creative faery

Live- art journey

 
This week I worked on my goals of living my life...I worked less; enjoyed family more; and got to play!  

My daughter and I did some art together, word collage.  I got a really good deal on the words "live" and "laugh," $3 at a discount store...so much cheaper than me carving them myself, and we collaged them with tissue paper and other embellishments...mostly, it was nice creating with her.

My father-in-law came down from Toppenish, and we had yet another Christmas...it was their first one because they've had some things going on...so I felt good being able to create something "homey" for them...We played Kinect - Dance Central; and laughed and talked.

Sooo...it was a great week!

And lastly, I've been inspired by watching these awesome videos from Milliande.  She shares her art so freely...what I like mostly is that she "plays," and she creates an environment where the rest of us would be artists feel comfortable playing.  Sometimes half the battle for me is that I don't know what to create. 

Here is her web-site:  http://www.milliande.com/   She has been posting a new video every day!  If you hunger for more, she has quite a few on YouTube as well. 

Have a blessed week my friends...until the next time...

Embarking a New Year

I am a lover of living...thus, I have been living and enjoying life...which sometimes limits time to do other things...like my blog...

I knew I wanted to start my blog going again, because I love writing.  However, the dilema came because I have varied interests and various things I want to write about...making my blog strictly art related, poetry related, creativity related or just writing seemed to restrict me in ways I don't want...so, I start my adventure just writing. 

My father-in-law started writing at the age of 72.  Never before a writer, he committed to write for at least 2 hours every day, sometimes up to 3 hours.  Of course, he's retired...but more than that, he's committed.  Two hours a day is more than I can alot for this adventure, but I do believe I can commit to writing something everyday...My writing time doesn't have to be on my blog.  It could be letters to friends; thinking of you notes; working on my stories, or even doing my poetry therapy stuff. 

Embark was the word of the week from Writer's Island.  I thought it was a word well chosen.  One should always have plenty of adventures to embark on...so these are some that I propose I will seek.

continue to seek joy in all things - think joy, feel joy, live joy - and thus embody joy

commit to doing my life healthier; more fruits & veggies & exercise - follow the doctor's detox guidelines and not fudge.  I deserve to go into my retirement years with strength and vitality! (pain-free)

commit to spending more time with my family - make "dates"; continue to create traditions and memories

pursue my new career of Poetry Therapy with enthusiasm so that we may all heal through our stories and learn all the best there is to know in each other.

love my husband and cherish him with all my might because he is my truest gift from God.

CHEERS!  To my old friends who are so fun to watch create; and to my new friends getting a chance to explore your new adventues!

 

Proud Mama!

My daughter, Kendra, finished her first triathalon!  She's been working so hard towards it..and now she gets to reap the rewards.  Honestly, as a mom, it's challenging to know how much encouragement and push to give and how much to let her figure things out on her own.  Though she's trained for this off and on for many many months, this is the first time she went through with it.  Sometimes there is fear in success for all of us...My husband decided to do it with her and even made several dates to practice with her (especially the swim because it's a booger...) and he stayed behind to encourage her and be with her.  I have to say that's one of the most romantic things for me. Really, it's things like this that won my heart.

When she was done, she was sooooo proud!  AND, she was ready to do another one.  I know this high...once I rode my bike several miles to a race, ran 13 miles; rode my bike home and bowled 13 games!   I probably would have kept going but my friends said, enough!  The body is an amazing thing. But this euphoria is a great feeling that I hope she has over and over and over again...she's beautiful and I want her to KNOW it!

I can see how this success will bring her more success because she conquered her fears and learned she is good enough and she is worth it.  I'm proud of you!!!!  And a million thanks to Joe for being there...He could have easily leave her in the dust...instead, he showed her what a winner looks like.

Heart Swollen with Joy

Rembrandt coffee house, Eagle, Idaho

 Yesterday was synchronicity for me....a perfect day in every aspect.  It's been a long time with all the changes in my life.   There were many times I just stopped and thought of all the joy in my life.

It started with talking on the phone with my sister and just enjoying every moment.  We could talk for hours about anything.  There is great comfort and a feeling of acceptance and friendship.  I am blessed to have her in my life.

Then, I went to a special fundraiser doing Zumba dancing for two hours.  I must say that dancing reminds me of the joy I can set free from my heart.  Letting go and just being in the "groove," no worries about time or place...it's the most sacred place to just be.  I can not think of an adequate word that the English language can use to describe it...except  "SACRED."   I feel at one with my soul and my God.

Then, I became the "keeper of stuff" for my husband and daughter as they worked on their triathalon.  I sat on the Green Belt along the river reading and writing...a most excellent book about a woman on her path and of her Gift.  I contemplated my new trail and where it was leading me and knew that I was finally on the road to peace again in fulfilling my purpose.

Lastly, because my family was tired and my husband and I wanted date time, I took him to this wonderful coffee house that we had not been to before, where a friend of mine was playing in her band.  The coffee house (above) was eclectic with local art all around, and the music my friend's family played ranged from blues, to jazz to rock and roll (because the kids are now 11 and 12). 

Everything, I mean everything, was better than expected.  My heart is swollen with joy.  Thank you God for my awareness, for my clarity and for the feeling of contentment. 

Grammy Greats

I have always wondered why people love being grandparents so much; and now, I get to know.  We get to BE in the moment and enjoy the little things without all the drama and fits... We work through being tired or agitated because we know our time is short.

So I got to just exercise imagination with Kaden.  It's awesome.  On Wednesdays, we visit him at his house...and this Wednesday we got to be in HIS world...and it was quite delightful! 

First, he and I made up a running game where we race from the sidewalk to the tree.  I count in Japanese and then we go.  The cool part of his game, with his rules, everyone GETS A TURN to win...that would be awesome in real life, wouldn't it?  Then, the game evolves from there.  Then there are "sharks" in the water that we have to get out of the water so we can keep swimming.  We use a net...which works in his world...and whew!  We are safe...then there's a jelly fish,  piranha, and dinosaurs...and finally there's no more room in his garage for all the animals we've captured,  when suddenly, we come upon a pteradactyl!  Now, here's the dilema...I say, well, we are going to run to the tree really fast...hug the tree...and push the magic button, and the tree will catch the pteradactyl with its arms, and we will b e safe.  So the tree saves us, we thank the tree and tell the tree how much we love it, and run for safety.  And then, the abominable snowman comes...when I tried to use a scary voice, he says, "no grammy! I don't like that voice!" 

Seems grammy is not allowed to be scary (sweet)...just a place to feel safe and use our imaginations...and, I like that...I like that a lot...

Truest Love

 

For those of you whom doubt, true love does exist.  Someone whom admires  you and respects you and holds you in high esteem...even when they know all the worst about you.  And I am genuinely happy. 

Today, my love, we celebrate 13 years of marriage, and people still call us newlyweds because we are so comfortable with each other...laughing, talking, teasing...it's easy...and you are perfect for me.

No people, I'm not saying we are without our faults or that everything is pie in the sky, Brady Bunch, Huxtables...but we have a comfort and know where we stand...healthy boundaries.

So cheers!  to love and happiness as Al Green would say..

Summer time Girl

Anyone who knows me knows that summer-time is MY time.  They think it's because I came from Texas...where sunshine is prevalent...which I believe to be partly true...but I love its light...I LOVE its energy...it gives me power and vitalizes and renews my convictions to do...to be...to enjoy...

In the mornings, the sun slides in my window and gently wakes me...5:00ish...the birds are singing to each other....and I ease into my day...drink my coffee and do my day...then at night, it slowly closes the shade, and I drift to sleep...this gentleness is also what I enjoy...two diverse reactions...another benefit is productivity!  I get so much done!  Big blocks of time to give to projects and charity and EXERCISE! (so I can feel good about myself)..;

So, CHEERS to summer sun!  Thanks for being so wonderful.

Summer time Girl

Anyone who knows me knows that summer-time is MY time.  They think it's because I came from Texas...where sunshine is prevalent...which I believe to be partly true...but I love its light...I LOVE its energy...it gives me power and vitalizes and renews my convictions to do...to be...to enjoy...

In the mornings, the sun slides in my window and gently wakes me...5:00ish...the birds are singing to each other....and I ease into my day...drink my coffee and do my day...then at night, it slowly closes the shade, and I drift to sleep...this gentleness is also what I enjoy...two diverse reactions...another benefit is productivity!  I get so much done!  Big blocks of time to give to projects and charity and EXERCISE! (so I can feel good about myself)..;

So, CHEERS to summer sun!  Thanks for being so wonderful.

Renewal

I miss being here...when I was going strong, my network and friendship circle was tight...I looked forward to learning, growing and sharing from others...I say I'm a writer...yet...I don't spend enough time doing it...if you love something or someone, the best thing to do is spend time...so I think I shall spend more time doing it...my fear has always been what will I write about?  From listening to others whom are avid writers and bloggers, no worries..."it" will come...whatever "it" is...whatever is important or need to be said.

When I first created this blog, over 3 years ago, it was intended to share my creative musings and endeavors, of all kinds, art (which I'm not very good at, but love learning), writing, cooking and just sharing...even if the only one who ever reads it is me...It's time for a change...last year and all its craziness and crap is over...time to turn over a new leaf...an almost Autumn leaf...and start anew...so my friends...beware...I shall come-a-visiting.  See ya soon!

Taste Challenge

Okay my friends...I was inspired by a poem I read yesterday that involved the tastes of a place.   And food brings about joyous memories with friends and families and those special people we love.  So, here's my challenge:

Write a poem about the tastes of YOUR place...and then maybe include one of your favorite recipes...it can be from that place your wrote about, or one of your favorite recipes...I think it would be really cool to gather recipes of places from around the world....Then I can wake up and say things like, I'd like to travel to Austrailia today or Georgia, and pull a recipe out and be reminded of you!   Besides, my recipe box needs new tastes!   ENJOY!

Though I live in Idaho now...my strongest memories of taste are from Texas...

So, here's my poem:

Random thoughts on the Flavors of Texas

I’ll tell you a

half dozen things about

the flavors of Texas.

The best bar-b-que ribs

and brisket you

ever did taste

because it’s grilled

in a brick fire pit

with Mesquite wood

and a homemade with a

vinegar/beer concoction.

Even Bill Miller’s

on  a Texas corner can make

it almost like that.

Unlike  Boise’s Dickey’s,

whose food tastes

cold and processed…

The sauce isn’t too bad though.

And  Ahhhh…

the Mexican food

so close to the border

has its advantages.

Those Mexican mamas making masa.

Enchiladas made from real corn tortillas,

with joy from hands which love

to dish deliciousness and

make your tongue tingle with taste.

Now that’s Texas

    -a true taste corner.

 

And did I tell you

about Big Red,

bubble gum soda,

the flavor of childhood

and firemen’s picnics…

and Blue Bonnet icecream…

You can’t buy that here in Idaho,

   a state

so lackluster in flavor.

Is it because the

borders are so far way?

or is it because I miss

The taste of home…

Even Idaho potatoes

tasted better in Texas

grilled with my daddy’s hand

for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Is it because my daddy

is a good cook?

Or do the potatoes

gain flavor

being trucked

all that distance?

I’m not dissing

on Idaho.

Perhaps, I’m just missing

the Flavors    of   Texas

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..........

My husband says this recipe is orgasmic...that's boy talk for it's AWESOME!

I mixed two recipes together...

Download King ranch chicken