Robert Pattinson

Dear Rob;
In case you're out in cyber space on your MAC because you're "hiding" out in NYC from idiotic fans and because you mentioned that no one ever calls you....
let's talk.
There's a sound-stage across the street from my house and you'll enjoy complete anonymity.
I won't tell a soul (living or otherwise)

I see Salsa in our future....

RIP Old Friend

I know I've been MIA for a bit...(did ya miss me? or not even notice?) hehe

I've just been veggin' over the long holiday and working on this layout...yes, it took me 2.75 days AND 10 movies to finish it!


I know I've been MIA for a bit...(did ya miss me? or not even notice?) hehe

I've just been veggin' over the long holiday and working on this layout...yes, it took me 2.75 days AND 10 movies to finish it!
Normally, it's wack, slap and glue..however I only had pieces and parts of an old scrapbook kit Road Trip and so things took a bit longer.

Anyhoooot; this layout of of the retirement of Haley's '95 Saturn...it hurt to let it go, but didn't hurt so much AFTER they handed me the $1k check!

Okie Dokie Artichokeeee!

Wowzer!

My Mouth is watering for Hot Artichoke Dip leftovers!
Why leftovers you say? It's too dang hot here for any hot foods!

One of the five plants just shot right up and out...and lo and behold...It's a double first time out...
oh wait...make that a triple...there's a baby too small for the nakid camera eye!

Animal Cookies Workshop/Red Beauty

I found myself back in the workshop biz!
When prepping for a Card Class today, I thought I'd just see if there was any interest in our Workshops On The Go.

This is the project that "students" make when registering.
I had this layout ready to go and so were the guests!

I didn't have any little kid pictures, but figured with anything red, I couldn't go wrong.
One thing I switched out was on the right side layout (bottom shown here) instead of using the My Stickease for Animal Cookies, I just stamped five words and used those in the journaling.

Dancing (with the) Cousins

We had another fun family day...and joining us this time was my 2nd cousin, Paul
(who survived a disabling bicycling accident right after his high school graduation).
He likes to Ballroom dance..and so does Haley now, too!

Whattaya think? Are they destined for the golden trophy?

Touchy Feel Good...

lookie what arrived today!
Totally unique and one of kind.
See the over spray of paint? They paint your shoes ON the shoe box.
Not only are they comfy and (of course) in my Frame of Mind colors, but you feel good about the cause.
Toms

Blast From My Past...and a warning!

Here's the warning first: This was before Photoshop peoples (circa 1979) was even thought of to reduce pounds, unflattering facial lines or flaws, bikini lines, and crocked noses and veins.
I figured if Tresa Black had the guts to show her Belly Dancing pictures untouched, I could surely share these!

As I was putting together a fabulous Expedit from IKEA, I realized there was an antique filling cabinet which required moving and that had some ol' trashy romance novels and a strange looking plastic photo album and *gasp* my wedding proofs in it!

As I opened the plastic photo album, these photos slid out. OH.MY.GAWWWWD.
As I remember the story, this guy came into the Bank Of America where I was working and asked me if I would consider modeling for him as he was starting up his business.
Hmmmmm...my momma raised no fool but hey, he was kinda cute in his own special way. (more about him in a bit)
His studio for lack of a better word was at the seedier end of J Street Downtown Sacramento.
Behind a solid steal door. With a gazillion locks. Cigar Store on one side, Bail Bondsman on the other.
This was the first photo shoot...he had found Augustitus riding a bike with signs attached and a flag on the back fender. He was to be my partner in "contrast".
Do I look "contrasted" to ol' Augustitus?
Or would you call this somewhat of a "Beauty and definitely the Beast"?

A while later, my photographer friend actually got a paying gig to shoot a catalog for a local gal who custom designed suede, silks and fur works of Art. We even made the newspaper (but alas that is MIA)

None of these were final cut photos, just a few he had given me to keep.
Did I mention I didn't get paid...at.all..?
(But he DID do my wedding photos for me!)

I'll repeat the warning; This was before Photoshop people (circa 1979) was even thought of to reduce pounds, unflattering facial lines or flaws, bikini lines, and crocked noses.
Suede lounging outfit:
Not sure of the look we were going for here...I think it was just setting up, lighting etc.

Yea...definitely setting up the shots:

Close-Up (not of me per se) of the color/details of this fabulous fur jacket. Each row of the jacket were individual pockets of fur that was layered (sort of like an owl wing)
Do these look like owl eyes?

Ok, so now you know I aspired to be a model.
But I aged before my time.
And they hadn't invented PhotoShop yet!!!!

PS.
Check out the success of my photographer friend!
We BOTH had a LOT more hair back then.
Kent Lacin

Sneak Peak 3...Back to Art!

This project is well, can you say "taking longer than usual"?
Don't hate me..it's just the way I'm wired these days.

Menu for Father's Day **edited**

Since we ALL know I don't cook, the menu for today is brought to you from PW (of course).

Whiskey Glazed Carrots, fresh from our the garden (the carrots not the whiskey)
click here for the recipe.
I'm still dealing with the eratic back-ache, so I had to cut up the carrots really quick...with a really large knife...which made the BFG raise an eyebrow or both...worrying if I was doing this to end his misery (or mine depending on how ya look at it)
After I had the nice 2 pound requirement, I soaked em in water overnite in the fridge, cause...well being that they be home grown and the last of crop, they were a tad not-crispy.
And I had peoples to impress.

The main dish from PW's for today is her recipe for Flank Steak.
Now years ago, I use to impress the BFG (only he wasn't B or F back then) by making this at least every other week. My marinade was just plain ol' Soy and Worchester sauces. But again since I'm trying to impress peoples today, I thought I'd try something different.
click here for the marinade recipe.

That's about all I can handle today for entertaining.
Oh did I mention who's coming?
Mom (without the god-forsaken T-shirt I pray)
And Aunt Pat for Arizona.

Stay tuned for the results!
Results.....5 pieces left of carrots out of 2 pounds
and one slender lovely medium rare-rare slice of Flank Steak remaining (great samwich 2nite!)
These 2 recipes are my FAV as I (sort of) get back in the swing of sometimes, maybe cooking!