I blogged that I was attending the induction ceremony of the Alabama Animal Hall of Fame on Saturday.  A very nice affair, for a very good cause.  And, I got to meet some sweet animals as well, and hear their amazing stories, and meet up with some old friends, for the ceremony is chaired and organized by my former boss ( Read more... )

About to get ready to head out for the evening....driving down south to Birmingham to attend the Alabama Animal Hall of Fame induction ceremony.  I've been privileged to attend several of these and it's always a wonderful event.  My former boss and her husband are both involved in putting on the event every year.  Usually most of the animals being ( Read more... )

Just listed my piece for the Nibblefest Contest on Ebay, this month's theme is "A Dog's Life".  This original 8x10 oil painting, textured and loose and oh so fun to do, is a portrait of my dogs Mardi Gras and Gumbo, going on one of our walks that they so love.  This auction is only a 5 day auction, so, don't miss it!  And don't miss the other ( Read more... )

I figured I should get a cat pic back up here, it's been a while.  Spending my days it seems this week taking care of sickies.....poor Mojo, just getting him to eat.  I now have a cat, Colette,  with a urinary tract infection, discovered that last night.  I have a bacterial infection at the moment, and, Bil has a sore throat.  sigh.  Almost makes ( Read more... )

 I've been meaning to post about this for a few days, just haven't felt up to it.  I lost a dear uncle Thursday night.  Uncle Bill. He and his wife, my Aunt Bea, were a huge influence on my life growing up.  I spent nearly every weekend at their little house in the country.  I grew up in the suburbs, but only 11 miles or so away, their place was ( Read more... )

"If you aren't the lead dog, the view never changes"

I don't know who said that, but, I couldn't help but think of it as fitting as I walked behind Mardi Gras and Gumbo last night.


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 Went to a birthday party for a good friend last night.  Had a really nice time, saw a bunch of people I haven't seen in a while, which is always fun, met up with some aquaintences from other similar get-togethers and renewed those as well.  Met a few new and intriguing people, one of whom was a guy that recognized my tattoo work on my arm, funny ( Read more... )

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 For any local folk, a reminder that the Providence Saturday Market is tomorrow!  It's going to be an absolutely lovely day, weather-wise, so come on out and have a great time!  There is going to be an awesome crowd of artists and craftspeople, an antique car show, and other goings-on.  I will be there with some new artwork and goodies to unveil.  ( Read more... )

I'm happy to report that I got two works juried into the Unique Views of Huntsville exhibit here in town at the Huntsville Museum of Art!  The exhibit runs from October 1-7, with a reception Thursday evening, October 4, 6-8pm.  If you are local, drop on by!  I helped to hang the exhibit, and there is some fabulous artwork on display, and all of it ( Read more... )