Mardi Gras….Fat Tuesday…Shrove Tuesday
Posted: February 19, 2012 Filed under: Out and about, Quotes 5 Comments »is this week….along with Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent…..and thus this quote about hope and renewal:
“All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
But a little gold and glitter in the middle of February is more than welcome….
Last Sunday Feb 12, 2012 (2-12-2012) was a serendipitous date for 212 Art Center. The occasion was marked with a party….the “Arti Gras”! We enjoyed great food, danced, and appropriately acted silly….I came home with beads! (No flashing required!)
Many came embellished:
And most of us took advantage of the photo booth filled with props:
Or had our face painted:
We learned to two-step to the beat of Cajun music…and had jambalaya, sushi and other delicious morsels.
Two Twelve Art Center is a community, a village of like-minded souls. And on this night we celebrated this community, the friendships and the generous spirit that is the heart of Two Twelve Arts.
Potent Quoteable, 2-12-2012
Posted: February 12, 2012 Filed under: Quotes 2 Comments »Dear 3AM, We’ve got to stop meeting this way. I’d much rather sleep with you. –unknown
The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to. ~F. Scott Fitzgerald
Sleeplessness is a desert without vegetation or inhabitants. ~Jessamyn West
That was me, Friday night….I like to get up early. But 3AM…really??? Thinking a nap on Saturday afternoon would help, I indulged in two hours of blissful rest. But Saturday evening, do you think I could fall asleep ….no, another night of restlessness. Jeff has a terrible cold, he had a rough night…which might have something to do with my sleepless night.
Potent Quotable, 2-5-12
Posted: February 5, 2012 Filed under: Home and family, Quotes 5 Comments »
It takes a long time to grow young. — Pablo Picasso
“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” – William Shakespeare
Today you are about 29,332 days old. Now 80 doesn’t sound so bad does it.
~Unknown Author
Youth is the gift of nature, but age is the work of art. — Garson Kanin
Happy 80th Birthday, MOM!!!!!
Potent Quotable, 1-29-12
Posted: January 29, 2012 Filed under: Pets, Quotes 2 Comments »What! You too! I though I was the only one! -C. S. Lewis
The only way to have a friend is to be one. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bibbs chose Marlo to be her friend, from the very first day we had her. When we were driving home, after picking her up at the shelter, she was in a carrier on my lap meowing and carrying on something terrible. But the minute I put her in the back seat, next to Marlo she was content and even started purring. Its been that way ever since.
Marlo, on the other hand, refuses to return any affection. She snubs her, tolerates her. But Bibby is perfectly okay with their level of friendship and cherishes Marlo’s companionship.
Abstract
Posted: January 24, 2012 Filed under: 2012 Count Up, Quotes, What I've been doing 8 Comments »In one of the groups I belong to (212 Fiber Artists), the challenge was issued to create a piece of art using a limited color palette. And within that palette use 70 percent of one color, 30 percent of another, and 10 percent using any of the remaining colors. In addition the piece had to be attached to a painted canvas. Inspiration struck this weekend…and I finished my challenge piece. 
Although it was a lot of fun playing with color and shapes and balance and repetition, I found myself sitting back and asking what this abstraction says to me… deriving some meaning and connection to it after it was finished. I decided to title it, “Listen”. And then, I found this quote:
Potent Quotable, 1-22-12
Posted: January 22, 2012 Filed under: Quotes 6 Comments »Nesting in January:
“I enjoy doing housework, ironing, washing, cooking, dishwashing. Whenever I get one of those questionnaires and they ask what is your profession, I always put down housewife. It’s an admirable profession, why apologize for it. You aren’t stupid because you’re a housewife. When you’re stirring the jam you can read Shakespeare.” ~ Tasha Tudor
Takes courage to label oneself as a housewife in this day and age! Would you be able to proudly say housewife? I probably would not, even though I feel one of the most important contributions I make is caring for my people and environment. (At times, done well, at times NOT!)
I found this quote at The Quiet Home , a blog from Scotland I enjoy reading.
Potent Quotable, 1-15-12
Posted: January 15, 2012 Filed under: Quotes 2 Comments »
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassions, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” -Elisabeth Kubler- Ross
I am fortunate to have many beautiful people in my life! I hope you do too!
Thank you Leslie for this quote.
Thank you Kelly for starting the Sunday Potent Quote meme. I have been quoting along with her for one year now!
Potent Quoteable, 1-8-12
Posted: January 8, 2012 Filed under: Quotes, Uncategorized 5 Comments »Hearts are on this mind:
Where your pleasure is,
There your treasure.
Where your treasure,
There your heart.
Where your heart,
There your happiness.
-St. Augustine
So how to pick a photo to go with this quote, so many possibilities. Well, I think I will go with these treasures:
Potent Quotable, 12-18-11
Posted: December 18, 2011 Filed under: Quotes 4 Comments »
At this time of December, can’t you sometimes help but think:
What am I doing!!!!!
Some quotes to help us through:
Once again we find ourselves enmeshed in the Holiday Season, that very special time of year when we join with our loved ones in sharing centuries-old traditions such as trying to find a parking space at the mall. We traditionally do this in my family by driving around the parking lot until we see a shopper emerge from the mall, then we follow her, in very much the same spirit as the Three Wise Men, who 2,000 years ago followed a star, week after week, until it led them to a parking space. ~Dave Barry
Can I connect the true meaning of Christmas and this modern day craziness:
The "first Christmas" was a simple time of beauty and wonder. The birth of Christ was less about celebration than it was about family. Though many today may grow tired of the commercialization of Christmas, in reality it has opened the door for Christ to once again become the focal point of the season, and for family, especially children, to be at the heart of the celebration. ACE COLLINS, Stories Behind Great Traditions of Christmas
I’m all for starting this new tradition:
…sit with husband in a room lit only by tree lights and remember that our blessings outnumber the lights. Happy Christmas to all. ~Betsy Cañas Garmon
(I know, amateurish…but we all became 3 year olds that evening)
- At Christmas play and make good cheer,
- For Christmas comes but once a year.
THOMAS TUSSER, The Farmer’s Daily Diet
My agenda this week:
Work at Art Is In Market (getting all my hours in this week) with a big smile and helpful attitude.
Arrive early for a choice parking spot
Lunch with friends and family as much as possible (call me if you have some time)
Wrap presents….not a one is wrapped yet…
Count my blessings!
Potent Quotable 12-11-2011
Posted: December 11, 2011 Filed under: Quotes 4 Comments »- You better watch out
- You better not cry
- Better not pout
- I’m telling you why
- Santa Claus is coming to town
HAVEN GILLESPIE, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"
- Santa Claus is anyone who loves another and seeks to make them happy;
- who gives himself by thought or word or deed in every gift that he bestows;
- who shares his joys with those who are sad;
- whose hand is never closed against the needy;
- whose arm is ever outstretched to aid the week;
- whose sympathy is quick and genuine in time of trouble;
- who recognizes a comrade and brother in every man he meets upon life’s common road;
- who lives his life throughout the entire year in the Christmas spirit.
EDWIN OSGOOD GROVER, Vicki Howard’s The Book of Santa Claus
