Sunday, November 29, 2009

Post Thanksgiving


Images Out of Sequence! After Thanksgiving day Paul took these images for me that I can use to sent with my entries for art shows this year. There was discussion about if the photograph is confusing with a grey background or a black. Some organizations prefer a format with black backgrounds only. I don't agree there will be confusion of what is object and what is background, but I'm not the judge!


On Thanksgiving Day, and the day prior, I was busy in the kitchen with preparations for the meal. I didn't take any photos. These are a couple of Paul's of Cooper and Kelly (AKA "the vehicle") Cooper did all the driving!

Cooper is working hard to master balance. Until he can do it himself, an adult has to walk him around! A few times he actually stepped 4-5 steps before his daddy caught him. Cooper was so excited that he screamed and clapped, as did his audience of Mom, Dad, Grammy T and Grampa Ed. Jabez followed him around too. She is anxious for him to be big enough to play. She has played with some neighbor kids, and she knows the potential for fun is in this tiny package of a little boy!

Cooper also enjoys any electronic gadget that has buttons to push. Here, he was writing his Autobiography. In it he tells about how wonderful his Grammys and Grandpas are. His other favorite gadgets include cell phones, tv remote controls, and laptop computers. This is the new generation learning "computer logic" in his infancy!

Cooper is also trying to master feeding himself. I'm sure he'll get better, but for now, even Jabez our dog, got tired of eating Cheerios! There was quite a collection under the table.

At Jolts and Juice in Caldwell on 10th street near Linden, April makes me a white chocolate with mint, soy milk, sugar free and decafe! She always says I take all the good stuff out of the coffee drinks.

Presentation is everything, as they say. Who wouldn't be happy to receive coffee from this smiling face!?

The saga of the 70 mugs to Sidney Australia continues! April allowed me to put up a display in her store to sell the mugs. I am selling them at $10 each. I should at least be able to get a return on my supplies. It was a labor of love regardless of the results. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving too!

Monday, November 23, 2009

70 handbuilt mugs to go to Australia! Just kidding!


I had an order for 70 mugs. The order came from Sydney Australia.
As emails were sent back and forth I became wary and eventually realized the
order was a scam. A call to the Better Business Bureau of Boise confirmed my
suspicions!

Meanwhile, I have 70 mugs waiting for the final glaze! They will be displayed
and will be for sale through the holidays at Jolts and Juice in Caldwell.
Thanks, April!

This mosaic is for auction in Sun Valley for the yearly
National Alliance on Mental Illness fundraiser.
The closing Gala Reception will be on Sunday, December 13th from 4:00-7:00