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1.14.2017
1.27.2015
Snow Cake - for snow days
My friend Katy texted me this great recipe for a cake made with fresh fallen snow. Super easy directions, and no milk or eggs! I used brown sugar instead of white since I had no sugar. I also used baking soda and yogurt instead of powder because I didn't have that. It was still delicious!
Adding the snow!
Baking
Cooling.
With a little honey.
It was really very, very good. Quick, easy and fun for the kids.
Please link back to this blog post if you want to share on social media :-)
8.14.2011
6.12.2011
I am alive
yes, I am - and I hope to actually keep up with the blog from now until my Due Date!!!!! Things have been up and down and up and down and blogging definitely took a back seat - I apologize. I don't think I'll be making any clay sculptures until after the baby arrives and I get into a routine. But until then it's all kitty games and baby prep...
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10.30.2010
The clay has a mind of its own
This is the shape the clay wanted to be. Usually the sitting kitty sculpture is a little thinner but this ball of clay felt like being fat. I think I really like this sculpture perhaps I can make a mold of it.
-- Posted from my iPhone
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9.13.2010
8.23.2010
The healing process
Hello everyone, I've been working hard to sort through my thoughts this summer. It's been busy so I haven't had as much time as I'd like.
I finally had the courage to purchase some mason stains. Red, Yellow, Green and Blue. Here is my first attempt at creating some new colors - too light, but I can always add stain. My ratio was 10 tsp to 1/4 tsp. I used the teaspoon increment because my clear glaze is already mixed and I have a lot of it so I went with that - and added the stain to little glass phials with small amounts of the glaze in it.
I also had time to make two coil tea cups along with two of my petal saucers. I let them sit for a couple days while I waited for some inspiration on the design. I had the idea for a family tree for my sister as we are both still in grieving/healing modes but I thought that would be a little difficult. But I loved the tree motif so I went with it.
Then I knew I wanted to paint a phrase on the cup. Something motivational for me and my sister. I stewed over that for a day or two as well. And then it came to me, "let the breeze guide you". It summed up all I was feeling that day because as I was glazing I heard the neighbor's child playing outside saying "grampy, grampy" and that just started a flood of emotions that needed to come out.
It's all good. . .
7.19.2010
I write like
David Foster Wallace
David Foster Wallace
I Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing!
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6.18.2010
Almost ready
Hi Folks,
I've been crocheting and the time spent just zoning out and looking at thread has been very therapeutic. I am almost ready to begin finishing orders for Etsy, then begin making sculptures again! - I have to finish helping my mother move nearer to me through the end of this month - but this is a fun and happy photo to tide you over....
6.14.2010
Update
Hello Everyone, I'm sure you're wondering what's up with Renovia - well, here it is:
My mother is buying a place in the town where I'm living so I'm trying to get her packed and ready to move by the end of the month. School is finishing up. I spent the weekend by my mom, my sister and her son packing - it was nice, but hard work.
I haven't been doing any claying, but I have been crocheting. It's been my savior - just to focus on some nice colors on a comfy couch. As soon as my mom gets moved, I plan on (and can hardly wait to) starting up the clay again.
5.18.2010
Babette blanket
I've been able to start crocheting again. It's been theraputic for me. I haven't claued yet though. Here's my minimal progress on the blanket
-- Posted from my iPhone
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5.06.2010
Hello All
I'm alive, some days I'm well, and others not so much. I have some pictures that need uploading and hopefully I'll get to them this weekend.
Currently I'm up home, my grandmother's committal service is tomorrow. I am going to that and spending the rest of the weekend with my mom.
I purchased the Osho Zen Tarot cards/book set on the recommendation of my acupuncturist. So far I've been utterly delighted at how they work. They are beautiful, easy to decipher and I highly recommend them.
We're having a couple of minor issues at school (no one can be happy all the time right?) but thankfully they are not TOO bad.
I just wanted to send a shout out to my friends, especially Mei and Katie whom I haven't had too much time to talk with as of late!
4.28.2010
Curio cabinet
I wanted to share my curio cabinet with you. The books are from the 30s they are Mathematics for mechanics and a book about air compressors. The sculpture was made by Mitsy from ArtMind in honor of my gram. The vase was grams
-- Posted from my iPhone
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4.27.2010
Bento #3
With a hot dog and mac n cheese (yeah, not so healthy), lots of veggies, cheese, olives and fruit
4.26.2010
My Second Bento
Art, at night, with food. Getting ready for the next school day. It's ok with me!
4.25.2010
I'm doing a bit better
today I've been very relaxed. I'm trying to be 'slow'. I made lunches for myself and my husband tomorrow - they're in bento boxes. it's my new thing. i hope i can keep it up. i really need to eat better and more 'slow'
4.20.2010
Hello Everyone
Hi Everyone,
This year has been INCREDIBLY hard and I finally have some time to myself since ten days ago.
I'll start from the beginning:
In November my parents came for Thanksgiving and stayed a week and a half. Then my father's mother died, I missed 4 days of work as well as being so very sick at the same time. I would have been home sick the entire week if I hadn't been up in the 'county'.
Then I was sick through December and January, I was better then got sick again in February. I saw my parents for Christmas (a week) and again for almost a week in February.
I was very busy in March rehearsing for the musical at my school and my parents came to my production - it was then that I noticed my dad's health really fading.
To celebrate my new found freedom from the musical being finished, my husband and I bought a new iMac on a Thursday, then on Easter Sunday our water heater let go. On Friday I took a personal day to purchase my new car. Then on Saturday my mother called to tell me my father had died.
I didn't even hear the phone ring, but as soon as my husband came into the room I looked up and asked, "did dad die" . . . .I had been preparing for this for so long, and I think I held myself together very well - for my mother.
I got on the ONE bus that went to the county and inevitably there's a whole side story for that: the bus driver was a country singer selling his CDs on the bus - Archie Rivers. It was incredible. I nice bright spot in my 5+hour journey.
I have had a couple of minor breakdowns but I think I'm handling it pretty well. I'm sure there will be up days and down days.
My birthday was on April 14, the day of the funeral for my father. At first I was hesitant about having it, but then I decided that what's best for the family is best for me and that I would always celebrate my father's life on my birthday .
I'm so very glad that I learned how to operate carpentry machines and built my own step stool. I'm happy that I learned why manhole covers are round, I'm glad he told me to write all my words with the same slant. I'm glad I learned how to speak French from him. I'm glad I taught him how to use a computer, and he taught me how to enjoy solving crossword puzzles. I'm so glad that he was able to dance with me at my wedding.
I'm so glad for so many things, but most of all I'm just glad that he was able to be a part of my life for 32 years. He loved me and I loved him - I know he died with his dignity and without suffering. And I know that he's in a much better place now - I love you Dad!
3.30.2010
3.28.2010
Back to normal
Life is starting to get back to normal. Love to spend time with my kitties
-- Posted from my iPhone
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3.27.2010
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