It may have been a year ago that I started this necklace. And as another turn of the wheel goes by, I am finally finished this necklace. I want to thank my friend, and our hostess - Sally Russick, for the incentive and inspiration to finish this!
My hearts and prayers go out to all those affected by the tragedy in Connecticut. And at this time of year, let us remember the season is one of love, family, and friendship. Hold your loved ones close, and remember to breathe...
Be wary if you are out tonight. Should you see a devilish dapper beast abroad - you would be well aware if you met Krampus on Krampusnacht! Could it be the devilsih appearrance, cloven hooves and horns? The lascivious grin? The bundle of switches or the basket on his back - from which muffled cries of kidnapped naughty children can be heard? What gave it away?
Its hard to believe we are on the cusp of December. I just posted the Art Jewelry Elements December Component of the Month - my turn next, and its hard to think about that reveal being on New Year's Day!!! But I digress, and get ahead of myself...
So I think I havent posted for a week. Sorry. It was a busy week. At times I think fall will settle down, when shows are over for the season and I resume my teaching on Saturdays. Not so. FaerieCon is 2 weeks away. I have workshops and classes going on in addition to the regular Sat kids cermaics class. I am thrilled !!! to be a member of the Art Jewelry Elements blog. Working on the October AJE design team reveal, as well as regular blog posts. All good, but busy.
Imbolc - the Feast Day of Brigid - goddess and saint. Marking the halfway point from mid-winter to the coming of spring, days are a bit longer, early blooms are soon to bud. Brigid, the goddess of fire, of inspiration, healing, poetry, smithcraft. St Brigid - keeper of the flame, Abbess of Kildare.
Gong Xi Fa Ca! Wishing you prosperity! ( In Mandarin Chinese)
Yes, technically Chinese New Year was celebrated on Monday the 23rd. But it does spread over a 15 day period ringing in the new year - so I feel I am still in a timely manner. For the beginning of January I was home recovering from surgery, so this really marks my new year as I get back to work and look forward to what 2012 will bring.
OK - so technically I didnt wake up in NYC. We took the train up for the day. This was a belated trip for my birthday. Happily - the belated time frame meant we could see the Frouds' exhibit at Animazing Gallery, and perhaps a festive holiday window or two?
Spook-tacular news: After three (?) years of waiting and wondering - my episode of HGTV's "That's Clever" will air on Monday October 17th, 2011! I am excited, and a little anxious. It has been so long, its all a blur in my memory. I am excited to see it, and feel a little self-conscious - will it be cool? Silly? Hmm. So check your local cable listings for time and channel! I am interested to hear what you think.
