If You Create Art, You're an Artist

 I'm an artist - Others try to show what I've done. 

My art is, it exists, if only for a short time.

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Bluebird

Bluebird

Grandma loved us differently 

because we each needed different things.

Tryggur

As a youngster you can't see yourself 

unless you can see other people like you.

Flicker

I feel like I'm fading. Like there's a darkness 

at the edge of the light slowly creeping in. - Endeavour

Doorwall

Doorwall

Doorwall

Waterlilies

You've got to put the past behind you 

before you can move on. - Forest Gump

Waterlilies

You don't want to be the supporting player 

in your own life.

Rugosa

Rugosa

There is no greater need for a child than the love and acceptance 

of a parent and perhaps that child is inside of all of us still. 

Wild Rose

Disappointment is finite.

Hope is infinite. - M. L. King

Mock Orange

Mock Orange

Mock Orange

If you know better, do better. - Terry Crews

Mock Orange

Mock Orange

It's time to move forward. 

That's not easy when everyone you've loved lies in the past. 

- Jewish Kids in England after WWII

Weigela Volunteer

Weigela

Life can only be understood backwards.

Unfortunately it must be lived forewards.

 - Kierkegaard

Iris

The purpose of a will is not to decide who gets what - - - 

It's to validate your life, to prove you were here.

An Early Frost

Evening Primrose

Belief is often the end of reason.

Peony

You are the result of love of thousands.

-  Helena Bonham-Carter

Campanula

It's my last chance for a new adventure before I'm done.

 - Mrs. Crawley

Mixed Bouquet

Mixed Bouquet

Mixed Bouquet

Family trees are arranged by who you're most closely related to; by birth lines. Wouldn't it be wonderful if they were arranged by who you have the most in common with, who you're most like in the family.

Flowers, Tryggur, Turtle

I'm still recovering for a bad experience I had with a handler in northern Illinois recommended by a friend. He took hundreds, more likely thousands of dollars from me for handling and entry fees, missed two large shows, has not refunded promised money, spreads inaccurate information. I'm actually afraid to add the loss up. He said he had a serious health problem and apparently he did not have one. Because of his health problem, he said his wife and mother would help him meet his obligations. That didn't happen. Surprisingly, I am not mad. I do not want to get even. The dogs are home and thankfully, my dogs, Kathy, and my garden are there for me. When my friends were unable to help me, two people, one a complete stranger, helped me get my two dogs back. I don't know how I can thank Colleen and Kristine. So today lots of garden shots and only good thoughts. My thoughts and prayers go out to that man and his family. Watson has an advanced puppy class today and Kit has an introduction to agility obstacles on Thursday. We keep moving forward with a great attitude.

Oh, and Vinlands Kippa Jane just earned Best of Opposite Sex for Icelandic Sheepdogs at Westminster. Thank you Suzanne!

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