Saturday, August 3, 2019
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Made in the USA
This is a good read, real food for thought. I'll be thinking about itthe next time I'm in the box stores like Lowes, Home Depot, and especiallyCostco or Sam's Club. > Subject: One Light Bulb at a Time.... > > > One Light Bulb at a Time.... > > A physics teacher in high school, once told the students that while > one grasshopper on the railroad tracks wouldn't slow a train very > much, a billion of them would. With that thought in mind, read the > following, obviously written by a good American. > > Good idea .. .. one light bulb at a time . . > > Check this out . I can verify this because I was in Lowes the other > day for some reason and just for the heck of it I was looking at the > hose attachments. They were all made in China . The next day I was in > Ace Hardware and just for the heck of it I checked the hose > attachments there. They were made in USA . Start looking. > > In our current economic situation, every little thing we buy or do > affectssomeone else - even their job . So, after reading this email, I > think this lady is on the right track . Let's get behind her! > > My grandson likes Hershey's candy . I noticed, though, that it is > marked made in Mexico now. I do not buy it any more. > > > My favorite toothpaste Colgate is made in Mexico .... now I have > switched to Crest. You have to read the labels on everything. > > This past weekend I was at Kroger. I needed 60 W light bulbs and > Bounce dryer sheets. I was in the light bulb aisle, and right next to > the GE brand I normally buy was an off-brand labeled, "Everyday Value. > " I picked up both types of bulbs and compared the stats - > they were the same except for the price ... The GE bulbs were more > money than the Everyday Value brand but the thing that surprised me > the most was the fact that GE was made in MEXICO and the Everyday > Value brand was made in - get ready for this - the USA in a company in > Cleveland , Ohio . > > So throw out the myth that you cannot find products you use every day > that are made right here. > > So on to another aisle - Bounce Dryer Sheets .. yep, you guessed it, > bounce cost more money and is made in Canada . The Everyday Valuebrand > was less money and MADE IN THE USA ! I did laundry yesterday and the > dryer sheets performed just like the Bounce Free I have been using for > years and at almost half the price! > > My challenge to you is to start reading the labels when you shop for > everyday things and see what you can find that is made in the USA - > the job you save may be your own or your neighbors! > > If you accept the challenge, pass this on to others in your address > book so we can all start buying American, one light bulb at a time! > Stop buying from overseas companies! > > We should have awakened a decade ago. > > Let's get with the program help our fellow Americans keep their jobs > and create more jobs here in the U.S.A. > > I Passed this on ........ > will you ??????? > > > > > > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > >
Friday, March 11, 2011
Haircut Time!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
I have started back to my Thursday group, what an amazing group of artist, Get so inspired. I am working with fluid acrylics and watercolor. Cant find my gouache. Want to get some of that Aqua board, wipes off really nice.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Handmade
For Christmas my son made me an easel, (billboard) with tube lighting. The only problem my paintings are all too big. It really isn't a problem, I have been wanting to display this giclee for over 2 years (no more wall space) and this easel is perfect!!!!!! Love both!!!! Giclee by C.L. Cunningham and easel by Kevin.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Art Miami
Friday, November 5, 2010
Bonnard
Observe nature, and work on the canvas, indicating the colours: the climate of the work transcends all else. For Bonnard, art was the result of a deeply personal experience, a perpetual dialogue in harmony with nature
Pierre Bonnard
Bonnard is one of my favorite artist. the Les Nabis Artists-"In the palm of your hand, my word and thoughts" En ta paume, mon verbe et ma pensee
I love this quote, I have problems translating what I want to say, my art seems to do what my mouth doesn't, but I find that other artist (most of the time) translate what my mind is thinking.
Many years ago I entered one of my paintings in a show, Mary Todd Beam was the judge. I was amazed when she talked about my painting, it was like she entered my mind.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
I cleaned both my hummingbird feeders and put them out, in a matter of seconds, they came a swarming.
Fascinating to watch
buzzing here and there
getting ready for the flight
with not even a care
Little tiny legs and claws
and little bitty wings
body extended in air
with not even a care
Posing for photos
how far will they fly
maybe to Florida
and maybe stopping by.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Jer and I had two friends pass away this week
Len, was one of my watercolor friends, and Jerry's woodturner friend.
Manual was 102 years young, a beautiful person and so loved.
They both "Drove the Train"
Monday, August 16, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Our Little Secret
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Lizard
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
MGTD
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Old House
Thinking of the mysteries and what it's all about
Wondering who lived there, and why they had to leave.
Only in their mind, could they relive the past, maybe in a nursing home or maybe they have passed.
Time & time again, I think about my childhood house
Wondering who lives there
and thinking what it is all about
hoping they will love it
and bring happiness once again.
Here's to old houses, may they live again
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Dahlonega, Georgia
On our drive home we drove through a small town in Georgia, called Dahlonega. I have visited this town before and really loved it. On Memorial Day the town put up flags and crosses with the names of the fallen soldiers, back to World War One. I gotta tell you it brought tears to our eyes. What a wonderful tribute. Gotta love those small towns.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Labyrinths
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Everglades
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Dupuytren disease
May 20, 2010 - Sorry I haven't posted lately, hard to type. I went to the hand doctor yesterday about my little finger, (I had a fall last month and my little finger made a right turn, ) I have to keep my two fingers bandaged for a month, go back in a month. While I was at the doctors I showed him the palms of my hand, he said that I had Dupuytren's Disease. Check out - http://DealingWithDD.com There are injection that can help. It tends to run in families. It is more common in individuals whose ancestors are from northern Europe. Now I know what is wrong with my brothers hands.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
The Last Egret
Monday, May 10, 2010
Swans
Friday, May 7, 2010
Quoth the Raven, Nevermore
Raven by Edgar Allan Poe -
Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore."
Be that word our sign of parting, bird or fiend! I shrieked, upstarting-
Get thee back into the tempest and the Night's Plutonian shore!
Le no black plume as a token of that lie thy soul hath spoken!
Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!
Quote the Raven, Nevermore
And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting still is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door:
And his eyes have all the seeming of a Demon's that is dreaming,
And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted-nevermore!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Where there is a will there is a way
My little friend comes each day-takes my food then runs away-not caring what anyone says-hanging around without a care. Doesn't work or pay the bill-all he wants is his fill.
The birds come first to see if it's safe-then little friend comes in for the chase-takes the food and runs away-eating along the way-spilling seeds for later that day. Making sunflowers you might say, where there is a will there is a way!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Wine
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Sony Cyber Cyber shot
Is this too cool! Just found out my camera can do this!!!!! So excited, wow wow wow dee wow wow!
While watching TV last night I saw an advertisement of a camera, looked really close and they were talking about my camera. This morning i looked outside and the leaves were blowing off the trees, weather like a perfect fall day, then I remembered about the the advertisement, just think of the possibilities, had to share. I need a little practice.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Golden Paints Color Poster ooooo
Friday, April 9, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Ibis?
Continuation of the park that use to be a dump-
The picture was taken at a nearby park, this park, the one that use to be a dump. It has been turned into a beautiful park, with playgrounds, kite flying, a horse corral & trail, model airplane strip, even the people that fly those one seated, little motor, wing thingies that fly strip.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
spoiled dog
Friday, March 19, 2010
Jerry calls me a "button pusher" While fooling around with my new purse size camera, it took on a mind of its own=it shot this photo all by itself. Think it's trying to tell me something, like clean up this stuff. The painting on the wall is something I did awhile back, it is called "Moo Cow" the little fish painting I did about a month ago and framed it with a wooden ruler.
Wanted to post a photo on the other blog but the computer has a mind of its own too, go figure.
This weekend Jer is showing some of his stuff at a wine and food thingy in West Palm Beach. Nice part is that it's going to be inside and we will probably use only the pedestals. :) Of course it has wine and food and that is another plus.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
New Camera-testing testing
This last weekend we took a trip to Punta Gorda for a car event, took some pictures with my cell phone, not the same.
I took this photo to test out my new camera, one of my self portrait paintings.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Creative
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Imagination!
This painting is called "Eggplant Parmesan" While I was fooling around with a self portrait, I noticed eggplant and a tomato coming out of a shopping bag. Figured I would get out my old dried up paints and paint a little bit each day. I have a new kitchen, ya know, and now it is one of my favorite rooms. (did I just say that)!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Wedding
L-R My brother, father, sister, Jerry, me, Mother, grandmother and my grandfather. Still have the dress, size nothing and the veil I made myself, Corny. The train on the dress was so beautiful that I was wanting to come down the isle backwards. The train was the reason that I bought a short sleeve dress for a Feb. wedding, what was I thinking!!!!!! The day was windy and a bit chilly, I was told.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Flowering Tea
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Happy Anniversary Jerry-
Today is our anniversary. Last night we went to a wine event for a pre anniversary celebration- Marc Mondavi gave a run down on his family, we tasted 6 or 7 different wines, all very good. We bought a bottle which Marc Mondavi signed, a nice evening.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
1st in Wood
Monday, February 1, 2010
Raining Cats & Dogs
Aerial pix over the Florida Keys http://www.edtruthan.com/tileproxy/keys/floridakeys.htm