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First of all, Joanna Jenkins is a having a give-away over at The Fifty Factor of one of Attila the Mom's exquisite ornaments and a cash card. Go check her out and see for yourself.  I already ordered three of these ornaments and they are quality pieces in a variety of colors. They would make nice gifts. This is the lovely silver one which I think would look just great dangling from some special spot well into the snowy Winter. ***** I have to go download a bunch of books from the library. I tried just before Thanksgiving, ad after spending a lot of time, I realized that I did it wrong, and now I have to do it over. I hate the whole close out of Linux, reboot into Windows, do the down loads, close out of Windows, boot back into Linux thing before I get the books. I guess this is why I save up and do 8 - 10  at a time. Sigh. ***** I had Thanksgiving at my cousin's house, and yesterday my brother came over and brought me leftovers!  Even half of a pumpkin pie. ...

Dare I say it? I actually kind of miss the dear little Vampire skull that has been looking at me from across the room for more than a year [or has it been two?]. The  mobile with skeletons tied onto a branch and dancing from its limbs is gone, as is the Spider Web mobile with pumpkins, ghosts, and a kitchen witch hanging from the center -- gone. All packed away, leaving my living room a bit sad and empty after all this time spent together. Will I want to see them again next year? Yeah. Probably.  Now on the door is a festive Fall/Winter wreathe made from twigs and little red berries. It looks lovely unadorned, yet lovely in its simplicity. My art supplies arrived! WooHoo! Three different sets of Sakura pens, including a Pigma Micron set, Micron colors, and set of Glaze pens which are really fun. I also got my new drawing pads and grid pad for my patterns. I am setting up a class with a CZT to take place in Tacoma the day after Thanksgiving. I have interested seven members fr...

Laura Harms of I am the Diva is having a giveaway to celebrate reaching the landmark of 200,000 visits! Also, each week she posts a challenge for those who do Zentangle. She certainly does her part to keep us challenged and interested in improvement. There are four opportunities to win one of four fabulous prizes! My fingers are crossed, and I'm humming "Maybe this time..." Good Night, TTYL and Be Well,