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.)



lsk

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!
dll

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.
dll

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