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  • playing dress up

    MWhalloween2010a 

    MWhalloween2010b MWhalloween2010c
    MWhalloween2010d 

    It was a great night, following a weekend of continued home improvement.  Daddy scared the pants off trick-or-treaters at the door with his Slipknot masks.  Sam is perpetually Uncle Sam.  And so cute at it - thankfully he doesn't get the unwelcome and unfunny remarks that people in the street feel compelled to say – political stuff.  Peter pretended to be from Slipknot too (for the unaware – they are a heavy metal band from Iowa).  And Fallon was perfect as Lydia from Beetlejuice.   I told neighbors I was a poem….The Raven ;) 

  • playing dress up

    MWhalloween2010a 

    MWhalloween2010b MWhalloween2010c
    MWhalloween2010d 

    It was a great night, following a weekend of continued home improvement.  Daddy scared the pants off trick-or-treaters at the door with his Slipknot masks.  Sam is perpetually Uncle Sam.  And so cute at it - thankfully he doesn't get the unwelcome and unfunny remarks that people in the street feel compelled to say – political stuff.  Peter pretended to be from Slipknot too (for the unaware – they are a heavy metal band from Iowa).  And Fallon was perfect as Lydia from Beetlejuice.   I told neighbors I was a poem….The Raven ;) 

  • more trickery

    Mwpt5 
    As requested, here are more photos from my Parlor Tricks book….followed by some workshop photos I borrowed from Kathy.  It was frightfully fun!

    MWPT1 
    MWPT2 
    Mwpt33 
     

    MWPT4 

    I've been asked to offer this as an online class which I am giving some serious consideration.  I'm facing a decision – whether or not to have it include a kit that has to be assembled and mailed, or if I should redesign the format so the punched paper and coils are not necessary and all parts could be offered as a printable download.  I would love your feedback…..if you are interested, let me ask you this: 

    1.  Would you want to receive a kit that is required to make a coil bound book?

    OR

    2.  Would you prefer to download all the pieces and print from home?   

     

  • more trickery

    Mwpt5 
    As requested, here are more photos from my Parlor Tricks book….followed by some workshop photos I borrowed from Kathy.  It was frightfully fun!

    MWPT1 
    MWPT2 
    Mwpt33 
     

    MWPT4 

    I've been asked to offer this as an online class which I am giving some serious consideration.  I'm facing a decision – whether or not to have it include a kit that has to be assembled and mailed, or if I should redesign the format so the punched paper and coils are not necessary and all parts could be offered as a printable download.  I would love your feedback…..if you are interested, let me ask you this: 

    1.  Would you want to receive a kit that is required to make a coil bound book?

    OR

    2.  Would you prefer to download all the pieces and print from home?   

     

  • report from valley ridge

    I remember getting ready to teach my first workshop about eight years ago.  I was a wreck.  I packed too much.  I was worried I wouldn't live up to the expectations of my students.  I was sure I would get off track and forget something important.  I had stagefright. 

    Nothing much has changed except that now I have the experience to know what really matters ~ show your true self, fire up some confidence and enthusiasm in your students, and get them to realize they have it within them to make cool stuff.  It doesn't even matter what the class is – the point of it all is to relish in the time set aside to honor our creative selves. 

    Valley Ridge is the kind of place that makes that time even more special.  The atmosphere is unmatched.  There are not many venues that provide two and three day classes.  Having that second day is such a gift.  You get to stroll into the workroom where your supplies are already unpacked.  You get to pat yourself on the back for what you've accomplished and then you get to take advantage of another whole day to dig in deeper, ask more questions, learn from your instructor and your neighbors. 

    These two classes were an absolute blast.  Such a great group of artists!  I left VR feeling fulfilled in every way.  It felt good to be intense and deliberate in creating.  It was rewarding to see the fabulous work.  I loved seeing old friends, and made some new ones.  My spirit is soaring!

    MW RWIVRa 

    MW RWIVRb 

    MW RWIVRc 

    MW PTVRa 

    I can't believe I don't have any detail shots of the Parlor books!  Hopefully some friends will share their pictures with me – I know Kathy will have some….there were terrific tricks happening in our parlors!  Here is a cute story….The first night Kathy and I were remembering the first time I came to VR to teach Roll With It (2005).  We were thinking of the students and I was asking about some of the ones I hadn't heard from in a while.  We mentioned Cindy.  Two days later SHE CALLED at 9:30 pm to ask if the there was room in the Sat/Sun class.  She arrived from Iowa the next morning!  <enter twilight zone music>  I met her at her car….in the backseat was her pillow….No way!  I had just made a sign for my Parlor Tricks book, see below.  Lyrics from Hotel California!  Love that kind of synchronicity!

    MW PTVRcindy 

    MWVRspoils 

    MWravenmask 

    Terrific to spend time with Kathy.  So special to have Mom playing along with us.  I think she the most 'commitments' by adding content in her book.  (Of course she was the teacher's pet *grin*) Loved every minute of it.  Crossing fingers we can convince Kathy to emerge from sabbatical next fall for another gathering at her amazing place.

    Thank you.  * blows kisses*

  • report from valley ridge

    I remember getting ready to teach my first workshop about eight years ago.  I was a wreck.  I packed too much.  I was worried I wouldn't live up to the expectations of my students.  I was sure I would get off track and forget something important.  I had stagefright. 

    Nothing much has changed except that now I have the experience to know what really matters ~ show your true self, fire up some confidence and enthusiasm in your students, and get them to realize they have it within them to make cool stuff.  It doesn't even matter what the class is – the point of it all is to relish in the time set aside to honor our creative selves. 

    Valley Ridge is the kind of place that makes that time even more special.  The atmosphere is unmatched.  There are not many venues that provide two and three day classes.  Having that second day is such a gift.  You get to stroll into the workroom where your supplies are already unpacked.  You get to pat yourself on the back for what you've accomplished and then you get to take advantage of another whole day to dig in deeper, ask more questions, learn from your instructor and your neighbors. 

    These two classes were an absolute blast.  Such a great group of artists!  I left VR feeling fulfilled in every way.  It felt good to be intense and deliberate in creating.  It was rewarding to see the fabulous work.  I loved seeing old friends, and made some new ones.  My spirit is soaring!

    MW RWIVRa 

    MW RWIVRb 

    MW RWIVRc 

    MW PTVRa 

    I can't believe I don't have any detail shots of the Parlor books!  Hopefully some friends will share their pictures with me – I know Kathy will have some….there were terrific tricks happening in our parlors!  Here is a cute story….The first night Kathy and I were remembering the first time I came to VR to teach Roll With It (2005).  We were thinking of the students and I was asking about some of the ones I hadn't heard from in a while.  We mentioned Cindy.  Two days later SHE CALLED at 9:30 pm to ask if the there was room in the Sat/Sun class.  She arrived from Iowa the next morning!  <enter twilight zone music>  I met her at her car….in the backseat was her pillow….No way!  I had just made a sign for my Parlor Tricks book, see below.  Lyrics from Hotel California!  Love that kind of synchronicity!

    MW PTVRcindy 

    MWVRspoils 

    MWravenmask 

    Terrific to spend time with Kathy.  So special to have Mom playing along with us.  I think she the most 'commitments' by adding content in her book.  (Of course she was the teacher's pet *grin*) Loved every minute of it.  Crossing fingers we can convince Kathy to emerge from sabbatical next fall for another gathering at her amazing place.

    Thank you.  * blows kisses*

  • we’re back!

    It's taking a while to get back in the groove…300 plus photos to sort through.  Almost as many memories.  A terrific trip!  And yesterday the bathroom was finally completed.  Yay!  The studio is not quite done but I'm close!

    MWdockgirls 
    As you know, Shannon and I would take a photo together on the dock while up at the lake.  In honor of that tradition all of us girls gathered, with pink visors from Mom, in remembrance of her.  Here I am with my daughter, my sister-in-law, my nieces, and my Mom.  And below, *evidence* that I got up on skis.  Not done with the style Mom does it but after three years I impressed myself by getting up on the first try!

    MWwaterskiing2010

  • we’re back!

    It's taking a while to get back in the groove…300 plus photos to sort through.  Almost as many memories.  A terrific trip!  And yesterday the bathroom was finally completed.  Yay!  The studio is not quite done but I'm close!

    MWdockgirls 
    As you know, Shannon and I would take a photo together on the dock while up at the lake.  In honor of that tradition all of us girls gathered, with pink visors from Mom, in remembrance of her.  Here I am with my daughter, my sister-in-law, my nieces, and my Mom.  And below, *evidence* that I got up on skis.  Not done with the style Mom does it but after three years I impressed myself by getting up on the first try!

    MWwaterskiing2010

  • she’s still got it

    Many of you know my cute little Mom so I thought I'd share this awesome shot.  Looking at her you'd never guess she is 70.  Back in the day she and her brother used to do that fancy trick skiing stuff – like Mom climbing way up the pyramid.  I know, crazy!  I remember my Dad and my uncle CARRYING us in their arms as they skied around the lake when we were kids.  I know, even crazier!  So here she is, from last month, taken by my brother:

    MWmomwaterskiing2010
     

    We are off to visit my entire family….it's my parents 50th anniversary!  I'm sure skiing will be involved.  Hopefully I still have it.  I'm sure I won't look as good as her…..or the Go-Go's ;)  *waves goodbye* 

    MWgogo

  • she’s still got it

    Many of you know my cute little Mom so I thought I'd share this awesome shot.  Looking at her you'd never guess she is 70.  Back in the day she and her brother used to do that fancy trick skiing stuff – like Mom climbing way up the pyramid.  I know, crazy!  I remember my Dad and my uncle CARRYING us in their arms as they skied around the lake when we were kids.  I know, even crazier!  So here she is, from last month, taken by my brother:

    MWmomwaterskiing2010
     

    We are off to visit my entire family….it's my parents 50th anniversary!  I'm sure skiing will be involved.  Hopefully I still have it.  I'm sure I won't look as good as her…..or the Go-Go's ;)  *waves goodbye* 

    MWgogo