Conquering the Winter Blah’s & a Quote
For me one way to tackle the winter blahs involves a short 2 hour drive East from our home in Issaquah Washington. The drive over the pass is well worth the opportunities to bask under the blue skies, to see the oranges of the desert surrounded by the snow capped mountains and of course the […]
a hook and a quote and feeling successful.
Creating things is something I have an inner need to do. Knowing that what I have created is appreciated or admired gives me a warm fuzzy happy feeling! I just received this lovely note and some photos from Lake Oswego Oregon. Hi Cynthia, Shawn is just finishing up our new basement bathroom and I wanted […]
Painted Horse & a Quote
A few days ago I painted a horse, took a photo of it and posted the photo online. Seconds later I decided I was not liking the way it turned out so I created a new painting on top of the horse. For some strange reason the painted horse got more likes than any other […]
Clean Slate & A Quote
Over the past few months I have been struggling with the loss of a friendship. Tomorrow starts a new chapter of my life. I start a new job at a place I worked a few years ago. I shall miss the 4 legged customers, co- workers and friends I made over the past year at […]
Remnants of War & A Quote
Thanks to Jim and Anette for commissioning me to make a light for their home. Made from a 1945 howitzer missile storage container and random car parts. Photo by Anette Lusher-Cree Before: Today’s Quote “There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do.” – Freya Stark […]
I like to paint & a quote
I like to paint I like to paint fast When I paint I relax When I relax I sleep well When I sleep well I am nice to be around. I paint a lot so others are happy! Today’s Quote “We are not what we know but what we are willing to learn.” – Mary […]
I had not painted in awhile and I was inspired last night by the sunset and low moving fog. Dusk, 16 x 20 acrylic on canvas Holiday Special $40 “A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires.” -Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian and American film […]
Today’s Quote!
So after work today I decided to have a little mini celebration since our Seattle Seahawks beat the Dallas Cowboys 13-12~ I got out some fabric scrapes and made some 12 man gear for Piper and me. “Most people are so busy knocking themselves out trying to do everything they think they should do, they […]
10-21-2015
Special thanks to the folks at Issaquah City Hall for helping us celebrate our offspring Birthday! Happy Birthday Griffin! “Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.” – George S. Patton About George S. Patton George S. Patton, the American Army general who fought in both World Wars, received numerous awards during his […]
“What is important is to keep learning, to enjoy challenge, and to tolerate ambiguity. In the end there are no certain answers.” – Matina Horner About Matina Horner American psychologist Matina Horner is best known for her groundbreaking research in the late 1960’s on smart women’s fear of success, which became known as the Horner […]