Celebrating Life!

So naturally, I was excited to get involved in another "Bead Soup" so of course, I signed up! Then realized it wasn't 'Bead Soup'... saddened at first, but also knowing another chapter had to ope...

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I am so excited to be a participant to such a fine event. Jennifer Cameron of  Glass Addictions annually hosts this fundraising event for Beads of Courage and has been for some time. Beads of...

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Coming Soon! I am so excited to be able to be a participant this year and that health allowed me this blessing. It is a noble cause I am pleased an honored to be able to share and encoura...

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I am fortunate to live in Montana the "Treasure State", known for its mining resources and vast natural resources, lush landscapes and wildlife. I find myself enjoying just that... mining and...

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Our lovely hostess Rita of Toltec Jewels is yet again hosting another fun event. This one is the Third Annual Autumn Splendor Blog Hop. We gather and celebrate the "bounty of our harvests" ...

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I just realized tonight that probably due to my impending and then swoop down and engulfing illness, my blog entries, though written weren't all submitted and some now would be ridiculous to be p...

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What are the simple things? To me they are activities that... feed your soul...  revitalize your spirit... give clarity to the mind... bring joy to the heart... What are they to you?  T...

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                  My hubby treated me to a lovely afternoon hike at the Kelly's Island Reserve, right here in Missoula, Montana. I really consider myself spoiled to live in such a ri...

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             Living with chronic illnesses and physical limitations can at times be daunting at best. I plug away at it daily anyway, giving it my best effort. For years now I have...

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When you hear working with what you have, what does that mean to you?  Does it mean working within one's means?   Frugality is an art form well worth learning Or is it all about utilizi...

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I was thinking about what it means  to reflect, to be a reflection on  someone. I actually consulted the  dictionary for differing definitions.  One that struck me was; t...

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This is the wonderful view of the moon we here get to enjoy and share in Missoula, Montana. The photo was taken by John R Honsky and shared over the Internet news site. I woke to this site. I...

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Amid all the daily running, deadlines, obligations, and responsibilities one thing hit home to me ... in the big scheme of things what really matters???      Love...

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Andi and I were spending some snuggle time together and she decided that it was okay for me to blog and her to play a video game. We will probably later make some polymer clay beads later....

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How many times have you started your day to find yourself not in your normal routine but instead what seems to be a magical realm instead? In my world it happens quite frequently. For example, I...

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Today I wanted to just briefly share how my day was a simple put it out there get it back kind of day. It was actually amazingly wonderful! If only all days could go so well. I woke up and...

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IN HONOR OF FREEDOM OF SPEECH I ELECTED TO PARTAKE OF A CHALLENGE TO BLOG FOR 31 DAYS. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ALL OF THE MONTH OF OCTOBER BUT MY COMPUTER WAS HAVING ISSUES AND WOULDN'T PLAY NICELY...

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Thank you Melissa for such a fun blog hop! This was a welcomed walk down memory lane as I rummaged through bias tape, edging cord, buttons and baubles. I remember countless hours measuring remn...

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If you are looking for BSBP-8 Reveal go here  or scroll down. BLU MUDD CHALLENGE ROUND 4 I have been wanting to get in on the action with one of these challenges for some time now. I am ex...

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BSBP-8 Reveal - Hooray! Thanks again to Lori Anderson of Pretty Things, I am happy to report... It is time to reveal the delectable yummies from the soups that have been simmering all this ...

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Lori Anderson of Pretty Things and Bead Soup Café is again our gracious host. Many more have joined the thralls and will join in on excitement, fun and loads of creativity! I have wondered if ...

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Our spotlight this week is focused on a unique individual I am proud to call friend. Her name is Lennis Carrier aka Windbent . Lennis is genuine in her dealings and in her art. As a rule - there...

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What happens when beaders get together and want to create some way to honor the people in our lives??? Well, you get a Memories & Thanks Blog Hop  of course...   This all began when Lori A...

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This week's book review is on a lovely and timely book, entitled Tear Soup by Pat Schwiebert & Chuck DeKlyen This book was sent to me as a Secret Sister present at a time it was really needed....

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Barbara Lewis DVDs  are always something to be excited about! But these are exclusively offered as a giveaway to members of Jewelry Artists Network . Membership to a group you'd want to belong t...

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