The last year was trying for some, prosperous for others, and just middle of the road for many. But the one thing to remember, as the new year rings in around the world for each of us (and a little later

Since when did we become a society where putting a fake face on our lives is more fashionable and popular then showing reality? I'm not perfect, my life isn't perfect, and I'm OK with that.  Who's

Winter has stuck around for way to long for many of us in the U.S. but down here in Florida, the signs are upon us. Sandhill Cranes are frequently seen in residential areas as we encroach on their natural

I haven't posted on here for awhile, honestly I should have been, this would have been a good outlet for some of my frustrations over the last year and a half. A little over a year and a half ago, I posted

Inspired by Star Wars This is a pencil drawing done by @eric-st-germain that I want to share with you. He has given me permission to also show you, the reader, the process through which he builds the drawing.

Recently @eric-stgermain began drawing again, having taken some time off. All artists know that motivation and inspiration are paramount to creating artwork that is enjoyable by not just yourself but others.

I haven't been on here much lately, thanks to several projects that have come up. I'm not the fastest crocheter in the west due to nerve damage in my hand, and oh, being 5+ months pregnant means getting

Welcome to Part III of Up Close and Personal at MacDill. For several years my family and I attended the Airfest at MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL where guests are permitted on base, after a stringent search,

Welcome to Part II of Up Close and Personal at MacDill. I've lived near Tampa, FL for the past 16 years and have had the opportunity to attend the MacDill Airfest several times. Through the years, I've

I regularly make custom orders for customers but this is a first and what has been keeping me busy. A customer contacted me with a photo and asked if I could make something similar but with a Beatles theme.

Each year the US military gives citizens the opportunity to get up close and personal with the aircraft that is used to protect our country in the past, present and future. MacDill Air Force base puts

At one time I went through a black and white phase. I love the classic look. This is one my favorite photos of my daughter. She is about to turn 14 in a few weeks and I couldn't be more proud of the young

Florida weather can be so finicky. This is the only place I've seen it rain with not a cloud in the sky. This shot struck me today when I just happened to glance upwards. The sun and clouds appear to be

Good Afternoon! Guten Tag! Goeie middag! 午安 Dobré odpoledne God eftermiddag Bon après-midi! What opportunities are out there that children in public school are missing? Will my child thrive in a homeschool

I don't often post randomness, but today...that's where I am. Between having to tear out and re-do rows of an order, sciatica making it impossible to do anything comfortably, feeling crunched up from being

Motivation and inspiration can come from anywhere. I have a tendancy to find it in some out-of-the-ordinary places. While a wonderful author, Sherrilyn Kenyon doesn't exactly write eductional books, more

Located in the southwest corner of New York, Chautauqua has quite a history that many don't even realize. To look at the quaint houses and lakeside beauty, you would never know what 200 year history lies

Sitting here on this very rainy weekend, working on a crochet order, I started daydreaming about where I would rather be than in Florida's rainy season. I've traveled to several places across the US and

I've been a member of Steemit for a couple of months now, and without even realizing it, my habits have changed for the better. Before Steemit, I was one of "those" people, before even sitting

Although I've been a resident of Florida for many years, sometimes it is still fun to act like a tourist. There are so many places to visit in our state (its been almost 17 years, barely considered a