Happy Birthday to Me!

Today is my birthday. I wish I could say I was doing something really special, but I have made the choice to work and it is also fluid night for my cat Spike (I give him an IV, 2 days a week for his kidneys), so there will be little time for fun. However, I did buy myself a cupcake and I have presents to open later and phone calls from friends and family. First I am taking a run out in the beauty on this fine, sunny, Spring like day. I will make it a fun day no matter what, because fun is all in our heads anyway :-).

XOXO

Caution, Coyote

This morning on the way to work a huge Coyote ran in front of my car. If you have been coming to this blog for a while you may remember that whenever I see a coyote, it means big changes are coming. Sometimes those changes are good and sometimes they appear not so good. I am hoping for some good ones this time. I love coyotes which is why I think they always have something special for me when I see one, and today the sighting was only for me. Yikes. XOXO

Random Thoughts...

Taos Mountain 3 days ago. What's happening: I am sick, either a bad cold or really hideous allergies, not sure which, but I am working through and around it :-). I sent a photo of my latest painting to the gallery owner of the gallery I most want to be in here in Taos and the owner sent an email back saying that my painting made him feel like dancing :-). I am doing art, working on pages for one of the Artshine books, I hope to finish this weekend and will share photos. That's it for now. Love. XOXO

Renee is Free

Our wonderful Renee is now free of her pain. She is dancing and singing and I know having the time of her life. We here left behind will miss her and mourn. Renee was a special, loving, kind woman. Any words I would say cannot match the feelings behind them. I love you dear, raven sister, heart sister, until we meet again...XOXOXOXO
"Death is not extinguishing the light;
it is putting out the lamp because dawn has come."
Rabindranath Tagore
"We are on earth a little spell to bear the beams of love"
William Blake

"Alice" Review

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Let me tell you that I won't spoil the movie by telling you everything that happens, I hate that!

First the good: In the first hour or so, I was in heaven. It is so yummy you could eat it. I love the sets, the clothes, the castles. I loved the Caterpillar (Alan Rickman, who I LOVE) and the Cheshire-cat (Stephan Fry) the very best, the March hare and dormouse are pretty cute too. The acting is great by all except a few. I thought Anne Hathaway and Crispin Glover were weak in their parts. Johnny was wonderful as always and Mia Wasikowska was a fine Alice. Helen Bonham Carter is terrific.

Now the bad: I have no real complaints except for one big one, they changed the story. I love the original story, so that was a big disappointment, but it may not be for you. I figure they did that to please the masses, whatever the reason I feel it was a huge mistake.

Being the sport I am I decided to love the movie anyway. I loved that it was in 3D and it was a very fun ride with lots of eye candy.

I give it a B-.

ALICE!

I have been waiting for months for Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland", in 3D no less.

First, it looks luscious and yummy and second, the mad hatter is played by Johnny Depp.

It opens tomorrow and I already have my tickets. A friend and I will be the first there.

I will give you my review this weekend. FUN!

In more serious, not so fun news, please continue saying prayers and thinking good thoughts for Renee, who continues to battle cancer.

Also my dear mom is doing well as far as healing and such, but she is having a lot of pain, so prayers and good thoughts for her would be much appreciated too.

Happy Thursday. XOXOXO

New Painting

I was getting tired of working on the large painting, so I did a small one this weekend.

8"x 6", front and side view. Venetian plaster and acrylics. Not sure what the title is yet.

I would love to know what you think.

XOXO