tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126240292011-07-28T22:25:59.883-06:00This is a place for me to talk about me and tell you something profoundly interesting but for now it just is going to tell you that this is my place to post and talk about my art.Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.comBlogger4491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-45323928154499685372010-01-15T23:16:00.000-07:002010-06-17T03:16:36.349-06:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/R7_ohWCgYpI/AAAAAAAAA4k/T0tm7iyj-Ps/s1600-h/thankfulh1unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/R7_ohWCgYpI/AAAAAAAAA4k/T0tm7iyj-Ps/s320/thankfulh1unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170106556794036882" /></a><br />I am thankful for having a roof over my head, food and water and my loved one here with me as my heart goes out to those in Haiti and all the suffering they are going through.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4532392815449968537?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-3289604426066329622009-11-27T23:53:00.000-07:002010-06-17T03:14:53.410-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sy0_FK1eRXI/AAAAAAAACVU/aZX0S_LZJNQ/s1600-h/03thanks2unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sy0_FK1eRXI/AAAAAAAACVU/aZX0S_LZJNQ/s400/03thanks2unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417055284837107058" /></a>My status messages on Facebook expressing gratitude this past week...<br /><br />Monday - Today I am thankful for the down time I got yesterday. It was nice to do nothing.<br /><br />Tuesday - Today I am thankful for a good doctor check up, for being able to play with a cute little kitten at a friend's house and for seeing beautiful inspiring art.<br /><br />Wednesday - Today I am thankful for my family...my parents, sister, grandmothers, aunts, uncles and cousins and my cousin's children. I am very blessed to have an amazing family!<br /><br />Thursday - I am pretty much going to copy and paste what M posted for his status....as it says it just right...today a dear friend of ours lost her older brother. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to her and her family. Please take a moment to reflect and be thankful to be surrounded by family and friends on Thanksgiving - knowing exactly how precious life actually is. Make it count today.<br /><br />and I also did for Thursday...<br />Today I am thankful for my Michael. He is an amazing man that I am blessed to share my life with and I so thankful for him. I love you! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!<br /><br />I recognize that I have so many amazing people and things in my life to be thankful for and I feel very blessed.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-328960442606632962?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-87803219220848805912009-11-21T23:12:00.000-07:002010-06-17T03:13:08.847-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sw2mTuxztyI/AAAAAAAACVE/vceT1_DOwz4/s1600/03thanks3unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sw2mTuxztyI/AAAAAAAACVE/vceT1_DOwz4/s400/03thanks3unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408161585446500130" /></a>We are out of town so I haven't been able to keep up with my thankful posts on Facebook. <br /><br />Saturday - Today I am thankful for all my Ohio friends. I miss all of the good times and have some amazing memories which makes me incredibly lucky to have made such wonderful long-lasting friendships when I lived there.<br /><br />Sunday - Today I am thankful that Michael finished a big part of a project. He has been working long hours to get it done. Maybe tonight he will get some sleep.<br /><br />Monday - Today I am thankful for Kaylee and Jen. I met you both around the same time through the same group and I am so very happy I did as you are amazing friends. Thank you for being so supportive, giving sound advice and sharing many laughs over the years.<br /><br />Tuesday - Today I am thankful for a new OVEN already to make dinner in, an early Christmas present from a dear friend (3 little owls), that the 7th book in the Outlander series is ready to pick up at the library, Star Trek is out on DVD and for Michael introducing himself to me 7 years ago today.<br /><br />Wednesday - Today I am thankful for it being a bright sunny day as we are traveling across the mountain passes to Denver.<br /><br />Saturday - Today I am thankful getting to spend some time with Michael's parents, for Frank's famous spaghetti and meatballs, for working with a great bunch of people in Denver and now for being home.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-8780321922084880591?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-45286425724702019942009-11-17T10:11:00.000-07:002010-06-17T03:11:59.049-06:00<span style="font-weight:bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I like to color. </span></span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sw2PVnjpQJI/AAAAAAAACU8/SW_xF6L3EoU/s1600/coloringbooks.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sw2PVnjpQJI/AAAAAAAACU8/SW_xF6L3EoU/s400/coloringbooks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408136329100345490" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have always liked to color....as a little girl and still now as a 42 old woman. It is relaxing. It is fun. It is just a little thing that gives me a pleasure. Right now I have several Christmas coloring books, a Disney Princess coloring book, a Pooh coloring book that has a little girl named Darby in it, a Precious Moments, a couple other generic coloring books with animals, princesses and such. Now that it is getting close to Christmas - I will be breaking out my Christmas coloring books to color in while watching The Polar Express, Miracle on 34th Street, Charlie Brown Christmas and the other Christmas DVD's we have.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4528642572470201994?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-67901687664888438302009-11-13T23:09:00.000-07:002010-06-17T03:11:14.700-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SwEXaed90mI/AAAAAAAACU0/HPJn6PtdSjE/s1600/ht4danaewhispering.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SwEXaed90mI/AAAAAAAACU0/HPJn6PtdSjE/s320/ht4danaewhispering.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404626771444093538" /></a>On facebook I am doing a daily status message of something I am thankful for so I am going to post all the ones I did this week....<br /><br />Saturday - Today I am thankful Michael is coming home. Even though he was only gone for one day I missed him like crazy!<br /><br />Sunday - Today I am thankful for Facebook. Without it, I wouldn't have been able to find old friends that I lost touch with throughout the years.<br /><br />Monday - Today I am thankful that I will have a new oven in time for Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Tuesday - Today I am thankful for Mesa County Library. Out of the 123 books I have read so far this year maybe 3 were my own books so I am thankful they save me money and also let me check out such a wide variety of book that I wouldn't have read if I had just been looking for a book in a bookstore.<br /><br />Wednesday - Today would have been my Grandpa's birthday and he was a veteran. So seems only natural to be thankful for veterans on this day. Recently we had the honor of hearing stories from vets and their families about what it is like fighting in Iraq and coming home. The pain and emotion of what they go through is much more then I could ever imagine. I am truly grateful for their service but after hearing their stories, that gratitude has increased 1000 times over. They are incredibly courageous and it is truly horrifying how they are treated when they come home. We need to do more for these brave men, women...families.<br /><br />Thursday - Today I am thankful for some simple pleasures....coloring books and crayons, warm socks, bagels with cream cheese and tea<br /><br />And I didn't get to one today. But I think that was a good week of gratitude for so many wonderful people and things in my life.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-6790168766488843830?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-19915035993178354042009-11-12T23:08:00.000-07:002010-06-17T03:09:06.790-06:00<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1826175.The_Art_of_Giving_Gift_Ideas_to_Delight_the_Senses" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="The Art of Giving: Gift Ideas to Delight the Senses" border="0" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1188879362m/1826175.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1826175.The_Art_of_Giving_Gift_Ideas_to_Delight_the_Senses">The Art of Giving: Gift Ideas to Delight the Senses</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/504036.Liezel_Norval_Kruger">Liezel Norval-Kruger</a><br/><br/><br />My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71452214">5 of 5 stars</a><br />This is from description from publishers: <blockquote><em>Gift giving is a universal custom, but in today's harried world many of us have moved away from the more considered and creative aspects of what should be a very personal act. It should be a gesture of love, friendship, celebration, acknowledgment, and thanks. The Art of Giving is filled with inspirational ideas and practical information for the discerning gift giver on how to achieve beautiful, artful, and thoughtful gifts.<br /><br />Taste, smell, and touch are the pivotal chapters. They draw on our capacity to indulge ourselves and those we love through each particular sense. Each chapter is filled with ideas and tantalizing images, as well as practical information on how to create and present wonderful gifts. Another chapter, on wrapping, will show you how to achieve expert finishing touches and inspired solutions to the most awkward of gift shapes. From handcrafted soaps and homemade potpourri to beautifully wrapped candies and an entire picnic for two, the endless variety of ideas in this book offer something for everyone. Turn to the back of the book for recipes, templates, diagrams, labels, and other do-it-yourself essentials to tell you how to do it all. For anyone who wants to create and give gifts that are more expressive, meaningful, and heartfelt than something grabbed off the shelf or ordered over the phone, The Art of Giving offers a wealth of inspiration and practical advice.</em></blockquote><br />I <em>really</em> enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the photos and the style of the gifts and ideas. <em>The Art of Giving</em> is filled with quite a lot of DIY gift ideas that are inexpensive, attractive and simple to make. Also this is a great book to find ideas for those on your gift list that are impossible to shop for people. The book I previously reviewed about green giving...was good but this book has better ideas that could be implemented with green options. Such as it has tubes covered with paper, photos or postcards. Or gifts wrapped in newspaper and then tied pretty ribbon that don't look cheap but look like it was wrapped professionally because the folds are so crisp and the ribbon perfect for it. Or gifts wrapped with felt and embroidery thread to do simple stitches to close it. All their examples were lovely and I can't wait to try some of them out this year for holiday giving. <br /><br />The book includes recipes, craft and label templates and instructions in the back of the book also. <br /><br />Some crafts and recipes I want to try and give....<br />Milk & Honey Bread<br />Infused Brandy<br />Fresh Feet Bath<br />Shoe Bags<br />Sewing Kits (that would be good for men or women)<br />Beaded Coasters<br />Hot Chocolate Cream<br /><br />Plus MANY MANY more ideas. It is an inspirational book and one I would love to have on in my home to refer to often. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/121036-darby">View all my reviews >></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-1991503599317835404?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-58945026834411778682009-11-09T09:05:00.000-07:002010-06-17T03:06:56.270-06:00<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212232.Simply_Green_Giving_Create_Beautiful_and_Organic_Wrappings_Tags_and_Gifts_from_Everyday_Materials" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Simply Green Giving: Create Beautiful and Organic Wrappings, Tags, and Gifts from Everyday Materials" border="0" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172742865m/212232.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212232.Simply_Green_Giving_Create_Beautiful_and_Organic_Wrappings_Tags_and_Gifts_from_Everyday_Materials">Simply Green Giving: Create Beautiful and Organic Wrappings, Tags, and Gifts from Everyday Materials</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/124352.Danny_Seo">Danny Seo</a><br/><br/><br />My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/72502687">4 of 5 stars</a><br />I liked this book better then the party book. Again I really enjoyed the photos/styling of this book. He really hits the concept to reduce, recycle and reuse over and over. Some nice ideas about reusing household items or getting items at thrift stores to repurpose to wrap your gifts, make handmade gifts and gift tags.<br /><br />I enjoyed seeing him make bows from the scented perfume cards in magazines. He tore them out very carefully. And then opened up the scented edge. He cut 1/2-inch strips across the sheet, starting at the scented edge and stopping an inch from the end. Then you fold it up accordion style - neatly stacking the strips on top of each other. With a pair of sharp scissors take each strip and curl by pulling it over the blade. The quicker you pull it over the blade the curlier it will get. And then attach to gift. The colors and images on the bow turn into a bouquet of colorful ribbon.<br /><br />He also used the same concept of curling ribbon by pulling VHS tape out of the plastic tape cassette. And he wrapped a wine bottle in newspaper leaving 5 inches extra on top and cut that into strips and curled also.<br /><br />Some things I didn't feel looked great. He took an old string of christmas lights to tie around a package but I just didn't think it looked good. I believe it probably could have but I just don't feel it was styled right in the book. Something else I wasn't sure about was that he used the inside of silver foil part of potato chip bags to wrap gifts. He washed them of course and then wrapped so the silver was showing out. But I just wonder how someone would feel opening a gift wrapped in a potato chip bag? I guess if they knew you were going green maybe they would accept it but would they think you were weird? Does it matter to save the environment? I don't know. But I thought it was odd. It looked pretty in the book - just wasn't sure how someone would feel opening a gift wrapped in it.<br /><br />Overall the book did give me ideas for wrapping and decorating gifts in more green ways. I think often people forget repurposing is a green option. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/121036-darby">View all my reviews >></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-5894502683441177868?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-63942061778332022272009-11-08T11:04:00.000-07:002010-06-17T03:05:34.447-06:00<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/515953.Simply_Green_Parties_Simple_and_resourceful_ideas_for_throwing_the_perfect_celebration_event_or_get_together" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Simply Green Parties: Simple and resourceful ideas for throwing the perfect celebration, event, or get-together" border="0" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175455365m/515953.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/515953.Simply_Green_Parties_Simple_and_resourceful_ideas_for_throwing_the_perfect_celebration_event_or_get_together">Simply Green Parties: Simple and resourceful ideas for throwing the perfect celebration, event, or get-together</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/124352.Danny_Seo">Danny Seo</a><br/><br/><br />My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/72502696">3 of 5 stars</a><br />I really enjoyed the photos/styling of this book. I enjoyed many of the ideas. Seo brings the concept to reduce, recycle and reuse upfront in party planning. Very nice ideas about reusing household items or getting items at thrift stores to repurpose for party decor. Many of the ideas are very chic and can be adapted to fit your needs.<br /><br />Okay so the bad things....There were some things I didn't get why he felt they were green. I mean there shouldn't be a lot of trash after a green party. And he suggested using bamboo paper plates. Now that is more eco-friendly then the plastic disposable plates or regular paper plates...but what would be even more eco-friendly is using real everyday plates. Getting a plain white porcelain plate - and you can plan any party around that. Or picking up odd sets at thrift stores and mixing and matching is always to me a better choice then paper. He also did bottled water. Plastic bottles of water....I loved what he did with them making flavor waters but why not pitchers of filtered tap water with fruit in them instead of plastic water bottles.<br /><br />Over all I am glad I read it. I enjoyed it. I am always thinking of ways to be more green and it did give me ideas for that. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/121036-darby">View all my reviews >></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-6394206177833202227?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-14241426491600417022009-11-07T11:03:00.000-07:002010-06-17T03:04:25.072-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SvfDEuyB67I/AAAAAAAACUU/v4a_4AnO9_o/s1600-h/cratebarrelxmasskirt.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 288px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SvfDEuyB67I/AAAAAAAACUU/v4a_4AnO9_o/s320/cratebarrelxmasskirt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402000764098964402" /></a> I love this tree skirt. <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=14348&f=34353">It is from Crate and Barrel.</a> It is a little expensive on Crate and Barrel - I think it would be less inexpensive to replicate and also easy to make.<br /><br />I also love <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.crateandbarrel.com%252Ffamily.aspx%253Fc%253D14182%2526f%253D35032&h=65041a0062fa5db61d98e57b97c9c352&ref=share">these owls</a> too. So so cute! But not sure I could make them.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-1424142649160041702?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-50744327344023342822009-11-06T23:02:00.000-07:002010-06-17T03:02:44.410-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SvfCDpqVmmI/AAAAAAAACUM/MwU0DWra6HU/s1600-h/01halloween6unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SvfCDpqVmmI/AAAAAAAACUM/MwU0DWra6HU/s320/01halloween6unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401999646033025634" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. a stack of Christmas craft books<br />2. baked potato and grilled chicken - the perfect dinner<br />3. candy corn on sale after Halloween<br />4. green ideas on gift wrapping<br />5. being able to check out DVDs at the library and seeing Doctor Zhivago and The Philadelphia Story<br />6. photos of my friends and family on my desk<br />7. Michael only being gone one night...I miss him like crazy<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-5074432734402334282?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-42301625835903882792009-10-30T23:30:00.000-06:002010-06-17T03:01:24.043-06:00I am thankful for...<br />1. using some of my birthday money on some socks from <a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/_shop/edit/index.php">Sock Dreams</a><br />2. hugs and kisses from Michael<br />3. the smell of autumn<br />4. inspiration for a project for our bedroom<br />5 pancakes for dinner<br />6. 15 minutes to look through Real Simple and flag some ideas in it<br />7. a truly amazing phone conversation with one of my very good friends. We talked for almost 2 hours and laughed I think the whole time. It was so great to catch up with her. She is an amazing woman and I am blessed to call her my friend.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4230162583590388279?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-6926089324185881912009-10-28T21:59:00.000-06:002010-06-17T03:00:17.441-06:00I am a U2 fan.<br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/V4QLFVrZ-fw&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/V4QLFVrZ-fw&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br />There is this thing going around on Facebook called the Soundtrack of Your Life: "Think of 25 albums that had such a profound effect on you they changed your life or the way you looked at it: they sucked you in and took you over for days, weeks, months, years. These are the albums that you can use to identify time, places, people, emotions. These are the albums that no matter what they were thought of, they musically shaped your world. They stood up, they lasted, they mattered. They still matter, in some way (even if only in memory)."<br /><br />I have started it but I haven't finished it but U2 is on there several times. I first heard them when someone passed me a walkman - with a tape of them. It was the album War. And I was hooked. We were on a long bus ride from Omaha to Colorado for Bible Camp and I just kind of lost myself in the music. <br /><br />Although I saw a lot of bands and concerts in my teenager to early 20's - U2 was one of those that I just couldn't ever afford to see. Or just something always got in my way of seeing them. I really wanted to see them on the Joshua Tree tour. It is my favorite. But it didn't happen. I finally saw them on the Zoo TV Tour. <br /><br />While watching this concert tonight, I realized that the last time I saw them in concert was my birthday and it was either 1991 or 1992 - I think it was 1992. I think we were living in Topeka at the time. I think I still have the tickets around here somewhere. I was very lucky as I got to see them twice that tour. We had got tickets for a concert in Ames, Iowa as that was the closest to Omaha. I remember Jim and I standing outside Homer Music in the Old Market waiting for the tickets to go on sale. I can even remember what we were both wearing isn't that scary? I really wonder if we were in living in Topeka at that time. But I know that we got them because it was the closest at the time and my sisters (who lived in Omaha) went with us. <br /><br />U2 then added more dates and a Kansas City date was one of those dates. The KC date on my birthday. And so he got them for my birthday. That tour they had a belly dancer come out and dance on one song for sure "Mysterious Ways" and maybe she danced for a couple more. It was her birthday too - so Bono wished her a happy birthday. It was so cool to hear Bono saying Happy Birthday even if not to me - but on my birthday. It was freezing out. But it was worth it. <br /><br />I have really good memories associated with U2.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-692608932418588191?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-31468208328502025972009-10-26T10:57:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:58:24.096-06:00<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2525285.Lotta_Prints_How_to_Print_with_Anything_from_Potatoes_to_Linoleum" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Lotta Prints: How to Print with Anything, from Potatoes to Linoleum" border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31-BuL4yoUL._SX106_.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2525285.Lotta_Prints_How_to_Print_with_Anything_from_Potatoes_to_Linoleum">Lotta Prints: How to Print with Anything, from Potatoes to Linoleum</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23806.Lotta_Jansdotter">Lotta Jansdotter</a><br/><br/><br />My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/58591843">3 of 5 stars</a><br />I keep going back and forth between giving this book 3 or 4 stars. The style of the prints, the photos, the set up of the book - inspiring. Just lovely. The actual instructions to techniques used - lacking. Most of it is basic printing information that is found online or in other books - with better instructions. So it didn't give me any new ideas as far as techniques but as far as inspiration - yes it did! Really easy designs that would leave anything you print on looking lovely. One such inspiration I can't wait to try is the wall hangings. They were ceiling to floor simple cloth wall hangings with a simple print on them. Very pretty - giving a room a splash of color with a minimalistic approach. I don't know if it is a book I need to own but I do think it would provide me inspiration print design if I had it on my shelf but probably wouldn't inspire me one which technique to use. Another plus to this book - many of the print designs could go for either male or female. They are very unisex friendly. Often prints books I have seen are very hearts, flowers and sunshine type designs but this book often has geometric designs put together in a very pleasing way that would work for any gender. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/121036-darby">View all my reviews >></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3146820832850202597?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-61951330311946978712009-10-23T23:56:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:56:41.856-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SuLHJlSdCmI/AAAAAAAACUE/DjzZ6qQCubs/s1600-h/Samhain-Leafbymagic_art.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SuLHJlSdCmI/AAAAAAAACUE/DjzZ6qQCubs/s320/Samhain-Leafbymagic_art.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396094270985538146" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. going to my favorite Chinese place for my birthday<br />2. finding old discs with pictures I thought I lost<br />3. the cool weather we got this week after being actually warm enough we wished we still had our swamp cooler still going<br />4. handmade slippers to wear this week since it was cool. They were made by <a href="http://twofroghome.com/">my friend Kathie</a> for my birthday. Thank you Kathie! <br />5. Michael getting the MRI done for his knee. I know it isn't an expense we are needing right now but I am glad he took the step to do it anyway so that he can at least get some answers about his knee.<br />6. all the wonderful people who remembered my birthday by sending cards, well wishes and presents. I am very thankful to have so many amazing people in my life.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-6195133031194697871?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-39801189563281466012009-10-22T08:54:00.001-06:002010-06-17T02:55:22.857-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SuLB6xXhcTI/AAAAAAAACT8/doRF575tZIE/s1600-h/stickynotes1.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SuLB6xXhcTI/AAAAAAAACT8/doRF575tZIE/s320/stickynotes1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396088518971846962" /></a><br />I have a little bit of an obsession with having plenty of notepads, scratch pads and sticky notes around. <br /><br />Besides jotting down little notes, I am a list maker so I always have them around. I have a magnetic one on the fridge for a grocery list. As I run out of things I jot them down there. I have several buy the phone. I leave little notes for Michael around the house or when he goes out of town in his suitcase. I use them I also use sticky notes for books often. I make the places that inspire me and usually write a few words why or what is important about to me and then stick it in the place of the book that caught my eye. <span style="font-style:italic;">Eat Pray Love</span> has A LOT of them sticking out of it. <br /><br />You will notice in the photo I have several Disney Princesses ones and that is because I like Belle so Michael often buys me things with Belle such as the sticky notes and notepads. I love those little notepads as they are like a book of matches where the flap flips up and then tucks in when closed.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3980118956328146601?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-45788709490327512242009-10-17T01:52:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:53:24.960-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SuKylMOlH4I/AAAAAAAACTc/EORBFn4iF2E/s1600-h/il_430xN.93723284.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SuKylMOlH4I/AAAAAAAACTc/EORBFn4iF2E/s320/il_430xN.93723284.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396071655550558082" /></a><br /><br />From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31905074">the Poppy Tree</a>....isn't it lovely?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4578870949032751224?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-29445833405434985722009-10-16T23:51:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:52:02.292-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SuKwNo5kLqI/AAAAAAAACTU/I2QVGJ-TGHI/s1600-h/03fl2unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SuKwNo5kLqI/AAAAAAAACTU/I2QVGJ-TGHI/s320/03fl2unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396069051906928290" /></a>I am thankful for....<br />1. winter comforter<br />2. fairy lights <br />3. photos of family<br />4. postcards<br />5. the colors - yellow, orange and red<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-2944583340543498572?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-1947695921300515612009-10-09T22:49:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:50:54.213-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/StFlStQ6FOI/AAAAAAAACSs/pgTH-RcK938/s1600-h/faharvestunexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/StFlStQ6FOI/AAAAAAAACSs/pgTH-RcK938/s320/faharvestunexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391201601001755874" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. the nice visit we had with Michael's parents<br />2. a good friend calling me out of the blue...it was so good to chat with her<br />3. some good news for the business<br />4. a nice time viewing some friends art at their new studio. Very nice space and great art!<br />5. chinese food - we had last night and I haven't had it in a few months. It tasted so GOOD. <br />6. sunny fall days<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-194769592130051561?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-73022310905051850852009-10-02T23:27:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:48:48.764-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/StDUJSJkoGI/AAAAAAAACSU/Qa0t61ZBZeA/s1600-h/03fl4unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/StDUJSJkoGI/AAAAAAAACSU/Qa0t61ZBZeA/s320/03fl4unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391042009918382178" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. good friends who make me smile and laugh<br />2. the cool weather of fall starting to hit Colorado<br />3. the pretty leaves changing colors - mostly gone through the state of Colorado but we just started changing here in Grand Junction<br />4. hot apple cider to warm me up and make me feel just so good<br />5. homemade pizza using Penzeys Spices<br />6. fall cleaning - decluttering and reorganizing always makes me feel good<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-7302231090505185085?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-31981218650860514792009-09-23T09:44:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:47:15.730-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SrcnC-0c08I/AAAAAAAACSE/8jNPetDzfos/s1600-h/stickers1.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SrcnC-0c08I/AAAAAAAACSE/8jNPetDzfos/s320/stickers1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383814811720930242" /></a>I know I am 41 years old (almost 42) so probably a little old for stickers. But I like them. They make me smile - a fun simple pleasure. I use them on mail love, when I make gift tags, decorate gift boxes and notes for Michael and friends. I have a huge pile of stickers that lay in a basket in my office. All kinds of stickers....silly, pretty, politics, holiday, funky, letters and sparkly.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3198121865086051479?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-37759591821221238662009-09-18T23:44:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:44:56.702-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SrZglncDiQI/AAAAAAAACR0/_pyY_lRXiPY/s1600-h/06_ponkiecons).png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SrZglncDiQI/AAAAAAAACR0/_pyY_lRXiPY/s320/06_ponkiecons).png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383596603926087938" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. tea and cider - we have had colds this week and both have made me feel better.<br />2. the Outlander series. I am on the 4th book (just about finished) but it is a great series. Just sweeps me up into the story. A new one in the series comes out I think this week so I look forward to reading that one too. <br />3. making a childhood favorite this week - Special K Bars. I have made them since high school. I had them while at my parents and been thinking about them ever since.<br />4. airborne - my cold doesn't seem as bad as Michael's. I believe that is beause I have been taking airborne. <br />5. smell of clean sheets on the bed<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3775959182122123866?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-77114076162246759182009-09-15T13:42:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:44:14.008-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>So my goals for this <a href="http://twofroghome.com/doing-not-thinking/">Doing Not Thinking Challenge</a> goals are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Progress:</span> As I have said this challenge I am just not accomplishing my goals like I did last challenge. I am trying not to beat myself up about it but of course I am a little bit. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Goals Completed:</span> bedroom closet, Michael's office and front closet<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-7711407616224675918?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-28581267339486069362009-09-11T23:40:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:42:14.931-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sq0p2kx1aII/AAAAAAAACQ8/gEXl2V_0IsQ/s1600-h/_blisse1267.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sq0p2kx1aII/AAAAAAAACQ8/gEXl2V_0IsQ/s400/_blisse1267.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381003147339982978" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. being done with the majority of the promotional materials for the business<br />2. pancakes for dinner<br />3. a really interesting day at the Meeker Sheep Dog Trails<br />4. a friend that was patient with me tonight as I was tired and not keeping up our conversation very well<br />5. ibuprofen as I have been having some back pain and that is the only thing that seems to give me a little relief<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-2858126733948606936?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-70478238670095920772009-09-04T23:38:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:39:29.033-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SqNY1vFyCkI/AAAAAAAACQ0/dZnqfX8t5TQ/s1600-h/yellowbybea_lost.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SqNY1vFyCkI/AAAAAAAACQ0/dZnqfX8t5TQ/s400/yellowbybea_lost.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378240060207532610" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. the library having DVD's to check out. We have been watching some old movies - Dial M for Murder, Vertigo and Anatomy of a Murder have been the first few. <br />2. Coke rewards because I built up quite a few points so now we are getting some gift certificates for Chili's and Subway. <br />3. Orange juice - been having it almost daily for the last few week and it has been nice<br />4. Sweet Olathe Corn - we have had corn on the cob a few times. It is so very good! We will be having it for Labor Day also with steak on the grill (marinade: balsamic vinaigrette, Dijon mustard, onion powder, black pepper and minced garlic) and <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/07/potato-bundles/">Pioneer Woman's Potato Bundles</a> and a green salad. <br />5. it being September which means fall will be here soon...or at least soonish. I love autumn.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-7047823867009592077?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-5986465112473385532009-09-01T13:37:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:38:02.928-06:00<object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/G2nsGtd7y3c&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/G2nsGtd7y3c&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /><br />Winner of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Rights Award at the sixth annual "Media that Matters" film festival.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-598646511247338553?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-34224518110346542012009-08-28T22:35:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:36:35.905-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SptTcXTdpsI/AAAAAAAACQs/XgTbYY9AnmQ/s1600-h/2flowers2cutenpetite.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SptTcXTdpsI/AAAAAAAACQs/XgTbYY9AnmQ/s400/2flowers2cutenpetite.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375982326953912002" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. contact from an old friend via Facebook. I have missed her. She just got married. I am so very happy for her. <br />2. a great day out and about with Michael my love. I haven't been sleeping so having a great day out was just what I needed. He alwas knows what I need. <br />3. Michael knowing what I need. I am very grateful for Michael always knowing what I need. <br />4. a poetry book given to me by good friends. They have poems and photographs in it and I am grateful to enjoy their beautiful work. <br />5. a nice bottle of wine we shared this evening - that we bought when we had a friend visit not to long ago. We took her on the winery tour and picked up a few bottles.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3422451811034654201?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-2423425156693736592009-08-25T14:34:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:36:21.887-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>So my goals for this <a href="http://twofroghome.com/doing-not-thinking/">Doing Not Thinking Challenge</a> goals are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Progress:</span> I actually kind of forgot about the challenge because I have been out of town 3 weeks out of the last 5. So I am going to try to get back on track but as I have said this challenge I am just not accomplishing my goals like I did last challenge. I am trying not to beat myself up about it but of course I am a little bit. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Goals Completed:</span> bedroom closet, Michael's office and front closet<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-242342515669373659?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-20367014298829861702009-08-25T09:33:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:33:48.008-06:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SLL6nwDp8NI/AAAAAAAABQQ/Xh2Mt0DmC4E/s1600-h/michellehbay.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SLL6nwDp8NI/AAAAAAAABQQ/Xh2Mt0DmC4E/s400/michellehbay.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238524877407383762" /></a><br /><br />Wishing my beautiful sister a VERY Happy Birthday! Michael and I hope your day is filled with celebration of YOU! You are an amazing woman and I truly blessed to call you my sister! I love YOU!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-2036701429882986170?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-7494086295746634712009-08-18T10:31:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:32:01.604-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>So my goals for this <a href="http://twofroghome.com/doing-not-thinking/">Doing Not Thinking Challenge</a> goals are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Progress:</span> I actually kind of forgot about the challenge because I have been out of town 3 weeks out of the last 5. So I am going to try to get back on track but as I have said this challenge I am just not accomplishing my goals like I did last challenge. I am trying not to beat myself up about it but of course I am a little bit. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Goals Completed:</span> bedroom closet, Michael's office and front closet<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-749408629574663471?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-90958422993964276142009-08-14T21:30:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:30:44.321-06:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SKevA9Jpw5I/AAAAAAAABOA/Ubr--6aROhs/s1600-h/thankfulmuchunexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SKevA9Jpw5I/AAAAAAAABOA/Ubr--6aROhs/s320/thankfulmuchunexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235345522791400338" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. Noodles and Company - we don't have one in Grand Junction so try to get a chance to eat Noodles when we come over to Denver. And we did tonight. It was really good. <br />2. coloring with Michael's Mom tonight<br />3. work set up and take down and just the filming in general going well<br />4. quality time with Michael's parents. We have had lots of fun on Wednesday and are going to spend the day with them tomorrow too. <br />5. the men and women that defend this country. I heard some stories the last 2 days that broke my heart in how we treat those that serve in the military. I have always had a profound respect for those that serve in the military but that just deepened even more after hearing their stories.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-9095842299396427614?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-74315242172783000122009-07-31T23:27:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:28:12.955-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SooBoLjtFHI/AAAAAAAACOM/2fDR6h0seYE/s1600-h/0048z0tqtiger_tyger.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SooBoLjtFHI/AAAAAAAACOM/2fDR6h0seYE/s320/0048z0tqtiger_tyger.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371107295401677938" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. my amazing trip<br />2. quality time with my family<br />3. fabulous parents and sisters<br />4. the roses Michael gave me - he had with him waiting at the airport for me<br />5. Michael - I missed him while gone<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-7431524217278300012?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-59115441736294167702009-07-29T10:25:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:26:57.375-06:00Only a couple more days here with my family. I have so enjoyed the time with them. And am going to miss them when I leave. I miss Michael though so am excited to get home and see him. <br /><br />Here are a few more pictures of the sculpture garden...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SommFZS_O4I/AAAAAAAACOE/lL8Wegv2CPs/s1600-h/DSC07187a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SommFZS_O4I/AAAAAAAACOE/lL8Wegv2CPs/s320/DSC07187a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371006642236111746" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SomlzYD3E1I/AAAAAAAACN0/dwB8X2Ge3lc/s1600-h/DSC07139aa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SomlzYD3E1I/AAAAAAAACN0/dwB8X2Ge3lc/s320/DSC07139aa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371006332666581842" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Somlyg04qqI/AAAAAAAACNs/dfKe-qUDoiQ/s1600-h/DSC07186aa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Somlyg04qqI/AAAAAAAACNs/dfKe-qUDoiQ/s320/DSC07186aa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371006317839821474" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SomlyBJSELI/AAAAAAAACNk/PZM0U_Rqrs8/s1600-h/DSC07125a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SomlyBJSELI/AAAAAAAACNk/PZM0U_Rqrs8/s320/DSC07125a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371006309335437490" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-5911544173629416770?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-20470903797119760982009-07-24T22:24:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:24:50.731-06:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SRZUq9d7t9I/AAAAAAAAB2c/a6S9wiMNISA/s1600-h/thankfulw2unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SRZUq9d7t9I/AAAAAAAAB2c/a6S9wiMNISA/s320/thankfulw2unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266489911287723986" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. a great week with my family!<br />2. seeing some of my extended family - Aunt and cousins<br />3. the party we are having tomorrow for my Grandma and that I was able to be here for it.<br />4. my daily phone calls with Michael as I miss him so much and wouldn't be able to get through the day without hearing his voice<br />5. my family - I am grateful to have the family I do. They are amazing people who I love so much!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-2047090379711976098?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-73451327184508401042009-07-20T22:20:00.000-06:002010-06-17T02:23:47.776-06:00Just a few pictures from the Sculpture Garden and then Farmer's Market....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Smfn204LTNI/AAAAAAAACNU/6WZk_nI5ZjY/s1600-h/DSC07150a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Smfn204LTNI/AAAAAAAACNU/6WZk_nI5ZjY/s320/DSC07150a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361508810501082322" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Smfn2dHsSjI/AAAAAAAACNM/1fVNaLtoBGY/s1600-h/DSC07110a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Smfn2dHsSjI/AAAAAAAACNM/1fVNaLtoBGY/s320/DSC07110a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361508804123707954" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Smfn2JdjbmI/AAAAAAAACNE/kl-9o4ckgkg/s1600-h/DSC07097a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Smfn2JdjbmI/AAAAAAAACNE/kl-9o4ckgkg/s320/DSC07097a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361508798846692962" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SmfoQJCt_YI/AAAAAAAACNc/s7Ha6u2AQoE/s1600-h/DSC07191a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SmfoQJCt_YI/AAAAAAAACNc/s7Ha6u2AQoE/s320/DSC07191a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361509245410737538" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Smfn1j7xQTI/AAAAAAAACM8/gzk0bFmaLqM/s1600-h/DSC07090a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Smfn1j7xQTI/AAAAAAAACM8/gzk0bFmaLqM/s320/DSC07090a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361508788772880690" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Smfn1VOeOnI/AAAAAAAACM0/LHLpR5fex88/s1600-h/DSC07089a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Smfn1VOeOnI/AAAAAAAACM0/LHLpR5fex88/s320/DSC07089a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361508784824793714" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-7345132718450840104?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-26657576281752570232009-07-19T21:01:00.001-06:002010-06-17T02:16:25.720-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SmPYyPejPsI/AAAAAAAACMs/YBlDH8BT9Mc/s1600-h/W078.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SmPYyPejPsI/AAAAAAAACMs/YBlDH8BT9Mc/s320/W078.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360366339160751810" /></a>I am hoping I will have some pictures to share tomorrow. I took almost 200 pictures just need to pull them from my camera. <br /><br />We went to the Farmer's Market that had of course fruit and vegetable stands but also good eats (brats, gigantic caramel pecan roll), flowers and plants, handmade goods (soaps, candles and quilts), flea market type finds (sunglasses, purses and beanie babies). My Mom bought a gorgeous bouquet that I haven't got a picture of but want to take it where she has it in her house as it look so pretty. And then my sister April got 2 bouquets towards the close of the Farmer's Market for $5 for 2 bouquets - a dozen roses and also a bunch of gerbera daisies. So so pretty. My sister Michelle bought me some homemade soap - coconut pear. So yummy smelling it makes me hungry just inhaling around it!<br /><br />After the Farmer's Market, my sisters and I headed to the sculpture garden. I had never been there. I took a ton of photos there - between the sculpture and the flowers - just so many pretty shots. If you have never been to Minneapolis, you might still know where I have been by the just me mentioning the spoon with the cherry. It is a big spoon with a cherry sculpture that it is famous for. <br /><br />From there we went to have ice cream and then go to a store called <a href="http://www.patinastores.com/">Patina</a>. It is a store I could lose many hours in and did lose quite a bit of time. There are so many little wonderful treasures. It also had art by <a href="http://www.papayaart.com/">Papaya Art</a> which I always enjoy. And had the image I used with this post. One of my favorite images. <br /><br />We then headed back to my sister's house for a bit before she delivered me back to my parents. I spent quality time with Mom looking at cookbooks and visiting. You know that is where I get my love of cooking and also just browsing cookbooks - from my Mom. I think tomorrow we are going to to <a href="http://www.penzeys.com/">Penzeys Spices</a>. I know she will love their spices just as much as I do. <br /><br />I am missing Michael of course but talking to him a couple times a day so that is good. <br /><br />Very tired from the busy day. But very happy to have had such a beautiful day with my family! I miss them so much living so far away so it is just fabulous to be able to spend this time with them.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-2665757628175257023?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-53213587155292288542009-07-17T22:22:00.000-06:002009-07-19T21:23:33.960-06:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/R7_ohWCgYpI/AAAAAAAAA4k/T0tm7iyj-Ps/s1600-h/thankfulh1unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/R7_ohWCgYpI/AAAAAAAAA4k/T0tm7iyj-Ps/s320/thankfulh1unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170106556794036882" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. arriving in Minnesota safe and sound. After a very bumpy take off, I am very thankful for be safely on the ground!<br />2. the cool weather here <br />3. laughing and having good conversation with my parents and sisters<br />4. Mom's cooking - homemade chocolate pie is the best (homemade chocolate filling in the pie as well as homemade pie crust)<br />5. being able to see my family!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-5321358715529228854?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-21218668691380854312009-07-14T13:21:00.000-06:002009-07-19T21:22:01.354-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>So my goals for this <a href="http://twofroghome.com/doing-not-thinking/">Doing Not Thinking Challenge</a> goals are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Progress:</span> nothing been busy working on a video with Michael and getting ready to go out of town. I won't be doing the challenge obviously while out of town. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Goals Completed:</span> bedroom closet, Michael's office and front closet<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-2121866869138085431?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-68105166539051488532009-07-13T19:19:00.001-06:002009-07-19T21:21:22.535-06:00It feels like since mid-June I just have had lots on my plate but not many things get done totally. I start working on something and either Michael has to finish it or it just gets put on the back burner for something else that needs done. I hope by the end of the summer I will have been able to enjoy some me time. Do art, sew, get some plans on the way for some redecorating and so on.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-6810516653905148853?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-16401901830897932322009-07-12T19:17:00.000-06:002009-07-19T21:18:37.141-06:00Just a few picture Michael took when we went up to the Colorado National Monument on Thursday...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SmPB3q6sX0I/AAAAAAAACMk/orNUeIGyu94/s1600-h/6695_1170827464292_1036155948_30509497_646264_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SmPB3q6sX0I/AAAAAAAACMk/orNUeIGyu94/s400/6695_1170827464292_1036155948_30509497_646264_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360341143658454850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SmPB3mmHLvI/AAAAAAAACMc/_OUXcmNrt70/s1600-h/6695_1170826624271_1036155948_30509477_3332930_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SmPB3mmHLvI/AAAAAAAACMc/_OUXcmNrt70/s400/6695_1170826624271_1036155948_30509477_3332930_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360341142498389746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SmPB3AcjtQI/AAAAAAAACMU/5kcFDnCZ6ng/s1600-h/6695_1170827504293_1036155948_30509498_3801671_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SmPB3AcjtQI/AAAAAAAACMU/5kcFDnCZ6ng/s400/6695_1170827504293_1036155948_30509498_3801671_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360341132257768706" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-1640190183089793232?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-23275294162282401902009-07-10T23:15:00.000-06:002009-07-19T21:17:07.342-06:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SKevA9Jpw5I/AAAAAAAABOA/Ubr--6aROhs/s1600-h/thankfulmuchunexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SKevA9Jpw5I/AAAAAAAABOA/Ubr--6aROhs/s320/thankfulmuchunexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235345522791400338" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. having one of Michael's friends visit and getting to know her better<br />2. the wineries we visited today - samples we tasted and bottles we brought home to enjoy.<br />3. the beautiful state we live in - we visited the Colorado National Monument yesterday<br />4. good food, good wine, good friends<br />5. my love<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-2327529416228240190?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-41955241661381351612009-07-07T15:14:00.000-06:002009-07-19T21:15:30.421-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>So my goals for this <a href="http://twofroghome.com/doing-not-thinking/">Doing Not Thinking Challenge</a> goals are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Progress:</span> nothing unfortunately<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Goals Completed:</span> bedroom closet, Michael's office and front closet<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4195524166138135161?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-32351506756534992272009-07-03T23:12:00.000-06:002009-07-19T21:14:28.597-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SlLtZRgTWxI/AAAAAAAACL8/oQBEx--cgI0/s1600-h/browniesweeekendbaker1.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SlLtZRgTWxI/AAAAAAAACL8/oQBEx--cgI0/s320/browniesweeekendbaker1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355603925348342546" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. the shredding being done!<br />2. brownies on the counter ready for brownie sundae's for 4th of July<br />3. Caesar (one of our cats) taking his pills so well - he takes allergy pills. And he really has gotten so good at taking them<br />4. not having a migraine everyday this week<br />5. getting through my doctor appointment <br /><br />I recognize that I have much more to be thankful for in my life.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3235150675653499227?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-38586343774121456512009-06-30T14:09:00.000-06:002009-07-19T21:10:26.135-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>So my goals for this <a href="http://twofroghome.com/doing-not-thinking/">Doing Not Thinking Challenge</a> goals are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Progress:</span> As I said before, I am really not doing well with this challenge. I just don't see it is going to change much before the end of the challenge either - unfortunately. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Goals Completed:</span> bedroom closet, Michael's office and front closet<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3858634377412145651?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-32954019432807481992009-06-26T22:07:00.000-06:002009-07-19T21:08:52.491-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SlLnxLta72I/AAAAAAAACLs/nFDBpbiACiY/s1600-h/45-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SlLnxLta72I/AAAAAAAACLs/nFDBpbiACiY/s320/45-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355597739039846242" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. phone conversation with a good friend.<br />2. purple sharpie<br />3. getting some things in the freezer for Michael when I go out of town for 2 weeks<br />4. the free music from Coldplay (one of my favorite groups)<br />5. getting away even over night - tomorrow<br />6. being alive....just the life that I have.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3295401943280748199?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-23141742363835398722009-06-25T15:05:00.000-06:002009-07-19T21:07:15.449-06:00<object width="445" height="364"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FfZUxPF7AMI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x2b405b&amp;color2=0x6b8ab6&amp;border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /><br />A couple of friends were discussing that it is hard for them to say "I love you" because the meaning of the words almost seem like nothing these days. I agree. We use love for things we simply enjoy. Like I love how blue the sky looks today. When really I am enjoying how blue the sky looks but I don't love it. Love has taken on a meaning that doesn't convey what we feel for another person....the depth and importance of those feelings. I am one that tends to say I love you easily. I say it when I mean it. When I have the feelings that match those words for me. But I do wish we had something that could convey the message of loving another person better.<br /><br />In the book the Secret Life of Bees they talk about the same subject and <a href="http://michaelanddarby.blogspot.com/2007/08/secret-life-of-bees.html">I wrote about it here...just a little</a>. <br /><br /><br />Lyrics for the above song from Snow Patrol...<span style="font-style:italic;">Chasing Cars </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We'll do it all<br />Everything<br />On our own<br /><br />We don't need<br />Anything<br />Or anyone<br /><br />If I lay here<br />If I just lay here<br />Would you lie with me and just forget the world?<br /><br />I don't quite know<br />How to say<br />How I feel<br /><br />Those three words<br />Are said too much<br />They're not enough<br /><br />If I lay here<br />If I just lay here<br />Would you lie with me and just forget the world?<br /><br />Forget what we're told<br />Before we get too old<br />Show me a garden that's bursting into life<br /><br />Let's waste time<br />Chasing cars<br />Around our heads<br /><br />I need your grace<br />To remind me<br />To find my own<br /><br />If I lay here<br />If I just lay here<br />Would you lie with me and just forget the world?<br /><br />Forget what we're told<br />Before we get too old<br />Show me a garden that's bursting into life<br /><br />All that I am<br />All that I ever was<br />Is here in your perfect eyes, they're all I can see<br /><br />I don't know where<br />Confused about how as well<br />Just know that these things will never change for us at all<br /><br />If I lay here<br />If I just lay here<br />Would you lie with me and just forget the world?</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-2314174236383539872?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-9456958409008718222009-06-23T14:14:00.000-06:002009-07-19T21:05:30.164-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>So my goals for this <a href="http://twofroghome.com/doing-not-thinking/">Doing Not Thinking Challenge</a> goals are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Progress:</span> Front closet is done. So at least one more thing off the list. I can actually store the vacuum in it now - instead of it sitting in my studio where it had been. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Goals Completed:</span> bedroom closet, Michael's office and front closet<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-945695840900871822?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-43942564967371257072009-06-22T14:02:00.000-06:002009-07-19T21:04:02.824-06:00I love Coldplay. I would say they are in my top 5 music picks. Anyway they are offering free music to their fans.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.coldplay.com/">http://www.coldplay.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4394256496737125707?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-47418112635474665542009-06-19T22:00:00.000-06:002009-07-19T21:02:30.671-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sj_Ux8fPgjI/AAAAAAAACLk/8tZSw0EnsSM/s1600-h/ggpt2unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sj_Ux8fPgjI/AAAAAAAACLk/8tZSw0EnsSM/s320/ggpt2unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350228836855284274" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. biscuits and gravy we had on Sunday<br />2. baby pink roses from Michael just because<br />3. dates with Michael<br />4. new hair ties that are girly and sparkly so I can put my hair in pigtails<br />5. library....I can read so many different kinds of books for free - that give me enjoyment and entertainment<br />6. new skirt and top that I ordered that I hope get here before my vacation to see my family<br />7. booked plane ticket to see my family in July for 2 weeks<br />8. friends and family that love me and support me<br /><br />I recognize that I have much more to be thankful for in my life.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4741811263547466554?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-37243328443012603812009-06-17T14:38:00.000-06:002009-07-19T21:00:10.313-06:00Note from the Universe that I got last week...<span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Happiness comes first, Darby. Partners, abundance, and cool shoes come later.<br />Or at least this is how I'd line up my duckies.<br /><br />Ungawa -<br />The Universe<br /><br /><br />ps: No, Darby, cool shoes never came first. </span><br /><br />I thought the shoes always came first....<br /><br />Like these....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sj_Pz39BayI/AAAAAAAACLc/MRWvuX_7wiA/s1600-h/16001265_01_b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sj_Pz39BayI/AAAAAAAACLc/MRWvuX_7wiA/s320/16001265_01_b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350223372439612194" /></a><center><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=16001265&navAction=jump&isProduct=true&parentid=MORE%20IDEAS&isProduct=true&cross-sell=true&guide-bn=true">Sweet Life By Dolce Vita Lace Heel</a></center><br /><br />You see I got side tracked looking for flat sandals that I can run through an airport in. I just don't think those are it but they are lovely!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3724332844301260381?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-47941648145090097212009-06-16T14:57:00.000-06:002009-07-19T20:58:09.389-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>So my goals for this <a href="http://twofroghome.com/doing-not-thinking/">Doing Not Thinking Challenge</a> goals are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Progress:</span> nothing to update. So far this challenge I haven't done as well as I did in the last. Maybe set too much for me to do with all the other things going on. Not sure anyway - no new progress.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Goals Completed:</span> bedroom closet, Michael's office<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4794164814509009721?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-78798655324019616062009-06-12T21:55:00.000-06:002009-07-19T20:56:43.248-06:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SLD_CuXndmI/AAAAAAAABQA/tmMOKJ3mcf0/s1600-h/thankfulw1unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SLD_CuXndmI/AAAAAAAABQA/tmMOKJ3mcf0/s320/thankfulw1unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237966788903794274" /></a>I am thankful for....<br /><br />1. a nice quick trip to Denver<br />2. Michael finding a computer fast<br />3. getting Michael's office reorganized. <br />4. rain with big rain drops while the sun shining bright<br />5. my hair being just long enough for pigtails now<br />6. string of pretty lights<br /><br />I recognize that I have much more to be thankful for in my life.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-7879865532401961606?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-45806837215999510062009-06-11T20:54:00.000-06:002009-07-19T20:55:25.527-06:00<a href="http://www.theuniformproject.com/">The Uniform Project</a>. It is a girl who is wearing one dress (7 copies of it for each day of the week) and then dressing it up with other clothes and accessories. And she is doing it to raise money for <a href="http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/donate.html">Akanksha's School Project</a>. It is an interesting concept....I like her creativity in her outfits. <br /><br />Some of my favorites...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/daily/beckoning-drusila.html?month=May"><img src="http://www.darbyart.com/blog/f4b956ab-e222-4324-85d5-469efa8fc9bd_May_07_v1_D.jpg" width="50%"></a><br /><a href="http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/daily/beckoning-drusila.html?month=May">May 7th's uniform</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/daily/executive-chic.html?month=May"><img src="http://www.darbyart.com/blog/879a1b0c-7e79-4593-a65c-cd494f20c897_May_12_v1_D.jpg" width="50%"></a><br /><a href="http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/daily/executive-chic.html?month=May">May 12th's uniform</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/daily/who-needs-galoshes-when-you-have-these-.html?month=June"><img src="http://www.darbyart.com/blog/792d4524-9572-4959-a23d-9b38f8685893_June_9_v1_D.jpg" width="50%"></a><br /><a href="http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/daily/who-needs-galoshes-when-you-have-these-.html?month=June">June 9th's uniform</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4580683721599951006?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-9891136238709379552009-06-09T20:52:00.000-06:002009-07-19T20:53:49.356-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>So my goals for this <a href="http://twofroghome.com/doing-not-thinking/">Doing Not Thinking Challenge</a> goals are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Progress:</span> Michael's office is done. It was a BIG project and now the living room looks like donation centers drop off box. As we have several boxes to donate, some to sell and some is just storage items. But it looks great. Better organized for him. I still wish there was a way to get him a little bit bigger office. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Goals Completed:</span> bedroom closet and Michael's office<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-989113623870937955?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-88508999768081227572009-06-05T21:50:00.000-06:002009-07-19T20:51:59.530-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Si9cW8V4qxI/AAAAAAAACLE/caN-tZ9fVac/s1600-h/TeaAnyoneashen.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 88px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Si9cW8V4qxI/AAAAAAAACLE/caN-tZ9fVac/s320/TeaAnyoneashen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345592831936867090" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. Michael leaving the hall light on for me when he went to bed. He knows I have trouble seeing in the dark and he went back and purposely turned it on for me. It is just a little thing that meant a lot to me. <br />2. the hard work Michael did on getting my computer set up. He traded some work for it. And it is much faster then my old one. And I have a feeling my old was just about to dye so it is good thing I am now set up and everything transferred to the new machine - Because of Michael! <br />3. delicious homemade pizza I made this week - new toppings that I had never done before and new dough recipe that turned out great.<br />4.lotion - my skin has been so dry this week<br />5. an email tonight that helped us out on our websites. Very thankful for the person writing me.<br />6. late night ice cream cone with Michael one night this week<br />7. time to play...to sit on the floor and play with dolls this past week - they are now sitting on a shelf dressed as a ballerina and princess<br />8. kisses and hugs from Michael<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-8850899976808122757?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-27865047167040653932009-05-30T08:27:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:28:37.150-06:00I have been going through magazines pulling out recipes, articles and such that I want to save. And I came across this...in Organic Style (which isn't in print anymore but has an online version but I just subscribed to it today.)<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">5 Ways to Live Your Dreams</span></span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">1. Break the rules. Do what you want, if it harms no one. <br />2. Spend time alone, at home, in a restaurant, or across the globe and you'll hear your inner voice. <br />3. Follow your passion -- whatever it takes. <br />4. Stop worrying so much about what other people think. It's your life. <br />5. Get over your fear. Fear is normal, so embrace it, and then you'll get past it.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-2786504716704065393?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-34773678457767393652009-05-29T20:25:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:26:22.207-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SiCi2kObIUI/AAAAAAAACKs/RyikUIACCgQ/s1600-h/thankfulblessunexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SiCi2kObIUI/AAAAAAAACKs/RyikUIACCgQ/s200/thankfulblessunexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341448216382218562" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. a nice Memorical day weekend with Michael<br />2. getting quite a lot accomplished this week<br />3. some pictures I ordered came in the mail - pictures of Michael and family and it is nice to look at them and think of good memories<br />4. the rain - although it is causing us to turn off our computers because of the thunder and lightening coming with it. I love the smell of the rain. <br />5. lemonade - always have it this time of the year and it just tastes so good.<br /><br />I recognize that I have much more to be thankful for in my life.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3477367845776739365?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-5953309860941907902009-05-28T10:24:00.002-06:002009-05-30T21:38:09.849-06:00Another <a href="http://www.tut.com">daily note</a> in my inbox:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Starting something, Darby, is the best way to finish something.<br /><br />And just doing a teeny, tiny something, today, anything, from wherever you are, is the best way to start something.<br /><br />I'm not just a client,<br /> The Universe<br /><br />ps: Today, Darby. Make a call, ask a question, search the web, buy a book, pound the pavement, measure, cut, paste, poke, and of course, give thanks in advance.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-595330986094190790?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-91498279600620770942009-05-27T09:23:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:23:41.146-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SiB4zJYYg4I/AAAAAAAACKk/jmZfD9Yw9ys/s1600-h/hbdaymom.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SiB4zJYYg4I/AAAAAAAACKk/jmZfD9Yw9ys/s400/hbdaymom.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341401978148258690" /></a><br /><br />I love you and hope you have a beautiful birthday celebrating YOU!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-9149827960062077094?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-11042641541749515152009-05-26T17:20:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:39:20.602-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>So my goals for this <a href="http://twofroghome.com/doing-not-thinking/">Doing Not Thinking Challenge</a> goals are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Progress:</span> I started on Michael's office a little bit. And we are looking at some optional storage solutions for is office too as he just doesn't have enough room. Although now with one computer blowing up he does have more room to utilize on his desk. <br /><br />I am going to carve out some time to do art this weekend. I got some repurposed some furniture and really like how I have things organized so it should make creating easier. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Goals Completed:</span> bedroom closet<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-1104264154174951515?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-90740684986263930812009-05-26T09:30:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:38:09.850-06:00I get <a href="http://www.tut.com/">these daily notes</a> in my inbox:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Dreams create their own pathways, if you don't try to force things.<br /><br />Taking action summons miracles, whether you recognize them or not.<br /><br />And, Darby, it's never too late in the day for breakfast.<br /><br />Dream on, wild thing -<br />The Universe<br /><br />ps: Maple syrup, please, Darby.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-9074068498626393081?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-83664250073187845932009-05-25T14:19:00.002-06:002009-05-30T21:22:50.361-06:00With today being Memorial Day, it of course made me think of family and friends that have passed. <br /><br /><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SDu2WA-7xsI/AAAAAAAABIM/cRk3vSznuiU/s1600-h/grandpaanddarbyjan68z.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SDu2WA-7xsI/AAAAAAAABIM/cRk3vSznuiU/s320/grandpaanddarbyjan68z.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204954283694081730" /></a>Today though I really thought of both my Grandpa's - my Mom's Dad and my Dad's Dad. Both of them passed away quite a long time ago but I miss them. I did think of good happy memories of my Grandpas. I thought of playing cards with my paternal Grandpa as a little girl. He taught me how to play many card games and it is something I enjoy to this day. I remember riding with my Grandpa to pick up my Grandma from work and sitting real close to him because I just always wanted to be near him as he was my hero. He brought me to get ice cream cones and always liked the same ice cream -- anything with nuts but usually butter pecan or black walnut. (photo of my Grandpa and I - 1968)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SDu2WQ-7xtI/AAAAAAAABIU/uSzqQMklyQ8/s1600-h/armydischarge1945a.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SDu2WQ-7xtI/AAAAAAAABIU/uSzqQMklyQ8/s320/armydischarge1945a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204954287989049042" /></a>And I think of my maternal Grandpa working on the farm. I don't have as many memories of him because he died when I was fairly young - I think 6 years old. But I remember watching him work on the farm. I see him saying grace at the head of the table. And I remember the feel his overalls against my skin when he held me on his lap. He had that smell of farm...it was the smell of grass and earth. (photo of my Grandpa when he was in the Army)<br /><br />So today I kept them in my thoughts as well as other family and friends. And remembered good memories associated with each of them.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-8366425007318784593?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-89718403689951271622009-05-22T23:18:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:18:56.178-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Shi40IXna7I/AAAAAAAACKc/RabkEDWBRnc/s1600-h/smores2.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 198px; height: 162px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Shi40IXna7I/AAAAAAAACKc/RabkEDWBRnc/s200/smores2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339220563986967474" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. laughing so hard that I woke Michael up. Stephanie Plum books give me many laughs.<br />2. S'MORES!<br />3. having a really good time with Michael's friend Lala. I haven't felt so comfortable with a friend in such a long time. <br />4. the unexpected joy that the movie Sex and the City gave me - tears and laughs - I forgot how much I enjoyed the series. <br />5. Michael's old t-shirts....I love wearing them. I wore one today and it smelled like him - his cologne. And it just made me feel nice. Silly little simple pleasure.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-8971840368995127162?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-23094998384856344482009-05-20T21:17:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:17:51.252-06:00<blockquote><span style="font-style:italic;">The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.<br /><br />- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross</span></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-2309499838485634448?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-491641623227618862009-05-19T13:16:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:16:46.926-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>So my goals for this <a href="http://twofroghome.com/doing-not-thinking/">Doing Not Thinking Challenge</a> goals are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Progress:</span> Nothing accomplished on these goals.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-49164162322761886?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-56428123135536712882009-05-15T22:15:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:15:39.236-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ShY_Wxq2w9I/AAAAAAAACJk/w2d3AyLAzzU/s1600-h/startrek1_augustfalcon.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ShY_Wxq2w9I/AAAAAAAACJk/w2d3AyLAzzU/s320/startrek1_augustfalcon.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338524068817060818" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. a good friend that sent me a Princess package. So much fun to open and so very sweet of her! <br />2. wanting to walk back into the theater again and sit back down to watch Star Trek again. It ROCKED! Loved the cast they just did a fantastic job at the characters.<br />3. Michael still loving me though I can't do the Vulcan salute. Being a geek it was a real tragedy him finding out that I couldn't. :) <br />4. getting my name at dreamwidth.org. I have a unique name but it still is hard to find it available out here on the web. <br />5. my parents giving me that unique name. I have always loved it and thankful they named me Darby. <br />6. for spending a great afternoon with Michael at the Art & Jazz festival. Pretty much right away we bought something. A little metal sculptural wall piece to group with a few other pieces we have from local artists. (take pictures later)<br />7. going out of town to meet a new friend (new to me old to Michael) and getting together with family to celebrate a special occasion.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-5642812313553671288?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-2385103473715598952009-05-13T11:13:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:14:24.022-06:00Every year in Grand Junction we have what is called the <a href="http://www.visitgrandjunction.com/cms/d/art_and_jazz_festival.php">Art & Jazz Festival</a>. Michael and I have gone most years - I think maybe missing one out of the 6 years we have been together. They close off Main Street and line it with art vendors and then have a stage where then there is of course the other half the name...Jazz. It has gotten smaller each year - or at least it feels like it has to us. But we still go and support Colorado artisans. <br /><br />With the festival comes the changing out of Art on the Corner. Grand Junction's Main Street has sculptures up and down it which they call Art on the Corner. And many of the pieces get moved or taken out to get ready for new pieces that are basically unveiled at the Art & Jazz festival. It is one of many things that I love about Grand Junction - is the art that lines Main Street. <br /><br />Here is a few new pieces for 2009...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ShZNB3FYq1I/AAAAAAAACJ8/kEnASWwUFBo/s1600-h/mainstwoman1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ShZNB3FYq1I/AAAAAAAACJ8/kEnASWwUFBo/s400/mainstwoman1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338539102656047954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ShZNBrjEECI/AAAAAAAACJ0/S9ThLxBcAXo/s1600-h/mainstfrogs1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 382px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ShZNBrjEECI/AAAAAAAACJ0/S9ThLxBcAXo/s400/mainstfrogs1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338539099559301154" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ShZNBUy5pAI/AAAAAAAACJs/MUoU-KYhHLQ/s1600-h/mainstcopper1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ShZNBUy5pAI/AAAAAAAACJs/MUoU-KYhHLQ/s400/mainstcopper1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338539093451711490" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-238510347371559895?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-37892023101637975632009-05-12T12:11:00.001-06:002009-05-30T21:39:20.603-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>So my goals for this <a href="http://twofroghome.com/doing-not-thinking/">Doing Not Thinking Challenge</a> goals are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Progress:</span> I got the bedroom closet organized and decluttered. I have a box started that will be going to goodwill after I am done going through the house. Nothing else accomplished on these goals.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3789202310163797563?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-16138122262354838422009-05-08T22:10:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:10:51.359-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SgZYNIHY6gI/AAAAAAAACJM/ZeS2gfcE5ro/s1600-h/th_beelleedensflower.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SgZYNIHY6gI/AAAAAAAACJM/ZeS2gfcE5ro/s320/th_beelleedensflower.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334047791206951426" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. Michael being home from Denver!<br />2. the presents he got me - toys! Stickers, coloring book and magnetic "paper" dolls! Sqeee! (All Disney Princess stuff - specifically Belle as she is my favorite! She loves books too!)<br />3. getting quite a bit accomplished this week - steam cleaning carpets, deep cleaning bedroom and bedroom closet reorganized<br />4. getting one of my Doing Not Thinking Challenge goals done. (Bedroom closet reorganized)<br />5. friends getting married - just perfectly for them! The bride was just beautiful in her ring of flowers in her hair and bouquet from her flower garden. I am so happy for them. <br />6. giant cinnamon rolls that are just so YUM! It was a nice treat tonight!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-1613812226235483842?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-53386857747102115662009-05-05T23:07:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:39:20.604-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>So my goals for this <a href="http://twofroghome.com/doing-not-thinking/">Doing Not Thinking Challenge</a> are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Progress:</span> Well I didn't really do anything on these goals. I have been organzing and decluttering but not the specific areas I put down as goals. I haven't done art yet but I do think I have my studio organize in a way that will be more productive - easier to find things and see things that inspire me. For the Soul Collage goal I did tear some images out of magazines that I think I want to use for some of them. For the sewing goal as I said I picked up the book. And I have read it so now just need to see if I have fabric to make something or start deciding what I want to make.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-5338685774710211566?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-90018119841857080082009-05-01T21:26:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:07:26.069-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SgI38oarNDI/AAAAAAAACI8/OMgcWhjvWGc/s1600-h/01snail3unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SgI38oarNDI/AAAAAAAACI8/OMgcWhjvWGc/s320/01snail3unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332886423541068850" /></a>1. for making really good progress on reorganizing.<br />2. for some good grocery store deals.<br />3. for finding a basic sewing book and excited about getting back to sewing some thing for the house.<br />4. for finding some good storage solutions for my studio<br />5. for being the first of the month. Every month on the first Michael wishes me happy anniversary - although the actual yearly anniversary is February 1st. But we try to celebrate the relationship every month as a reminder of how blessed we are to have each other.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-9001811984185708008?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-36851057790393516142009-04-28T09:03:00.000-06:002009-05-30T21:39:20.605-06:00I am doing the challenge through my other blog but since it is mostly artistic goals I will be posting the progress here too. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s1600-h/doing-not-thinking.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sfai7QiXDgI/AAAAAAAACI0/3vQat1sWx98/s320/doing-not-thinking.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329626347974626818" /></a>I did <a href="http://michaelanddarby.blogspot.com/search/label/doing%20challenge">the challenge last time</a> Kathie at <a href="http://twofroghome.com/">Two Frog Home</a> suggested it. And I really liked having the goals and seeing that I was actually <span style="font-style:italic;">doing</span> instead of just thinking. One of my BIGGEST thinking but not doing issues is my art. I think about it ALL the time. I have written down a ton of things in my art journals that I want to create but I don't actually get around to creating. So this time around I decided to put that into my goals. <br /><br />So my goals for this Doing Not Thinking Challenge are:<br />1. Work on art once a month (great if more but I want to at least try for once a month)<br />2. Create Soul Collage cards (like at least 3 done by the end of challenge)<br />3. Organizing and decluttering - which I have been working on already but want to continue with these areas<br />* storage<br />* Michael’s office<br />* bedroom closet<br />* front closet<br />4. Sew one thing. I haven't sewn in years and picked up a basic sewing book at the library and want to make it a goal just to sew one thing so that I don't keep putting it off.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3685105779039351614?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-73619549737681816622009-04-26T23:58:00.002-06:002009-05-30T21:39:20.606-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SfVGAq17ETI/AAAAAAAACIs/yafGYNN5dA4/s1600-h/2400170.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 98px; height: 98px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SfVGAq17ETI/AAAAAAAACIs/yafGYNN5dA4/s200/2400170.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329242711377252658" /></a>Checked out <span style="font-style:italic;">Big-Ass Book of Crafts</span> by Mark Montano is a fun book! <a href="http://www.bigasscrafts.com/index2.php?v=v1">Lots of kitschy crafts</a>. Switch plates, hanging lamps, punk plates, Japanese hand-mirrors, Warhol litho-pillow, ultra-suede covered containers, fabric covered hangers and so many more. It is a big ass book of crafts but lots of fun. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SfVGAv-b6GI/AAAAAAAACIk/MBjUDHZLkg0/s1600-h/1343451.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 98px; height: 140px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SfVGAv-b6GI/AAAAAAAACIk/MBjUDHZLkg0/s200/1343451.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329242712755136610" /></a>Another I am reading right now is <span style="font-style:italic;">Home Hints and Tips</span> by Rosamund Richardson. It is very interesting but also making me a little batty. It is a guide to living in modern times naturally, safely, leaving less of a foot print on the planet and just over all more healthy. Talks about all the toxins in paints, wax on foods, plastics leaching and so on - so making me a little sick to my stomach when I think about it all. It has great tips and resources though. <br /><br />I would like to have both on my bookshelf.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-7361954973768181662?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-63801908934071941662009-04-25T11:56:00.001-06:002009-05-30T21:03:05.021-06:00As I mentioned in my gratitude post yesterday I received some mail love this past week. I couldn't find the card online but it is similar and from the same series as <a href="http://www.santosha.com/Hafiz-Notecard-quotI-knew-we-would-be-friendsquot_p_1279.html">this one</a>.<br /><br />It said on the front:<br /><blockquote><em><span style="font-size:130%;">"Awake, my dear.<br />Be kind to your sleeping heart.<br />Take it out into the vast<br />field of light<br />And let it breathe."</span></em></blockquote>Inside she just wrote a very touching message. I have been having lots of insomnia and her words were a comfort.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-6380190893407194166?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-40446543719585745772009-04-24T21:53:00.000-06:002009-05-30T20:54:16.723-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SfPajf-LDXI/AAAAAAAACHU/7kXTUePwzgA/s1600-h/02spg1unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SfPajf-LDXI/AAAAAAAACHU/7kXTUePwzgA/s200/02spg1unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328843087521975666" /></a>I am thankful...<br />1. A lovely piece of mail love I received this week from a dear friend. <br />2. For getting some yardwork done and the shed painted - 2 tasks I am not especially fond of with my allergies.<br />3. For cookies I baked this week coming out PERFECT - which is at times a challenge in high altitude.<br />4. For being able to wear a spring top I bought on clearance this winter<br />5. For the wonderful day I spent with Michael. I had one of those moments that got me choked up and teary because I am so blessed to have him in my life.<br /><br />I recognize that I have much more to be thankful for in my life.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4044654371958574577?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-68013283169340929792009-04-23T20:51:00.001-06:002009-05-30T20:52:27.455-06:00We have had a lot going on here lately. So we just needed a little break. After making a delivery to a neighboring town, we stopped by the grocery store to pick up impromtu picnic supplies. And took the long way back to Grand Junction stopping to have a picnic up on the Mesa. There is still snow up there but it wasn't too cold. Just a cool breeze. And a beautiful view of the San Juan mountain range. <br /><br />On our way up we stopped in a little town that had a distillary. We took a little tour and the owner was very passionate about it. And we could relate as we are pretty passionate about our business too. Michael had a drink of the whiskey and he said it was incredibly smooth. <br /><br />While driving up, I had one of those moments that choked me up. Because I realized how blessed I am. I was able to spend the day with my love in our beautiful state just enjoying a nice spring day. It was truly a beautiful day in so many ways.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-6801328316934092979?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-30834319094521903742009-04-18T22:48:00.001-06:002009-05-30T20:50:19.116-06:00We watched <a href="http://www.helveticafilm.com/">Helvetica</a> tonight and I enjoyed it. I have a thing for typography/fonts but also from a designer-graphic artist-mixed media artist, I could appreciate it too. And even though I am a designer and have a thing for typography I didn't even realize how often Helvetica is used. I actually don't use it all that often. I didn't even have it as a font on my computer until 2 years ago when a client had it is in his logo and I was designing letterhead/business card to match so downloaded it. Probably very sad that I haven't used it. Probably will now though. :) <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/McZSUjP1AcE&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/McZSUjP1AcE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />I really liked this guy - Michael wasn't as amused by him as I was though.<br /><br />And then I also liked this guy too...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hpIv7ww78zM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hpIv7ww78zM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3083431909452190374?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-11535077163998336072009-04-17T21:47:00.000-06:002009-05-30T20:47:51.680-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SfCViGcE6qI/AAAAAAAACHM/EAXL32-kc8w/s1600-h/oipdspringub.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SfCViGcE6qI/AAAAAAAACHM/EAXL32-kc8w/s200/oipdspringub.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327922772255763106" /></a>I am thankful for...<br />1. quality time with Michael<br />2. Black Bear for breakfast - we hadn't been there in a very long time and it was so good<br />3. That taxes were filed on time despite all the computer problems Michael had the last 2 weeks<br />4. That we got a big project done and mailed out <br />5. For the <a href="http://michaelanddarby.blogspot.com/2009/04/dessert-for-easter.html">yummy cake</a> I made on Easter<br /><br />I recognize that I have much more to be thankful for in my life.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-1153507716399833607?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-54650810946198302002009-04-16T09:45:00.000-06:002009-05-30T20:46:11.669-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScX5Rq4lktI/AAAAAAAACFk/ZTKTp4U2_T8/s1600-h/bhop2.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 215px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScX5Rq4lktI/AAAAAAAACFk/ZTKTp4U2_T8/s400/bhop2.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315929017145463506" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://amymad.squarespace.com/the-duets/">When you give a girl a camera</a> - just beautiful <br /><br /><a href="http://www.happytape.bigcartel.com/blog">Happy Tape</a> - look at the fun ways to wrap presents and make cards from it! Oh adding to wish list! <br /><br /><a href="http://bargainbriana.com/tag/15-days-of-couponing/">15 Days of Couponing</a> (only 12 there as of now though) - I have been trying to save money - like everyone else so I have relied on coupons more lately. And I found this site had some great ideas. Make sure you click on home too as she lists deals at most grocery stores and plus Wal-mart, Target and the like. <br /><br /><a href="http://dollarstorecrafts.com/">Dollar Store Crafts</a> - And in that saving mode - the whole site is about making crafts from Dollar Store materials! yay for thrify!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-5465081094619830200?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-58662978496279289312009-04-10T23:43:00.000-06:002009-05-30T20:44:32.074-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sea8fA8kjFI/AAAAAAAACGs/K-iHe2qhrAo/s1600-h/01spg2unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sea8fA8kjFI/AAAAAAAACGs/K-iHe2qhrAo/s200/01spg2unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325150850428210258" /></a>I am thankful...<br />1. getting a closet organized<br />2. for finishing one project<br />3. for the client of that project - as he was really easy to work with and the project went very smoothly <br />4. for Facebook allowing me to keep connected to old friends, new friends and family<br />5. for some unexpected surprises I found the closet I organized - little presents that my Mom had sent me and some how got put in the closet.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-5866297849627928931?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-63287614977272549972009-04-03T22:54:00.000-06:002009-04-06T23:55:32.422-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SdmKBTtlJII/AAAAAAAACGU/zl9sUQ1FmMQ/s1600-h/browniesweeekendbaker3.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SdmKBTtlJII/AAAAAAAACGU/zl9sUQ1FmMQ/s320/browniesweeekendbaker3.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321436189790905474" /></a><br />I am thankful...<br />1. For a wonderful day with Michael<br />2. For a trip down memory lane going through old year books<br />3. For a <a href="http://michaelanddarby.blogspot.com/2009/04/brownies.html">great brownie recipe</a> - they were perfect for what I wanted this week<br />4. For the library as always - I have a huge stack books next to the bed. I enjoy being able to read so many different types of books. <br />5. For having a stack of mail love ready to mail out. I love being able to give friends a little bit of cheer. <br /><br />I recognize that I have much more to be thankful for in my life.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-6328761497727254997?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-8023869908993202742009-04-01T11:52:00.000-06:002009-04-06T23:53:33.735-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sdlyit_2RSI/AAAAAAAACGM/2tOFe2kdSuA/s1600-h/ladybugbullet.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 30px; height: 31px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sdlyit_2RSI/AAAAAAAACGM/2tOFe2kdSuA/s200/ladybugbullet.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321410375503463714" /></a>I have been obsessed with <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">MarthaStewart.com</a> lately. Crafts, recipes, organizational tips, cleaning tips and so on. Anyway one thing I found was link to a sister site: <a href="http://www.wholeliving.com/">Whole Living</a> and it has great recipes and tips too. But thought I would at least share this link to some <a href="http://www.wholeliving.com/do-just-one-thing?rsc=todaysidea_Homepage_Homepage">tips to do one thing each day</a> to make it Earth Day everyday and help save the planet.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-802386990899320274?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-26701769289385985242009-03-27T22:49:00.000-06:002009-04-06T23:51:07.966-06:00I am thankful...<br />1. that my cold finally went away<br />2. that I heard from a friend I was worried about<br />3. for Frank & JoAnne giving us their wok that. They didn't use it so asked if wanted it. I said: YES! And I have used it twice this week and plan to use it again tomorrow night. <br />4. for the wonderful gift that my friend Jessica gave me. It just made me smile and was so much fun! (pictures below)<br />5. for having several good movie nights with Michael this week<br />6. for getting my list together for spring cleaning - starting spring cleaning next week. Which probably isn't somethign to clook forward to but I am looking forward to cleaning the house out.<br /><br />I recognize that I have much more to be thankful for in my life.<br /><br />I got a present from a friend that was so much fun....it was a big ball of yarn that had a little tag on it that said: "unwind me...all the way" and then as I unrolled it little gifts appeared wrapped in it - buttons, beads, charms, stickers & other little emblishments. In the very center there was a teeny tiny handmade book. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sc5zNvONcYI/AAAAAAAACF0/6pDmCwfQzD0/s1600-h/starting.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sc5zNvONcYI/AAAAAAAACF0/6pDmCwfQzD0/s400/starting.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318314889822695810" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sc5zONBebtI/AAAAAAAACF8/TX-wzB7BXCc/s1600-h/stuffinside.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sc5zONBebtI/AAAAAAAACF8/TX-wzB7BXCc/s400/stuffinside.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318314897822346962" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sc5zONTeZHI/AAAAAAAACGE/ZctRZ0yCqlY/s1600-h/finished.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sc5zONTeZHI/AAAAAAAACGE/ZctRZ0yCqlY/s400/finished.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318314897897841778" /></a><br /><br />The purple/blue one is mine that Jessica made! It was really the coolest gift. I want to do it for someone sometime.<br /><br />**photos are Jessica's she said I could use them since I was just so excited to unroll it that I forgot to take pictures!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-2670176928938598524?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-11957623326999271892009-03-20T23:36:00.000-06:002009-03-25T18:17:31.475-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScXo9M-bqeI/AAAAAAAACFc/B0WsiLC6fQ4/s1600-h/01eas13unexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScXo9M-bqeI/AAAAAAAACFc/B0WsiLC6fQ4/s320/01eas13unexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315911073333488098" /></a>I am thankful...<br />1. for the beautiful weather this week<br />2. for spring coming! <br />3. for jelly beans<br />4. for lists<br />5. for a wonderful day with my love<br /><br />I recognize that I have much more to be thankful for in my life.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-1195762332699927189?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-3571829336533308802009-03-20T01:21:00.002-06:002009-03-25T18:18:34.083-06:00I am having some insomnia and my insomnia brings me to Etsy.com to surf - which is probably a dangerous place to surf in the first place. Lately my obsession has been pottery on Etsy. Tonight I stumbled on to the perfect little gift - ESPECIALLY for those that need....<a href="http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/navigation/BYDLS-TheSpoonTheory.pdf">SPOONS</a>. (<a href="http://michaelanddarby.blogspot.com/2008/05/100-things-spoons.html">my 100 things about me - spoons</a>)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScNFSIM7PKI/AAAAAAAACE8/3lkeYg4eEvE/s1600-h/il_430xN.38853892.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScNFSIM7PKI/AAAAAAAACE8/3lkeYg4eEvE/s400/il_430xN.38853892.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315168162968976546" /></a><div align="center"><br /><br />The spoons are made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5120568">Scrumdidlyump</a>.<br /><br />Aren't they just the coolest?<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br />Just a few of the others I surfed tonight...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScNNs8aQyoI/AAAAAAAACFE/HwNjuHP8hpE/s1600-h/magpiepottery.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 143px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScNNs8aQyoI/AAAAAAAACFE/HwNjuHP8hpE/s320/magpiepottery.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315177419753179778" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5066528">Magpie Pottery</a> - really love those plates. The style of collage on them seems very me. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScNNs8FVWQI/AAAAAAAACFU/LoiGVXNUDH4/s1600-h/tinaricenecklace.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 174px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScNNs8FVWQI/AAAAAAAACFU/LoiGVXNUDH4/s320/tinaricenecklace.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315177419665398018" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=18081">Tina Rice</a> - I love this necklace - really all of her necklaces but I am not sure I could wear it because of my skin allergies. But they are so fun that I keep coming back to them. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScNNsyCTwnI/AAAAAAAACFM/fBYzrqYjAkY/s1600-h/cyruspotter.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScNNsyCTwnI/AAAAAAAACFM/fBYzrqYjAkY/s320/cyruspotter.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315177416968356466" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5118903">Cyrus Potter</a> - I love the colors of most of his pottery. They just are colors that appeal to me. The lines and colors of the vases are my favorite though.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-357182933653330880?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-14381412867722339462009-03-19T22:12:00.001-06:002009-05-30T21:39:20.607-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScX5Rq4lktI/AAAAAAAACFk/ZTKTp4U2_T8/s1600-h/bhop2.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 215px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/ScX5Rq4lktI/AAAAAAAACFk/ZTKTp4U2_T8/s400/bhop2.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315929017145463506" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://mayamade.blogspot.com/2008/08/newspaper-bunting-tutorial.html">Newspaper Bunting</a> @ <a href="http://mayamade.blogspot.com/">Maya Made</a> - a great way to repurpose newspaper - fun and easy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/crafts/paper-daffodil-napkin-ring">Daffodil Napkin Rings</a> @ <a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/crafts/">Good Housekeeping Crafts</a> - fun, easy and cheery for Spring and Easter!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.curbly.com/DIY-Maven/posts/6125-Curbly-Video-Using-Paper-Napkins-to-Make-Decorative-Tile-Coasters">Make Coasters from Paper Napkins and Tiles</a> @ <a href="http://www.curbly.com/">Curbly</a> - I thought of my Mom with this one only because she likes pretty decorative paper napkins. And it is something I am sure I got from her too because my friends could testify that most packages they get from me has paper napkins in it. <br /><br />And then one non-craft - more decorating that I just think is cute...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.2modern.com/2009/03/bundt-pan-decor.html">Bundt Pans on the Wall</a> @ <a href="http://blog.2modern.com/">2Modern</a> - I have seen pans like that at thrift store. Even make them bright and new again by using magic erasers on them and maybe doing a coat of paint on them since they are just being decoration<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-1438141286772233946?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-52411580044180902102009-03-16T18:09:00.000-06:002009-03-25T18:11:44.770-06:00I came across a link to <a href="an article about making "cheap" bulk breakfast burritos">an article about making "cheap" bulk breakfast burritos</a> for quick morning breakfast. But their cheap, although might be cheap by some standards, weren't by mine. The burritos on that site came to .72 cents a piece. I made 20 burritos that ended up being .37 cents a piece. So Friday after dinner I realized I had all the ingredients and why not make some up. <br /><br /><a href="http://michaelanddarby.blogspot.com/2009/03/making-bulk-breakfast-burritos.html">Pictures, break down of cost and process over on my other blog.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-5241158004418090210?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-44983904157786297522009-03-13T23:08:00.001-06:002009-04-06T22:03:39.284-06:001. For a beautiful day.<br />2. For being able to get out and take a drive on this beautiful day. We drove over the Colorado National Monument. <br />3. For getting my hair cut short - 8 inches off. And for being able to donate the hair to Locks of Love.<br />4. For time tonight to make up some bulk breakfast burritos.<br />5. For the library - I am on my last Sookie Stackhouse book. I am so thankful I can just order books online and pick them up. <br /><br />Picture of my shorter hair...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sb01UeP-tSI/AAAAAAAACEc/G1KwaeBmOeo/s1600-h/me2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 397px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sb01UeP-tSI/AAAAAAAACEc/G1KwaeBmOeo/s400/me2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313461761200796962" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4498390415778629752?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-46840550801392127682009-03-08T13:36:00.000-06:002009-03-25T18:07:41.161-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sbcwr3svVNI/AAAAAAAACDs/cBnuRG-yaBE/s1600-h/kerriejennifer.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 380px; height: 380px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sbcwr3svVNI/AAAAAAAACDs/cBnuRG-yaBE/s400/kerriejennifer.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311767815750898898" /></a><br /><br />Wishing my oldest friend Kerrie congratulations on her wedding...and I hope you and Jennifer have a beautiful wedding day and an even more beautiful life together! Sending you love!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4684055080139212768?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-30148728125851471562009-03-06T22:37:00.000-07:002009-03-25T18:05:58.368-06:00I am thankful...<br />1. for the beautiful condo we had at Keystone<br />2. for the beautiful state we live in - Colorado just takes my breath away almost daily<br />3. for being home where Michael can rest as his cold ended up getting worse while we were out of town<br />4. for New Earth giving me lots of food for thought<br />5. we were able to see Michael's parents while in Keystone. And for the gifts they gave us - wok, olive oils and chocolate - Thank you!<br /><br />Some pictures of our condo in Keystone. We stayed at the <a href="http://keystone.snow.com/info/riverrun.riverrun.asp">River Run Condos</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sbc4R0_rfeI/AAAAAAAACEU/OhAw-LwPJ1E/s1600-h/0306090700a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sbc4R0_rfeI/AAAAAAAACEU/OhAw-LwPJ1E/s400/0306090700a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311776164441456098" /></a><div align="center"><br />One view from the deck of our condo<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sbc4Rt0q_UI/AAAAAAAACEM/AknN3w1YRhs/s1600-h/0304091855.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sbc4Rt0q_UI/AAAAAAAACEM/AknN3w1YRhs/s400/0304091855.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311776162516237634" /></a><br />Another view from the deck of our condo - a night view of ski slope<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sbc4RgR7JrI/AAAAAAAACEE/pE73p1REST0/s1600-h/0304091713.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sbc4RgR7JrI/AAAAAAAACEE/pE73p1REST0/s400/0304091713.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311776158880835250" /></a><br />Bedroom<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sbc4Rie133I/AAAAAAAACD8/doycA3C5e5Q/s1600-h/0304091713a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sbc4Rie133I/AAAAAAAACD8/doycA3C5e5Q/s400/0304091713a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311776159471886194" /></a><br />View from kitchen and near door looking into living room<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sbc4Ren2X1I/AAAAAAAACD0/0cmD5V5-JCQ/s1600-h/0304091710.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sbc4Ren2X1I/AAAAAAAACD0/0cmD5V5-JCQ/s400/0304091710.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311776158435925842" /></a><br />Fireplace in living room<br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3014872812585147156?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-17732807950888845022009-03-04T09:31:00.000-07:002009-03-25T18:03:25.372-06:00We are leaving this morning for Keystone. Keystone is a beautiful mountain ski restort. We have work there so will be there until Friday. We both are getting over colds so although we are looking forward to getting away (even work-related) - I know it will probably set us back in our colds as we be so busy. <br /><br />When we get back, I have several projects to work on. But hopefully I will get back into blogging more consistantly.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-1773280795088884502?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-30572810201875324952009-03-03T15:59:00.000-07:002009-03-25T18:00:17.429-06:00Reading New Earth so saving a few quotes....<br /><br />"You do not become good by trying to be good but by finding the goodness that is already within you."<br /><br />"To recognize one's own insanity is, of course, the arising of sanity, the beginning of healing and transcendence."<br /><br />"...realize that how 'spiritual' you are has nothing to do with what you believe but everything to do with your state of consciousness."<br /><br />"I didn't realize yet that thinking without awareness is the main dilemma of human existence"<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-3057281020187532495?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-10061934982356010672009-02-27T22:57:00.000-07:002009-03-25T17:58:30.501-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sara3iD6LtI/AAAAAAAACDk/9Oz60bxV9yA/s1600-h/thankfuledunexpectedbox.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/Sara3iD6LtI/AAAAAAAACDk/9Oz60bxV9yA/s320/thankfuledunexpectedbox.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308295758380412626" /></a>I have been busy working and also sick so not posting much. But hope to get back into it.<br /><br />I am thankful...<br />1. That although I have a cold - it seemed to break my migraine cycle.<br />2. For the coupons for free sandwiches - free is good. We had them for dinner. <br />3. For getting to know a new friend this week.<br />4. For an old friend contacting me via Facebook.<br />5. For a piece of cardboard inspiring me - going to make them into postcards and send out some mail love.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-1006193498235601067?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-9561241782527259922009-02-26T12:00:00.001-07:002009-03-25T17:57:10.842-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SNCPRf61KsI/AAAAAAAAByk/pm3A3ETqSpM/s1600-h/bloghop2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SNCPRf61KsI/AAAAAAAAByk/pm3A3ETqSpM/s320/bloghop2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246851096675429058" /></a><br /><br />These are all things I found via blog hopping...but aren't blogs...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.actsofkindness.org/">Acts of Kindness</a><br /><br />Paper Source <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/howto/ideas/envaccordion.html">Accordian Book with pockets</a><br /><br />And <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/howto/ideas/colorscope/index.html">Colorscope</a> via Papersource to see what colors reveail about you.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-956124178252725992?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-91661703662671086632009-02-15T10:54:00.000-07:002009-03-25T17:55:24.789-06:00A friend had this video on her blog. She just got married this summer in California to her partner so might be one of the couples forced to get a divorce. It is upsetting. So this video is made in support of <a href="http://www.couragecampaign.org/page/s/divorce">the Courage Campaign</a> to fight it. <br /><br /><br /><object width="400" height="302"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3089746&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3089746&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="302"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/3089746">"Fidelity": Don't Divorce...</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/couragecampaign">Courage Campaign</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-9166170366267108663?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-5162749430767805902009-02-13T23:52:00.000-07:002009-03-25T17:53:40.957-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SZaNNtcjhhI/AAAAAAAACDU/1vUxILJSVVw/s1600-h/01val1.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SZaNNtcjhhI/AAAAAAAACDU/1vUxILJSVVw/s320/01val1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302580877952517650" /></a>I am thankful...<br />1. For Michael giving me PS I Love You for Valentine's! It is such a good movie! (which I am watching right now)<br />2. For <a href="http://twofroghome.com/">Kathie</a> giving me a perfect suggestion for the cookies I was making for Michael for Valentine's Day. (Also thank you for the Valentine's Card)<br />3. For the cookies turning out!<br />4. For just a fabulous week with my love<br />5. For a nice dinner on Thursday to celebrate our anniversary since I was sick that day. <br /><br />Wishing everyone a very Happy Valentine's Day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-516274943076780590?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-89825221991976920012009-02-12T20:50:00.001-07:002009-05-30T21:39:20.607-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SNCPRf61KsI/AAAAAAAAByk/pm3A3ETqSpM/s1600-h/bloghop2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SNCPRf61KsI/AAAAAAAAByk/pm3A3ETqSpM/s320/bloghop2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246851096675429058" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.crossroadscottage.biz/pages/valentinestablescape.php">Link for Valentine tablescapes</a> - all sorts of them here. It isn't a blog. But pretty ideas. <br /><br /><a href="http://thehomespunheart.blogspot.com/2009/02/saving-in-style.html">Saving in Style</a> - So cute as well as a good idea. I used to clip coupons but I haven't in a long time. What I don't like about coupons is they are for pre-packaged foods often. <br /><br />I love using my crockpot. I do at least once a week. But I blog hopped on to this blog that did a YEAR of using the crockpot EVERY DAY for 2008 - <a href="http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/">A Year of Crockpotting</a><br /><br />Growing up one of my Mom's quick meals was hot ham and cheese sandwiches. I actually crave them. And tried to make them not too long ago but they just didn't turn out like Mom's. Found <a href="http://nancysrecipes.wordpress.com/2009/02/09/hot-ham-and-cheese-sandwiches/">this link for a recipe for them</a> (now that blog is on my sidebar too because I found so many good recipes) and it made me want to try them again.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-8982522199197692001?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-47549395224777947332009-02-11T20:37:00.000-07:002009-03-25T17:42:23.022-06:00So the other day Michael and I watched - well he watched and I listened - to President Obama's town hall meeting in Florida. During it a woman who sounded like she was on the verge of tears and talked of living in her car with her son. And asked if the stimulus package would help them. Later I found her son was laid off from a computer programing job so couldn't keep their house payments up. I was instantly in tears of course watching her... and feeling for her. <br /><br />Here is <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/02/10/henrietta-hughes-obama-as_n_165670.html">a link to the Huffington Post with the clip of Henrietta Hughes asking President Obama her question</a>. <br /><br />When trying to find the link to that clip, I made a mistake by clicking on a conservative right blog. It went on and on how it was staged. I have read the news articles with photos of people standing in line for tickets. And doesn't seem it was staged. The next thing they complained about is how a homeless woman could have stockings on, a decent looking dress and nice hair but be living in a car. That they had never seen homeless people that didn't have matted hair, dirty clothes and stunk. I was appalled that people would talk about people less fortunate like that. <br /><br />As someone who has worked in homeless shelters and known people who were homeless at one point or another in their life. I can say that if they got a ticket to see President Obama - they would have been in a bathroom at a public park getting ready if need be. And I am sure that is what Henrietta Hughes did and that is sad that someone has to do live like that. <br /><br />I found <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/linda-bergthold/who-will-help-henrietta-h_b_165752.html">another post on Huffington Post about helping people</a> like Henrietta Hughes. And trying to find solutions. <br /><br />I suggest taking a look at <a href="http://www.change.org/">Change.org</a> that is a social networking site to learn about causes, connect with people good people working for change and take action.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4754939522477794733?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-75020664794811442652009-02-10T22:05:00.001-07:002009-02-10T22:19:38.103-07:00Michael found this and passed it on to me. It is Elizabeth Gilbert the author of <span style="font-style:italic;">Eat Pray Love</span> giving a talk about the creative process and what it does to us creative types. I really enjoyed it and felt myself nodding along on many things. <br /><br /><object width="446" height="326"><param name="movie" value="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="bgColor" value="#ffffff"></param> <param name="flashvars" value="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/embed/ElizabethGilbert_2009-embed_high.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/ElizabethGilbert_2009.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=453" /><embed src="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf" pluginspace="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" bgColor="#ffffff" width="446" height="326" allowFullScreen="true" flashvars="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/embed/ElizabethGilbert_2009-embed_high.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/ElizabethGilbert_2009.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=453"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-7502066479481144265?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-6324010821036596152009-02-06T22:18:00.000-07:002009-02-10T22:18:36.950-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SZCJycnNllI/AAAAAAAACCE/EVsq_qDXIo0/s1600-h/01val9.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SZCJycnNllI/AAAAAAAACCE/EVsq_qDXIo0/s400/01val9.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300888261182199378" /></a>I am thankful...<br />1. For the beautiful words Michael gave me for our anniversary - He wrote me here on blog and gave me a card that said the most beautiful things too. <br />2. For my knee finally feeling good enough to do more things around the house and get around easier. <br />3. For reorganized cupboards - I open them up and they make smile because they are so organized right now. <br />4. For all the good things I made this week. I felt like I was in this place where nothing was turning out. But I think I finally got my cooking muse back. <br />5. For Michael for being an amazing man and for the love that fills my heart for him.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-632401082103659615?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12624029.post-43324748069854032192009-02-05T23:16:00.000-07:002009-02-10T22:17:37.518-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SNCPRf61KsI/AAAAAAAAByk/pm3A3ETqSpM/s1600-h/bloghop2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__2Pnf-vshs8/SNCPRf61KsI/AAAAAAAAByk/pm3A3ETqSpM/s320/bloghop2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246851096675429058" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bhg.com/holidays/valentines-day/cards/easy-to-make-valentines-day-cards/?page=8">Pattern for a little Owl Valentine</a> from BHG<br /><br /><a href="http://www.purlbee.com/valentine-heart-pins/">Little felt heart pins</a> at the Purl Bee<br /><br />And another one from Purl Bee - <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/sewn-paper-valentines/">Sewn Paper Cards</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12624029-4332474806985403219?l=darbyart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07430886012924662472noreply@blogger.com0