Fire and Zombies

A while ago, a friend sent me a button that said "Why do all my vacations end in fire and zombies." I am pretty certain that vacations are meant just to test us and have us question all that we are and where we come from.

That said, I have some pretty awesome pictures of random things from around Washington state.

Yesterday was my 15th wedding anniversary. We had been planning a big weekend away, and in talking about it came up with a plan. We are looking into renewing our vows at Voodoo Doughnuts. I know that I have written about them before. Turns out that I can do an intentional ceremony for very little money. I think that is a great plan. And the after, doughnuts for everyone!
More later!
K

Life is interesting. And it certainly has interesting ways of testing us. The beautiful thing for me is, I was shown through connections and disconnections that the path I am on is the path for me. I was introduced to an amazing artist {Matjames Metson} at a time when the voices of negativity were trying to shout over all the work I have done.
We sometimes listen to the negative, because the positive can be scary. It can mean moving forward and away from the safety of the now. But for over a year I have only listened to the now and that has led me to a beautiful time of creativity and purpose and honesty. And I think I laugh more now then I did before.
It is also always necessary to be true to our feelings. To state them and be clear that they are worthy of being heard. Negative does not like that. Even the negative in your own heart. Negative only wants what it wants, not what others want.
This was beautifully reinforced to me this week. And I did not waver from the course my life has set for me. Instead I stood up to the bullies of my past and walk away feeling both empowered and peaceful. The confrontation (such as it was) did not leave me questioning, as it would have before.
Now, I just need a staple gun, 27 yardsticks, 2 yards of canvas, and time to do a large peace.
K

August 2nd 2009

I want to start with a stunning photo of basil. This was taken by my oldest daughter.

I also want to share my jar of dirt! I am a firm believer in the work of the hands, and breaking bricks is a powerful healer. I use the dust for art and crafts. My hubby joined in and we even got the girls involved. Work with a rhythm is soothing and therapeutic. And in the end you get something you can use.


After the move we found that there was much better energy in the new house. And we really want to keep it that way. And by working with our hands and redoing the yard, growing much of our own veggies, etc, etc., we will.
Peace
K

The best days are random

The above photo is of one of the cats in the backyard. The new yard has this lovely semi-circle of bricks that will make the prefect alter space. Padme seems to think that the alter will be to her. She spent all day there and only moved when we decided to water.

Speaking of watering... we learned that most veggies will survive a move if you water them enough. We have or will have a pretty great crop of tomatoes, and even cabbage and squash in the not too distance future.

I did spend most of the day with my fingers covered in glue. How can that not be a great thing? I am in the midst of finishing up an order of Christmas cards (yep, it really is that time). I am on the last few that need to be finished. I just thought I would share.
Come September I will be using the cards to finance the larger pieces that I have in the wings. That is the plan anyway. At the very least the cards will be financing themselves and that is good enough.

Shop Update and some other ramblings

A couple of notes for you all.
I put the etsy shop into vacation mode. This is to help facilitate the rebirth of the shop. I have been wanting to do a revamp for quite a while and with all of the other new things coming into my world I thought that now was as good a time as any. The time line is set to be back live the first of September.
I was gifted last week with a reading from a dear friend. This reading helped put things into a different perspective and enabled (how I hate that word) me to see some things freshly. I have been able to redefine what I do, and through that who I am, or who I wish to become. I will be using the time that the shop is offline to bring it into alignment with that new focus.
I was reminded of my long term goals and dreams. I was reminded of who I am at the core. Naturally, the new perspective has brought up old issues. Change can be a challenge, doing the right thing is never easy. I will be challenged further, I know. The path I have chosen is not one that many people understand. It will leave me open to criticism and probably anger. It will be hard, but I will stay my course.
To this end, I have started working on small steps to reach the redefined goal. Writing more, doing readings, and embracing. A very key thing for me is DOING. Throwing myself into the actions that will take me to my goal.
So, come September, look for a slightly new etsy shop, and some really interesting new pieces in the shop.
Peace
K

The new house!

Just going to post the pictures I think.
Now I am off to work on an order of cards for a Christmas bazaar.

Gone too long

This last month has been one ridiculous set of drama after the other. The most frustrating was the moving. That's right. We moved. We were forced out of our home because the landlords wanted the home for in-laws.
But now we are mostly settled and while there is plenty of other drama (still working on moving that along) I got back to doing what I love. Creating.
I will post photos from the new home tomorrow, but for now, please enjoy this photo of an Orange Pudding Cupcake from the book "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World". They certainly take over my house.