of course, what else would you title it??
I can’t figure Schmutzie out. My daughter’s best friend is named Pooks (iunno. don’t even ask.) and I generally like his take on things, so I asked him what I should say about someone that I admire...
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Somewhere in the neighborhood of two weeks ago I pinned a photo to one of my Pinterest boards (the one entitled ‘loud as words’, where I post up images that are striking or powerful to me). It was this...
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Just in case you don’t remember how it goes: 1) You leave a comment to the effect of “Oooh, me! Me, me, me, pick me!” 2) I add you to the swap list. 3) I e-mail everybody on the swap list. 4) I pair...
View Articlethe mechanics of telling a story (god bless the writers)
“Drinkin’. Writin’. Keepin’ stereotypes alive.” // my friend TwoBusy, late yesterday evening Sometimes when I am in the studio my Memaw Susie’s voice kind of melds with mine and before I know it...
View ArticleFOURTH! ANNUAL! Magical Holidaylicious Superior Ornament Exchange
Hello! I’m not sure if you’re aware of it, but it’s already the end of the year. What the what?? If you’re new in these parts, the middle of November means that it’s time to round up a bunch of...
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We gather in warm brick houses with brocade paper on the walls. Candles burn in jars and the hands of the boys move so quickly that they become blurs as they play. The people are happy, the people are...
View Articlejust your basic Doo-Nanny monkeyshines
Hey, so….it’s time once again to launch myself into the Woods of Wunder with all my Doo brethren and sistren! I thought I might send a postcard from the artist village to whomever might chance to want...
View Articlelet the mayhem commence
Veterans: Let’s do the dang thang. Newcomers: My friends have Big Personalities and this thing is a hoot. We have a lot of fun doing this; don’t be afraid. Sign up in the comments below (don’t forget...
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I was raised in a sphere wherein things like nosebleeds were dealt with matter-of-factly. One time a guy told me he fell in love with me because I didn’t really bat an eye when he sprouted a nosebleed...
View ArticleGUYTH. GUYTH. LET’S SEND CHEER TO STRAAAANGERS.
Hey! Did you know I host a virtual ornament exchange each year? Well, I do. It’s time for this year’s swap! If you’re new, then the basics are: + you can make your ornament or purchase it + it must...
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