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Random Photo Roundup!

On July 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Uncategorized

Call this the clip show of my blog.

Here we have a Dilbert cartoon that completely describes my workplace.  It’s hanging up in my cube and it does make me chuckle even though I’ve read it 134 times.

Vulcan Tool Co. is close to my house so one day I decided [...]

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The Burning House

On January 4, 2012 · 4 Comments · In Internet!

I don’t know how late I am to this party but today I discovered this very cool blog called The Burning House – a blog designed to make us think about what we would take with us if our houses caught fire.  It’s supposed to help us reflect on what’s really important in life. [...]

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Guustie Glass Artist – Art Demonstration & Open House – Vandalia, OH

On December 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Accessories, Art

Last weekend, I attended an open house for Guustie‘s glass art studio, which she recently remodeled.  She was nice enough to give us a demonstration of how she creates her glass jewelry and it was fascinating!  I love how she makes it look so easy like anyone could just trade seats with her and [...]

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Hyper-Vigilance

On November 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Books I'm Reading, Quotes

The following quote accurately describes the women in my family to a T (possibly better known as undiagnosed Generalized Anxiety Disorder).

“I keep my eyes on the sea, waiting to be rocketed into it on a wave of fire.  I’ll be ready for it to happen and that way it won’t happen.  It’s [...]

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Guustie – Glass Artist

On October 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Accessories, Art, Festivals, Product Reviews

During my short time on the Vandalia Cultural Arts Committee, I met Guustie Alvarado, a glass artist living in Vandalia, Ohio.  She makes beautiful glass jewelry and artwork and sells it at fairs and festivals around the Greater Dayton Area.

When I met Guustie, she was actually creating some new pieces by using a blow [...]

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