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December Days: 14 Christmas at My Home

December 14, 2014

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Tribute to Minerva

I saw this wonderful post from Highland Fairy going around on Facebook on January 14 th of a knitted shawl from Tiny Owl Knits . It was the design of an owl and I instantly fell in love with it! I shared it on my page and before day was done I had bought the pattern from and commissioned a knitter. The pattern is from a wonderful site Tiny Owl Knits that has lots of beautiful designs (wish I could have all of them but settled for 3 patterns). They are very affordable and easy to pay and download the pdf files. My birthday was January 19 th so this became my birthday present for myself! I got the Hedwig pattern and sent it by email to my cousin Cyndi B. in Montana. I never mastered knitting and my arthritis would stop me now if I tried. Cyndi and I discussed yarns and colors. I wanted something resembling the Barred Owl I have been visiting and photographing. Named it Minerva. I chose greys and also wanted natural fibers. She ordere...

Complimentary Art

It is quite a compliment for a photographer to be asked if an artist could use their image for a reference photo for a painting. The important thing is to ask! There are copyright laws specifically made to protect the artist/photographer and their ownership of their work. Some people think because an image is posted online it is ‘fair use.’ No it is not. (This is the reason I put my mark on nearly every image I post online. For both protection and identification.) Last year, my second cousin Ellen Freeman Mac Arthur asked for my permission to use one of my photos for a painting. I gave it to her along with my blessing to use any of my photos she wished, as long as I know which ones. I had been curious about the painting and finally got to see it at our recent 2018 Stearns Family Reunion. I loved it! Very beautiful and very charming. She plans to add more leaves (perhaps real pressed ones) and I look forward to seeing it then. She is very good...

Night Trippin’ to Day

The sunsets were spectacular. I went on an adventure last weekend. I originally planned to house/dog/cat sit for friends. But I got a call the night before… her husband couldn’t go and would I like to instead? Oh yes! I had to get off work early but made it work out. We drove from the Willamette Valley to the town of John Day in Eastern Oregon, getting there late… but the moon light was beautiful! On the way… a glimpse of a mountain and snow. Detroit Lake has disappeared! The moon was stunning lighting up most of the sky. My friend had grown up in the area and spent the weekend showing me around. It was a fun weekend spending time with Terri. I had always pictured East Oregon as a vast desert wasteland. Oh was I wrong! Stunning mountains, painted rocks, and ancient structures everywhere. I definitely want to return again! I have more photos than usual on this post, but it was a FULL trip. (Thank you Terri!) ...

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December Days: 14 Christmas at My Home

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