Hello Everyone,
I would love to redirect you to my blog that is now attached to my website. It is so much easier this way except that I don't have the ablitliy to have followers like I did here on blogger; however I do have an RSS feed button if you are so inclined. Thank you.
I do love blogger and think it is a great venue for when I began using it and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to begin this process.
Here is the link: www.energizeyourcreativity.com
Thanks for visiting and come see me.
Hugs, Diana
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Happy Mothers Night
It's late on Sunday night, Mother's Day. I would have been here sooner, but my mom is visiting and well, you know how it is.
My mom's name is Dorothy. She is known by DotDot, Dotlea or Dorothy, and I have been known to call her Dorthea. I don't know why. My mom is one of those mom's that everybody thinks a mom should be. She can do anything. She knows everything and she knows everybody. If you do anything you don't want her to know about, you better not do it in her town, cause she'll know you've done it before you start to feel guilty about it.
I don't know how my mom put the fear of doing something wrong in me. She never hit me. Well, there was that time she threw a wooden spoon at me she happened to be washing at the sink, but me and my sassy mouth deserved it and more. I just never wanted to displease her. I still don't.
I don't think my mom understands me, but I'm not so sure about that either. I think she is proud of me to other people but she wants to keep my head from swelling so she doesn't brag on me to my face too much. Yesterday she told me that I am smart and for the life of me I can't remember why she said it. But I remember saying to her, "Well, I am smart enough to be persistent."
Was I smart for thinking she might like the Art Car Parade we went to? Or was it because I can put new phone numbers in her cell phone? Darn. I wish I could remember. I want to be smart in her eyes. I want to do good. I want to be the honorable, selfless, devoted, brilliant, self-reliant woman that she is and no matter how smart I am, I will never will be that daughter..
But hey, at least I am persistent.
I love you Dorthea. You are the absolute Queen of my Heart and you are a treasure to me. Thanks for all your hard work and thankless times you sacrificed for me even when I was a little brat.
The following photos are of some flowers that we visited while she was here and then a few choice photos from the Art Car Parade in Houston.
I don't know how my mom put the fear of doing something wrong in me. She never hit me. Well, there was that time she threw a wooden spoon at me she happened to be washing at the sink, but me and my sassy mouth deserved it and more. I just never wanted to displease her. I still don't.
I don't think my mom understands me, but I'm not so sure about that either. I think she is proud of me to other people but she wants to keep my head from swelling so she doesn't brag on me to my face too much. Yesterday she told me that I am smart and for the life of me I can't remember why she said it. But I remember saying to her, "Well, I am smart enough to be persistent."
Was I smart for thinking she might like the Art Car Parade we went to? Or was it because I can put new phone numbers in her cell phone? Darn. I wish I could remember. I want to be smart in her eyes. I want to do good. I want to be the honorable, selfless, devoted, brilliant, self-reliant woman that she is and no matter how smart I am, I will never will be that daughter..
I love you Dorthea. You are the absolute Queen of my Heart and you are a treasure to me. Thanks for all your hard work and thankless times you sacrificed for me even when I was a little brat.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Mercury in Retrograde Strikes Again!
Yay, it's Friday! I love Fridays don't you? There is such a promise of the weekend as it stretches out in front of you. Tomorrow I am going to take an art class with a friend. We'll have lunch after. It's good to have plans.
Today I am with my friend Audrey at The Blue Planet Cafe. We both have our computers side by side as we clack away. She is sending out resumes and I am working on my new website. Ooops! I guess I let the cat out of the bag. Yes, I am building a new website that will serve my clients better, I hope! I have been working away getting it switched over and hopefully create a few surprises. However, as ever there are always a few bumps in the road when I work with computers and this week has been no different.
Are you familiar with Mercury in Retrograde? According to astrology, MiR is when the planet Mercury appears to stop or rotate in reverse (which it does not actually do). This creates all kinds of havoc in the areas of communication, computers, electronics, and travel. (Consider all the travel difficulties people in Europe are having because of this freaky volcano action.) Astrologers say that it is not a good idea to sign contracts during this period. I don't know if Mercury really influences my computer, but I have heard more stories this week of people who have been in computer hell. A word to the wise: If you have been putting off backing up your computer, don't wait until the retrograde strikes!
I would love to thank my friend, Audrey for helping me reinstall a cranky program that got blown away on my husbands computer this week when he caught a bad case of spyware which resulted in an almost disaster. The bill was $170 plus much nail biting and gnashing of teeth.
Hang in there, computers. We only have to worry till May11.
Today I am with my friend Audrey at The Blue Planet Cafe. We both have our computers side by side as we clack away. She is sending out resumes and I am working on my new website. Ooops! I guess I let the cat out of the bag. Yes, I am building a new website that will serve my clients better, I hope! I have been working away getting it switched over and hopefully create a few surprises. However, as ever there are always a few bumps in the road when I work with computers and this week has been no different.
Are you familiar with Mercury in Retrograde? According to astrology, MiR is when the planet Mercury appears to stop or rotate in reverse (which it does not actually do). This creates all kinds of havoc in the areas of communication, computers, electronics, and travel. (Consider all the travel difficulties people in Europe are having because of this freaky volcano action.) Astrologers say that it is not a good idea to sign contracts during this period. I don't know if Mercury really influences my computer, but I have heard more stories this week of people who have been in computer hell. A word to the wise: If you have been putting off backing up your computer, don't wait until the retrograde strikes!
I would love to thank my friend, Audrey for helping me reinstall a cranky program that got blown away on my husbands computer this week when he caught a bad case of spyware which resulted in an almost disaster. The bill was $170 plus much nail biting and gnashing of teeth.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Wasted Days and Wasted Nights
Hello Creative Friends,
I am finally able to get my act together and write a new blog post. We have been having record pollen and yuck in the air in my hometown both my husband and I have been sicker (as they say) than a dog, for what seems like weeks.
Yesterday was his birthday and we managed to get out to breakfast and a movie. Then we had to toddle on back home because our strength was gone.
We are quite the pair with our mountains of toxic Kleenex wadded up in piles by the bed. We have become a squinty-eyed household of mouth breathers speaking the muffled language of grunts and moans.
"How you feeling?"
"Better. I think. You?"
"I need a nap."
"I need some oxygen. I'm only getting air through one nostril."
I have intentions of recovery real soon. In the meantime, I've got a date with a hot toddy.
Hugs, Diana
I am finally able to get my act together and write a new blog post. We have been having record pollen and yuck in the air in my hometown both my husband and I have been sicker (as they say) than a dog, for what seems like weeks.
Yesterday was his birthday and we managed to get out to breakfast and a movie. Then we had to toddle on back home because our strength was gone.
We are quite the pair with our mountains of toxic Kleenex wadded up in piles by the bed. We have become a squinty-eyed household of mouth breathers speaking the muffled language of grunts and moans.
"How you feeling?"
"Better. I think. You?"
"I need a nap."
"I need some oxygen. I'm only getting air through one nostril."
I have intentions of recovery real soon. In the meantime, I've got a date with a hot toddy.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Energize Your Creativity has a New Look!
Hi Creative Friends,
Well, Energize Your Creativity has a new look. I have been playing with the new blogger draft set up and I have to say it is pretty cool. I don't have everything in order yet but if you are using blogger and I know that a lot of the blogs I follow are, you are in for a treat.
It's kinda like rearranging your furniture too. You get to move everything around and change your backgrounds at a whim. If you have lusted after a three coloumn blog, you can have it easily! There is a section where you can select the layout and even adjust with a sliding scale how wide you want your columns to be. How cool is that.
I'll write more tomorrow but I have to go push some more furniture around!
Well, Energize Your Creativity has a new look. I have been playing with the new blogger draft set up and I have to say it is pretty cool. I don't have everything in order yet but if you are using blogger and I know that a lot of the blogs I follow are, you are in for a treat.
It's kinda like rearranging your furniture too. You get to move everything around and change your backgrounds at a whim. If you have lusted after a three coloumn blog, you can have it easily! There is a section where you can select the layout and even adjust with a sliding scale how wide you want your columns to be. How cool is that.
I'll write more tomorrow but I have to go push some more furniture around!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
More Alice and Wonderland
My first time to participate in a swap was a wonderful success for me. Maggi at Just Add Glitter and Stir cooked up this little Alice and Wonderland party and I had the most amazing swap-mate, Amy at Adventures of A Disney Land Nut.
Everything Amy did was fantastic. Even the wrapping paper was delightful! Look how much stuff!The little card soldier is so cute, plus don't you so want this button of the Red Queen?
Amy read my blathering about how tea is good for you and she sent me my own little Alice inspired tea party. I even have coasters! And the tea is organic which is really the only kind to drink if you want to get the health benefits it provides!
If that wasn't enough, check out Amy's artwork! Amy loves everything Disney and you can't beat Disney's other version of Alice in Wonderland. Isn't this the cutest collage?
I love how the little glittery bushes stick out over the edges.
Then after everything else, Amy sends this elegant rose hair beret handmade for me and my Red Queen's hair! I am so wearing this. In fact, my friend is going to see the movie today and I am going for an encore! If you haven't seen the movie, do yourself a huge treat and see it on the big screen in 3D.
Meanwhile, I'm late for my own tea party. Must dash! Hugs to Amy and Maggi! You ladies rock! To Amy: My most amazed and delighted thanks!
Everything Amy did was fantastic. Even the wrapping paper was delightful! Look how much stuff!The little card soldier is so cute, plus don't you so want this button of the Red Queen?
Amy read my blathering about how tea is good for you and she sent me my own little Alice inspired tea party. I even have coasters! And the tea is organic which is really the only kind to drink if you want to get the health benefits it provides!
If that wasn't enough, check out Amy's artwork! Amy loves everything Disney and you can't beat Disney's other version of Alice in Wonderland. Isn't this the cutest collage?
I love how the little glittery bushes stick out over the edges.
Then after everything else, Amy sends this elegant rose hair beret handmade for me and my Red Queen's hair! I am so wearing this. In fact, my friend is going to see the movie today and I am going for an encore! If you haven't seen the movie, do yourself a huge treat and see it on the big screen in 3D.Meanwhile, I'm late for my own tea party. Must dash! Hugs to Amy and Maggi! You ladies rock! To Amy: My most amazed and delighted thanks!
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