Happy Thanksgiving 2012

Why am I thankful today. Every day. Because I love and am loved. I have friends in my life, family. I have a place to live. I can walk and most times I can remember what I was going to do. And I have joy.
That doesn't mean I don't have problems like everyone else, I just remember all the things I have survived to be here and I am thankful and grateful to be here and to keep on trying.

Be blessed today, I am thinking of you with love. I am thankful for you!

Renningers Extravaganza November 2012

So sorry you missed it! Great crowds, great weather! Hehe and great finds!


This book from the 1800's has great illustrations.


Like this and


this one.

Found great buttons


These are only a few of them.


That's four different types of trim. You'll be seeing that on a bear later!


And how about that sweater and the antique dress! So fun.

Happy to say there have been some changes at Renningers in Mt. Dora, more food options, more seating to eat and it's covered from sun and rain!

And my favorite, the covered vendor area that is open in the sides has been changed so each space is more open to the public and much more inviting. They have really stepped things up. It's like going into little boutique stalls now. Just fun, I was able to look at things better.

Can't wait till the next one in January!

Hunt Valley Show Review 2012

Well, this was after I got my table st up for the show.


This wonderful piece is by Ingrid Norgaard Schmid of Bears N' Company.


One of Yenke's pieces. Such a wonderful donkey.


Part of Penny French holiday display. She came in second for the display contest.


Cindy McQuire's pig sharing happy smiles.


My elephants.

The show was very festive and the artists did great displays. Sorry you missed it. Next year it will be in a Sunday, November10th.

Veterans Day 2012

Today is Veterans Day where we give thanks to all who have served. How do we do this? Everyday you see a service member, or a retiree remember that this is someone's child, parent, aunt, uncle, cousin, friend that put their life on the line do we can vote our minds, express our opinions, love who we choose and worship as we are led to or not led to. And as we remember this, remember to take the time to say thank you.

Thank you do much for your service. Thanks to my husband who served 23 years. You are appreciated!


From the bears and me:0)

Hunt Valley Show

Well tomorrow is the Hunt Valley Show and this is a pre- set up shot of my table in progress.


Hope you can come if you are in the area. It's looking so festive and inviting!
More photos later :)

Museum Day

Thanks to the Smithsonian free museum day my hubby and I visited the Orange County History Museum.
The new exhibit , Peanuts...Naturally, featured a panel discussion, "Funny Folks Behind the Serious Business of Cartooning. Featured were Florida cartoonists, including Jeff Parker, Mark Simon, and Rob Smith Jr.


Allen Bellman and me. I got this photo with golden age of cartoon artists Mr. Bellman of Marvel comic fame, Captain America and Human Torch, when I got the autographed print below:


How lucky am I ?!

The panel discussion was great, we learned a lot about the business of cartooning, working in solitude to moving to digital forms of drawing. From paper to computer and beyond.

If you want to be a cartoonist their advice is, learn how to draw! Learn anatomy of a body, it's structure, is muscular structure. Do the work, don't copy the work of others as you are copying their mistakes! Good point.
It was great fun.

9/11 Remembered

A broken heart heals but the scar remains,
I have but to remember to feel its pain.
But I choose to rejoice in lives lived well,
As they were ending they saved others still.
What will I do as I remember that day,
I will thank them for their bravery and take a moment to pray.

God bless 9/11 heroes, their families, friends and all of us who can never forget our worlds can change in just a few moments.