here's the latest episode...enjoy!
7.04.2009
6.29.2009
6.21.2009
dad, you're the greatest...
my dad calls me "kiddo" even though i'm 36 years old. he still sends me stocking stuffer toys at christmas. my dad makes me feel like a child at heart.
my dad makes sack lunches for the homeless people in his area. he would do just about anything he could for his "kids," even though we're all well beyond old enough to take care of ourselves. :) my dad dotes on little ones, gives freely, and puts thought into his gifts (no generic gift cards from this guy!) my dad inspires me to be generous too.
my dad worked his butt off for 30 years at coors while making sacrifices of himself to provide for the people he loves. he modeled a flawless work ethic for us. my dad taught me to do my best and work hard.
my dad is retired and making sure to enjoy every minute. my dad plays golf. he makes art. he reads. my dad travels, goes fishing, and takes drives in the mountains in his little sports car. he loves his pets, and he takes long naps in his hammock. my dad reminds me to make time to enjoy life.
my dad is proud of my work as a social worker. he is proud of my brother's job as a golf professional. he is proud of his girlfriend's children too. as different as i am from my brother, we are equally loved by our dad, and we know it. my dad inspires me to be non-judgmental.
i could go on, but suffice it to say my dad pretty much rocks. :)
here's a little video, i made a similar one last year, but it's all still true and valid, so i spruced it up a bit.
happy father's day to the coolest dad on the planet. i love you!
my dad makes sack lunches for the homeless people in his area. he would do just about anything he could for his "kids," even though we're all well beyond old enough to take care of ourselves. :) my dad dotes on little ones, gives freely, and puts thought into his gifts (no generic gift cards from this guy!) my dad inspires me to be generous too.
my dad worked his butt off for 30 years at coors while making sacrifices of himself to provide for the people he loves. he modeled a flawless work ethic for us. my dad taught me to do my best and work hard.
my dad is retired and making sure to enjoy every minute. my dad plays golf. he makes art. he reads. my dad travels, goes fishing, and takes drives in the mountains in his little sports car. he loves his pets, and he takes long naps in his hammock. my dad reminds me to make time to enjoy life.
my dad is proud of my work as a social worker. he is proud of my brother's job as a golf professional. he is proud of his girlfriend's children too. as different as i am from my brother, we are equally loved by our dad, and we know it. my dad inspires me to be non-judgmental.
i could go on, but suffice it to say my dad pretty much rocks. :)
here's a little video, i made a similar one last year, but it's all still true and valid, so i spruced it up a bit.
happy father's day to the coolest dad on the planet. i love you!
6.20.2009
Scrappy Hour: 52 Q Mini Art Journal
yep, i'm back at it this weekend! these two videos are my progress thus far on the two mini-art journals i've been taking part in on other blogs.
the first is the 52Q: http://www.embers.typepad.com. Weekly prompts asking a question, you answer on an art journal page of your choice. here's mine so far:
the second is the bi-weekly journal prompts that rachel (aka tallyho) is hosting at http://www.oneyearartjournal.blogspot.com. i'm doing these on ATC sized cardboard pieces and keeping them in an altered tin. here's my progress on those:
i will try to update these videos quarterly and by the end of the year do a final one with all of the pages together! i'm enjoying these art journaling experiences...it's new to me and so far it's been enriching.
thanks for stopping by, don't forget to leave me a comment, it's nice to know someone's out there sometimes...have a great weekend!
the first is the 52Q: http://www.embers.typepad.com. Weekly prompts asking a question, you answer on an art journal page of your choice. here's mine so far:
the second is the bi-weekly journal prompts that rachel (aka tallyho) is hosting at http://www.oneyearartjournal.blogspot.com. i'm doing these on ATC sized cardboard pieces and keeping them in an altered tin. here's my progress on those:
i will try to update these videos quarterly and by the end of the year do a final one with all of the pages together! i'm enjoying these art journaling experiences...it's new to me and so far it's been enriching.
thanks for stopping by, don't forget to leave me a comment, it's nice to know someone's out there sometimes...have a great weekend!
6.16.2009
books about books rock
Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader by Anne FadimanMy review
rating: 3 of 5 stars
It's a book about books, how could i go wrong? Actually, it's a collection of essays about books, and I loved it. I empathized with much this author had to say...from how one treats his/her books (with reverence, or with passion, and everything in between) to how one blends a collection with a partner's.
great to read right before bedtime and drift off dreaming about books...
View all my reviews.
6.14.2009
Scrappy Hour: 52Q Mini Art-Journal progress
okay, one last scrappy hour video before this lovely weekend comes to an end. i'm sure getting a kick out of making these! talked to my dad today who said "yeah those are pretty cool...so what'll it be next month?" ha ha. well, i admit to being a bit adhd with my regular features around here...my whole life is like this. i don't really do anything on a regular basis (outside of the usual...you know...bathing, eating, working blah blah blah...)
so, enjoy it while it lasts, people! a closer look at the 52Q pages you've seen a few photos of before...
thanks for stopping by...have a GREAT week!
so, enjoy it while it lasts, people! a closer look at the 52Q pages you've seen a few photos of before...
thanks for stopping by...have a GREAT week!
6.12.2009
Scrappy Hour: Be Yourself Mini Album
so....i am now officially addicted to making videos online at www.onetruemedia.com. it looks like scrappy hour might just become a regular feature around here! could it be? heidi not switching gears right in the middle of something? only time will tell, blogfriends, time will tell.
in the meantime, here's another mini video...you've seen this one before, but not every page. please forgive the shadows in the video, i'm still learning about my new camera...
thanks for stopping by - have a great weekend, and maybe make some time for a scrappy hour of your own!
in the meantime, here's another mini video...you've seen this one before, but not every page. please forgive the shadows in the video, i'm still learning about my new camera...
thanks for stopping by - have a great weekend, and maybe make some time for a scrappy hour of your own!
Welcome to Scrappy Hour
introducing scrappy hour. which is really just another of my silly names for irregular features here at the ol' blogorama. we'll see if this one sticks. i'll admit i am drawn to the combination of creativity & cocktails. so come on in, grab a drink & let's get scrappy ladies!
for the longest time, i used to dream-out-loud about having a whole long weekend in a secluded hotel, just me, kirk, nature, a pool, and BOOKS! i'm a bonafide bookworm, and kirk and i have amassed quite the library over the past 14 years or so...the problem is, i don't have a lot of time to read. when i finally settle in with my book, it's almost always nearly 1 or 2 am. not the best time to read the kind of novels i like - long, epic, historical novels.
a few years ago, we decided to actually do it. go away for a long weekend and with no tourist activities on the agenda, to a secluded place, and just read & relax. the bookworm break was born.
the first year, we went to the central california coast, 2 nights in pismo beach, 3 nights in cayucos. last year, we rented a cabin in idyllwild. this year, we stayed at an old resort in san marcos. i'd been there for a couple of work related conferences and while it isn't uber-posh, it's relaxed, the accommodations are perfect, and it's situated on a lake. perfect place to chill and read.
this mini-album is my 3rd mini ever. i'm really starting to like this format! i used a blank album by 7-Gypsies, papers by Basic Grey, Making Memories, and October Afternoon...plus a plethora of embellishments that have been sitting in my stash for way too long. Now they have a nice new home. I'm happy with the way it turned out, hope you enjoy, too:
let me know what you think by leaving a comment, and thanks for joining me for scrappy hour! ;)
for the longest time, i used to dream-out-loud about having a whole long weekend in a secluded hotel, just me, kirk, nature, a pool, and BOOKS! i'm a bonafide bookworm, and kirk and i have amassed quite the library over the past 14 years or so...the problem is, i don't have a lot of time to read. when i finally settle in with my book, it's almost always nearly 1 or 2 am. not the best time to read the kind of novels i like - long, epic, historical novels.
a few years ago, we decided to actually do it. go away for a long weekend and with no tourist activities on the agenda, to a secluded place, and just read & relax. the bookworm break was born.
the first year, we went to the central california coast, 2 nights in pismo beach, 3 nights in cayucos. last year, we rented a cabin in idyllwild. this year, we stayed at an old resort in san marcos. i'd been there for a couple of work related conferences and while it isn't uber-posh, it's relaxed, the accommodations are perfect, and it's situated on a lake. perfect place to chill and read.
this mini-album is my 3rd mini ever. i'm really starting to like this format! i used a blank album by 7-Gypsies, papers by Basic Grey, Making Memories, and October Afternoon...plus a plethora of embellishments that have been sitting in my stash for way too long. Now they have a nice new home. I'm happy with the way it turned out, hope you enjoy, too:
let me know what you think by leaving a comment, and thanks for joining me for scrappy hour! ;)
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