Please Sir, may I have another!

A friends husband brews his own beer. I was lucky enough to get a taste of the Weisenheimer Wheat. It's pretty good stuff. As you can see this one is empty. I've put in a request for some berry flavored brew. Blackberries are in season right now. Doesn't that sound good?
I'd love to brew my own beer and roast my own coffee. Huh.....Like I need another hobby.

Anyway, Thanks again to the brewmaster and the delivery service that brought it to my hands! The bottle will be returned ASAP!

lsk

"Muggs"

Here are the Muggs for the coffee shop. They are all packed up and ready to go. LuLu, Deb and I are going to make the drive to OBX, NC to deliver them today. I hope they like them, there are 50 of them total. ( If you click on the image you can get a closer view of the image.)



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Collage 'Tags'

I've been making tags that are collage....they're kind of cool....each has a little message. Collage is defined in this month's 'Cloth Paper Scissors' magazine. The term collage derives from the French verb "coller" meaning to glue or to paste. It was originally coined by George Broque & Pablo Picasso in the beginning of the 20th century when collage became a distinctive part of modern art; it entails much more than the idea of gluing something onto someting else. Collage began with paper, moved to canvas, & then graduated to wood. Collage in any form is a creative & rewarding way to express yourself!
My Mom has become the 'Queen of Collage'!!! She has altered an entire book & a few of my journals totally in collage & doodle. It's amazing!
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PS: The sun finally came out & the sky was nice & clear.... no hazy humidity!!!
It's been warmer in Wisconsin the past 3 - 4 days than it has been here!!!

Another Gray, Dull Day

Wed., 06/17/09
It's been gray and dull again, with a little rain. I miss the clear air and blue sky of Wisconsin..... the "HD air" (high definition), as my brother describes it! I finally finished the handmade, hand-sewn book for Dad, for Father's Day. It's not a journal because I didn't think that he would write. I wrote out the 'Desiderata' poem by Max Ehrmann on the first pages, and I added many other sayings, prayers, & pictures that I thought he would like. It's in the mail now; he should have it by Sunday, so I'll be anxious to see what he says once he opens it.
Now I'll begin work on 2 'special-order' books, & on more of my various types of journals so they are ready for the craft fairs in the Fall.... I wish that each little book that I make is somehow a source of inspiration to someone... that is what I'm thinking as I make each book.
Hopefully tomorrow will bring a brighter, clearer day.
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Wishing!

This is where my girl and I wish we were today!!!! However it's not in the cards for us in the near future. This picture was taken on Hatteras a while back on a beautiful December day. LuLu loves to play ball on the beach!!! She is a beach bum!!!


lsk

Promethea Moth

When I went out to the mailbox today I saw this promethea moth on the outdoor light outside the studio. It was just hanging out there opening and closing its wings like it was fanning itself ( in the shade). The right wing had some damage and a small portion was missing. The promethea moth is found in the eastern half of the United States and into Canada. I wish I could have seen the caterpillar that produced this moth because they are blue-green and mostly smooth, with rows of different colored knobs or tubercles. I know this thanks to my Peterson butterflies and moths guide. I'll bet the colors were brilliant.
Peace

lsk

My Best Friend, by Red ( of Red & Rover)

My best friend is a kissing fool. She'll cover your face in a slippery drool.
You'll be clean as a whistle yet wet to your neck
From a single, slobbery "LuLu"-dog - peck!

It's been rainy & wet outside. Everybody goes to work all day. Life's been a little boring.
I feel like playing a good game of frisbee.
LuLu

Getting LuLu's Approval

I've been getting a few journals ready to send to a gallery near Penland. As I was poking the holes into 'signatures' for a few of the smaller sized journals, LuLu came over to pay close attention to what I was doing!
She is one very nice girl!!!
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Mugs

I've been working on some "Muggs" for a coffee shop. I've been having some fun with these. Deb helped me come up with the faces and then make stamps with each face. Here are just a couple of greenware examples. I'll post more pictures after they are glaze fired.

lsk

This morning in the front yard garden I found lots of colorful surprises! I spent time early watering everything! It has been hot the last few days"90ish".



The orange lily is over 5 feet tall! Pretty amazing.



The pink astillbe is fluffy and beautiful. I can't wait to see it when the flowers are all the way open.












It seems like this time of year I get distracted by the goings on in the garden. I am so drawn to the colors and textures. I get sucked into the outdoor environment.

Watching gardeners label their plants
I vow with all beings
to practice the old horticulture
and let the plants identify me.

- Robert Aitken


lsk

Slug Patrol

We are having trouble with slugs in the garden....they are munching on new growth, buds, leaves, but NOT on weeds! Each night the "slug patrol" is out in an attempt to control some of the damage. I heard that ducks eat slugs. I'm thinking I might want to entice a few ducks to reside in the yard for a while, but I'm not sure LuLu would like that.
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