June 2010
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Miss Rumphius….
and, speaking of lupines, if you have never read this book…..you will love it, even if you do not have children to read it to…. It’s about a girl named Alice who grows into an old woman, a retired librarian, named Miss Rumphius. Her life is filled with exciting adventures, but as she grows older, [...]
things I love about summer…..
-bare feet…and painted toenails….cannot do my hands…that lasts about 3 minutes, as you might imagine.. picking .this summer’s color…metallic gunmetal grey… -strawberries,blueberries, raspberries….need I say more?! -cree-mees….a Vermont guilty pleasure….! -the loudest bullfrogs on planet earth in my pond…I get up early just to go out and listen to them doing battle with their voices [...]
what's in a name?……
I just completed these new earrings.. part of a collection I am working on with a symbol that appears in my work from time to time. Vines! Vines grow somewhat opportunistically, as they are able to ‘dig in’ wherever possible, often gaining a foothold in a small area….they have the capability to ‘grow where they [...]
flying buddha………..
Om Apadamapa Hartaram Dataram Sarva Sampadam Loka Bhi Ramam Sri Rama Bhuyo Bhuyo Namamyaham This is a powerful healing mantra. Very rough translation is, ‘Om, most compassionate Rama please send your healing energy right here to the earth, to the earth (say it twice for emphasis.) a flying Buddah… especially for Umber Dove today and [...]
farmers' market….taking my show on the road…..
It’s that time of year, and I am taking the show on the road, so to speak! The South Burlington Farmer’s Market at Healthy Living begins tomorrow, Sunday June 13th at 10 ’til 2 pm! I’ll be there, with my work, some lovely new t-shirts, if you are in the market for some summer chic, [...]
bird of paradise……
“I saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set him free”…..Michaelangelo, artist, and architect of the Renaissance is credited with this quote..I believe it is a bit of a paraphrase….but a friend recently asked to see a work in progress….so here it is…. I have been working on this cuff bracelet that [...]
and the winners are………!
Here we go!!!!! random number generator, I hardly know yee, but already you haven’t let me down yet~ well, would the fabulous…. une sunny rising deux noisy plume troix kimberly meyer please e mail me w/ your snail mail addies? ( link in the left sidebar) treats will be on their way…post haste…uh huh… and [...]
one of those days….
cold rain outside just wanna lay on the pillows and knit instead drove all over town looking for a lotus root (no lotus root) roasted cauliflower, brussels. eggplant made bread n’ butter pickles planned the young jewelry designers summer camp I’m teaching in 3 weeks ( yup, passing it on) weeded in the garden a [...]
