Tulips

Tulips, tulips everywhere!

I love that tulips come in so many colors. They are the only flower that keeps growing after they are cut. Every day they change color, shape and size. They are a work in progress. They never stop evolving as they wither away and they continue to surprise you with their beauty each day.

The yellow and red tulips are rare and came from Oku Nursery in Half Moon Bay. The purple flowers were the bride's bouquet at my son's wedding in Poulsbo, Washington last weekend.

Note cards in progress

My friend Aileen Cabral is having a "Happy Hour Sea Glass Show" at her house next weekend to sell her sea glass jewelry. She wants me to send some of my note cards down. I pretty much sold out of everything I made in 2007 so I'll be assembling note cards this weekend! I learned a lot about putting them together last year and what sells and what doesn't. Most people like to frame them and not send themout as cards. Hey, whatever works! I just like the fact that my photos are out there and are appreciated. Check out Aileen's website: web.mac.com/paintedreams/iWeb/Paintedreams/Welcome.html

My fear of speaking spoke...

Last night at OpenMic I got up on stage and read my poem about Auri. Frightening and invigorating all at the same time. I can't say getting up in front of people is my favorite thing, it probably never will be. It's just good to know I can do it, without being totally terrified. To top it all off, everyone liked my poem. Thanks Auri!

The photos above are from an OpenMic on October 11, 2007. Cowboy Will presented Auri with a hat because he is of course, the man in the funny hat.