Heading South

We will be driving down to Florida and having Christmas with 2 of our 3 kids .... I look forward to sharing my art with you -- watch for me to post on or around Jan 10.

Hugs on a ring

I was part of a group that collected 3 x 3's and sent them as a ring of recovery to a fellow stamper who needed some hugs ... here is a photo of the ring. Each card was decorated on the front, but flat, with a personal message on the back. Isn't this a great idea? Not my idea, mind you, but a great idea nonetheless.

Teapot Tuesday

Teapot Tuesday is always my favorite challenge. I pulled out my pens and my copics and drew this lady, manga style, and will be sending the card to a 15 year old sweetie in Colorado who is fighting some nasty cancer and could use a smile.  I hope my card brings a grin to her face.  I always create a poem to go with my teapot cards, and my splitcoast friends convinced me to publish my poetry on my blog too... so here goes ...

Shoes were always ... better than slippers

That’s what my mom used to say

When we’d grow and poke holes in our shoes through the toes

From running around every day

She knew that good health is a gift much like gold

So she’d smile and just nod her head

She was happy to see us up running around

And glad that we weren’t sick in bed.

I think back to mom when I start to feel guilt

At the cost of a new pair of sneakers

How lucky I am to wear out my shoes 

Instead of slippers - and hospital gown peekers.

I’d rather be dropping big bucks on a bike

Than to be paying cash for a walker

WIth big fat tennis balls clipped on the wheels 

So that I can sneak like a stalker.

How often do I really stop and think

How lucky I am to have health

It is a gift and a treasure that cannot be matched

By any amount of wealth.