Archive for August, 2008

Aug 29 2008

A busy week, progress, and much fun…

Published by Diann under Art, Personal

I can’t believe it’s almost September. Jon and I spent last weekend in Maryland collecting his recent acquisition of a lathe, arc welder, and a plasma cutter (ooooh, I can cut through steel now!). On Monday I had a (very long) follow up appointment with the new doctor.
On Tuesday I was [...]

No responses yet

Aug 18 2008

Wall-E gets a gold star

Published by Diann under Personal

Last summer I swore an oath that I’d never spend another dollar in a Regal theater, ever. It was MUCH easier to uphold that promise before they introduced the spanking new, stadium seating multiplex in C’burg, but I’ve resisted the temptation (even with the recent release of The Dark Knight) and stood by my [...]

One response so far

Aug 17 2008

More simple things …

Published by Diann under Art, Personal

Over the last two years, art has become key in alleviating my frustration whenever my body fails to conform to those (often too-high) standards I set for myself. Within its sanctuary, I can move fast or slow, taking as few or as many rests as I want (or need) in between. I can [...]

No responses yet

Aug 15 2008

One Itty Bitty Business Card …

Published by Diann under Art, Personal

This is the first business card, and I meant to do only one or two, but the project has blossomed. It has been a lot of fun, and it appeals to that “no two ever alike” streak which ping-pongs across my soul. Thank goodness for dual natures, too, otherwise, I mightn’t know what [...]

No responses yet

Aug 08 2008

Follow Your Heart

Published by Diann under Art, Personal

I spent all of Wednesday in a hotel visiting with my friend of 27 years and her family, cramming as much as possible into that visit before wishing them a safe journey as they travel on to Cairo for the next 3 years. I paid for it with both my nose and my tail [...]

One response so far

Older Entries »