Rough Drafts (Quantum Dottie)...

Hey 2012!

Oh hello blog!  I've been taking a wee break from you.  You see, I wanted to spend some time with the family for the Holidays, then of course I got sick!  Ha...  I'm on the mend now.  So, with the end of the year come and gone I'll go over what's been happening...

'New Year Ground' Gouache, Watercolor and Acrylic by Ancient Pocket 11 x 8.5 inches

 and

'Flowers and Corners' by Ancient Pocket 11.5 x 15 inches (above photo)
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'Home Sweet Home' Card

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'How Are You' Card

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'How Are You' (back) Card

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 'Hi' Card

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 'Waterfall Magic' Card

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 'Tarot Magnets' Card

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 'Tarot Magnets' (back) Card

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 'Dinner w/ Friends' Card

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 'Ghost Story' Card

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 'Calderas Street' Painting

So with all this new work I will be adding things to the shop and be super busy this week!

and

a special treat from the mail!

Thanks to Ermie (JPD)...  Jennifer the package was beautiful and cheered up my X-mas by waves!!!  Love to Jennifer, she makes the most amazing clothes and her designs are like heaven on earth...  For sure.  I took a few shots of the scarf she sent my way (it's the Venice Spectrum Print, so grateful.  The photos are not the best!  :)

and Day of X-mas photos with Enoch and his cousin at Grandma's house. (below)

Since I became as sick as a dog, I decided to make Elderberry Garlic Honey, a variation on a Russian Folk Remedy. (below)

and then my husband took it up a notch and made Elderberry Syrup.  This has been the best thing ever, since my daughter and I both have the same cold.  Thanks C!!! (below photo)

and thus a big pot of homemade Lentil/ Ginger Veggie Soup...  (below picture)

so for New Year's Ever we were at a family wedding.  That's me on the far right making a funny face, Iris is being held by C and he's taking the photo, above Iris is her Uncle Matt.  (below photo)  It snowed finally during this wedding so we got a White NYE!!!  It was so cold we left the party at around 11 pm or so...

and the awesome high chair at the hall where the wedding was held.  This chair has probably been there since C was in high school!  Festive enough for the 2012... Yes!!!