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  • step into my garden….

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    As many of you know, today is not only my birthday, it is Shannon's too.  Two summers ago she left us, after gracing us with her presence for forty years.  We planted a small rose garden, in remembrance of her….and it has not only grown, it has multiplied.  Today I am allowing myself to be a little sad, missing her.  So many calls and messages have come in, wishing me well….thank you…..but I can't hold back the tears, some happy, some sorrowful.  So before I head out to the nursery to indulge in one more rose bush, I will take you on a tour.

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    The above grouping is just outside my studio door.  Below are the newest, planted in April.  We have learned our lesson about spacing…and have given these beauties much more room to grow.

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    Below are the gifts from Mother's Day 2009….one didn't make it through the winter….so that is the mission for today.  The new one will make twenty in total.  I'm getting pretty good at this….and decided I will start a new journal project, keeping notes on my experience as a Rosarian.  xo

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    Our annual Sam party was postponed this year as we were holding out for better weather than we usually get in April.  Thanks to all our friends, classmates, and teachers who came to celebrate on the glorious Saturday we were blessed to have.

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  • recovering and recap

    Oh right….back to real life.  I'm late with posting…but at least I did it!  These pages chronicle the wrap-up of the HIM tour.  I documented the set lists from the four concerts we saw, and journaled about the experiences.  Still in recovery after a three-night-stand staying in the city.  Whew!  It was a gas.

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    I found these terrific new tools at AC Moore.  They are perfect for making toner transfers with Goof-Off.  Also good for blending with watercolor pencils, brushing on glue, painting and smoodging.

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    The rose count is insane!  With the recent rain the bushes are heavy and leaning.  Need to find a way to support them.  *adds on the to-do list*  Here is one until I can take more photos.

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    Fallon was able to finally get photos with three of the guys Friday night.  Perfect little addition to a fantastic tour.  We were definitely spoiled.  They are all back in Finland now.  When-oh-when will they be back? 

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    This week Seth @ The AlteredPage is revisiting True Colors with commentary each day from the participants.  I thought all the artists would be included in a one-day-post so I kept my remarks brief.  I could talk endlessly about the fabulous experience of making pages, then seeing it go to print.   Fun to be reading his blog as we reminisce out loud.  Check it out HERE. 

  • recovering and recap

    Oh right….back to real life.  I'm late with posting…but at least I did it!  These pages chronicle the wrap-up of the HIM tour.  I documented the set lists from the four concerts we saw, and journaled about the experiences.  Still in recovery after a three-night-stand staying in the city.  Whew!  It was a gas.

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    I found these terrific new tools at AC Moore.  They are perfect for making toner transfers with Goof-Off.  Also good for blending with watercolor pencils, brushing on glue, painting and smoodging.

    MWnewtransfertool 

    The rose count is insane!  With the recent rain the bushes are heavy and leaning.  Need to find a way to support them.  *adds on the to-do list*  Here is one until I can take more photos.

    MWpinkrose2010

    Fallon was able to finally get photos with three of the guys Friday night.  Perfect little addition to a fantastic tour.  We were definitely spoiled.  They are all back in Finland now.  When-oh-when will they be back? 

    MWdaniellioneye
    MWhimtour2010

    This week Seth @ The AlteredPage is revisiting True Colors with commentary each day from the participants.  I thought all the artists would be included in a one-day-post so I kept my remarks brief.  I could talk endlessly about the fabulous experience of making pages, then seeing it go to print.   Fun to be reading his blog as we reminisce out loud.  Check it out HERE. 

  • running….

    running errands, running carpool, running to the post office, running late (with my rubytuesday pages, my crusade, and my taxes)….*checks forehead*, practically running a fever in this heat….but i'm not running out of luck!  first four leaf clovers of the year!

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  • running….

    running errands, running carpool, running to the post office, running late (with my rubytuesday pages, my crusade, and my taxes)….*checks forehead*, practically running a fever in this heat….but i'm not running out of luck!  first four leaf clovers of the year!

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  • E is for enthusiasm, evidence

    I had limited time today to make my rubytuesday pages since I'm heading out to pick up Mom from the airport.  It was easy to do these – simply documented recent events by tucking away some *evidence*, and scribbling down some thoughts. 

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    I was so touched and tickled by the responses you left on my last post.  I printed out the comments for my journal page.  I get it that not all of you are HIM fans.  And you may even roll your eyes when you arrive to see another post about them.  But what is really cool is that you were still able to share the enthusiasm with me.  And you get it that these projects and experiences are important to me.   Thank you.

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    Oh!  You want to know where that cool *evidence* tape came from? When I was looking for pre-printed toe tags I came across  crimescene.com   I ended up making my own toe tags, but found lots of great stuff at that place.  I have been keeping a journal….yes another….that is all about barrier tape.  I collect different specimens of tape while out and about, and friends even send me some.  I have tape confiscated from the local premises of Greece, Italy, and France! 

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    And courtesy of ATPhotography, a few shots from the show Friday night.  It was spectacular!  Next up:  three more dates in May!

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  • E is for enthusiasm, evidence

    I had limited time today to make my rubytuesday pages since I'm heading out to pick up Mom from the airport.  It was easy to do these – simply documented recent events by tucking away some *evidence*, and scribbling down some thoughts. 

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    MWHCITminibanner 
    I was so touched and tickled by the responses you left on my last post.  I printed out the comments for my journal page.  I get it that not all of you are HIM fans.  And you may even roll your eyes when you arrive to see another post about them.  But what is really cool is that you were still able to share the enthusiasm with me.  And you get it that these projects and experiences are important to me.   Thank you.

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    Oh!  You want to know where that cool *evidence* tape came from? When I was looking for pre-printed toe tags I came across  crimescene.com   I ended up making my own toe tags, but found lots of great stuff at that place.  I have been keeping a journal….yes another….that is all about barrier tape.  I collect different specimens of tape while out and about, and friends even send me some.  I have tape confiscated from the local premises of Greece, Italy, and France! 

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    And courtesy of ATPhotography, a few shots from the show Friday night.  It was spectacular!  Next up:  three more dates in May!

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  • the report

    It was a glorious day!  We arrived in Deptford and took our place in line.  Hundreds of fans were there and we met up with our friends, and many new ones.  I have been to signings and meet & greets before, but this one was run tight and strict, and very fast.  Fallon was a wreck as we inched closer.  They had several check points where they held you back so you couldn't really even see the band until you were standing right in front of them.  We had prepared gifts but they were swiftly wisked away by some record exec. but we got to tell them about it.  I practically shreiked "but I made them Toe Tags".  We thanked them for this opportunity and had our items signed (had to sweet talk the exec. to let us go with unconventional surfaces, a tshirt and a journal).  I explained what my journal was and they took a look and thought it was really clever.  *grin*

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    So there is a song on the new album called Acoustic Funeral.  (It was actually playing in the store during the signing!!)  You can hear Ville explain the song HERE.   You can hear the song HERE.   (Very pretty, take a listen).  The chorus is this….

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    Epiphany!  Toe Tags!  We also brought a book, a Black Sabbath dvd, and some cool socks.  (they say they always lose socks on tour)  I mentioned we had given him the collections of grave dirt and he said the bottles are all lined up on his mantel at home!  And they thought my HIMnal was cool.   Can't wait for them to get a good look at the Toe Tags.  *faints*

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    They didn't allow photographs….but I got this one of Fallon with their manager, Seppo.  And the others are courtesy of Hot Topic.

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    What a blast we had!  So fun to see our favorite band again.  They were all so charming and nice, and really tuned into you when you spoke with them.  Great to hang with Bill, Laure, Mark, Suzanne, Cindi, and Cherie.  Had to go out for a fun meal to decompress together….

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    Next up:  concert tonight!  *blows kisses*

  • the report

    It was a glorious day!  We arrived in Deptford and took our place in line.  Hundreds of fans were there and we met up with our friends, and many new ones.  I have been to signings and meet & greets before, but this one was run tight and strict, and very fast.  Fallon was a wreck as we inched closer.  They had several check points where they held you back so you couldn't really even see the band until you were standing right in front of them.  We had prepared gifts but they were swiftly wisked away by some record exec. but we got to tell them about it.  I practically shreiked "but I made them Toe Tags".  We thanked them for this opportunity and had our items signed (had to sweet talk the exec. to let us go with unconventional surfaces, a tshirt and a journal).  I explained what my journal was and they took a look and thought it was really clever.  *grin*

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    So there is a song on the new album called Acoustic Funeral.  (It was actually playing in the store during the signing!!)  You can hear Ville explain the song HERE.   You can hear the song HERE.   (Very pretty, take a listen).  The chorus is this….

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    Epiphany!  Toe Tags!  We also brought a book, a Black Sabbath dvd, and some cool socks.  (they say they always lose socks on tour)  I mentioned we had given him the collections of grave dirt and he said the bottles are all lined up on his mantel at home!  And they thought my HIMnal was cool.   Can't wait for them to get a good look at the Toe Tags.  *faints*

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    They didn't allow photographs….but I got this one of Fallon with their manager, Seppo.  And the others are courtesy of Hot Topic.

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    What a blast we had!  So fun to see our favorite band again.  They were all so charming and nice, and really tuned into you when you spoke with them.  Great to hang with Bill, Laure, Mark, Suzanne, Cindi, and Cherie.  Had to go out for a fun meal to decompress together….

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    Next up:  concert tonight!  *blows kisses*

  • xx

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