Kelly's Altered Arts

RIP Etta James-A Tribute By Cyndi Lauper

2012-01-20T20:53:00.000-05:00

A great Interview About Art Selling Online

2012-01-08T14:09:00.000-05:00

Listen to internet radio with Artists Helping Artists on Blog Talk Radio

Happy New Year!!!!

2011-12-31T13:07:00.001-05:00

New Year 2012 Pictures Comments - Photobucket

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T00:07:00.001-05:00

Christmas Memories-Part 2

2011-12-20T11:08:00.000-05:00

This happened when I was about eight/nine and we were living in a dinky mobile home park in Florance, SC. I guess things were lean that year because there was not much under the tree that I can remember. But on Christmas eve we all got a great surprise. A knock came on our door that night with a merry ho, ho, ho. OMG, It was Santa! At our door! With a big bag of toys! He came in and gave out presents all around. I can't remember what they were, just that we had a personal visit from old St. Nick.
Years later and really to this day we have no idea who it really was, but I have a suspicion that it was a dentist that work with my dad's dental lab.

Any special memory you have of Santa?

Christmas Memories-Part 1

2011-12-19T09:23:00.005-05:00

I thought that since Christmas is only a week away that would share some past Christmas memories of mine this week.
I think my earliest memory was when I was five or six years old and was in my hometown of North Wilkesboro, NC. We were in the parking lot of a grocery store (probably a Piggy Wiggly) in my grandmother's Chevrolet surrounded by all the shiny decorations that were so popular in the sixties.. I remember looking up and seeing a light going by in the sky. Being just three I just knew it was Santa and that he was going to my mammaw's house and that he would leave without delivering presents because we were not there. That upset me bad.
Of course, it was a plane, but my youthful, Innocent self did not know that. My grandma explained to me that Santa would come back because it was still early and he had to go to other kids houses, too.
What did I get that year. The only present I remember I got (though I'm sure there were more) was a red cowgirl outfit complete with hat and boots (my favorite song that year was These Boots Are Made For Walking by Nancy Sinatra) and a pony. Yes, I really did get a pony. I named him Silver after the Lone Ranger's horse even though he was brown.

How about you? What is your earliest Christmas memory?

Love this!

2011-12-10T14:11:00.001-05:00

see more Lolcats and funny pictures, and check out our Socially Awkward Penguin lolz!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T00:12:00.000-05:00

Yummmm, doesn't this just make your mouth water.

R.I.P. My Fuffy Son Barnabas April 1996-November 2011

2011-11-06T16:30:00.003-05:00

Today I had to give in and let Barney go. He was so sick he couldn't eat, was staggering around, crying and wanting me to just hold him. He couldn't even eat the bacon I gave him this morning. And he did try, but was just too weak. So, crying, I called the ER vets and made arrangements. We wrapped in my blanket so he could have my smell to help him keep calm and took him down there. They were very sweet to him, to care to not stress him, gave him a sedative, and then the drug. Was done swiftly and quiet and then they put him in a little coffin so we could bring him home to be laid beside his brother. They even gave me a card with his paw print on it before we left.

I'll miss him bad, but it was for the best. He no longer suffers. I hope somewhere him, Niko, and Gary are playing kitty games in fields full of wildflowers, catnip, and slow fat mice under the stars.

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T03:56:00.000-04:00

Winners of the Halloween Party Blog Giveaway

2011-10-28T14:31:00.003-04:00

First off I would like to thank everyone who stopped by my blog for the blog party. I had a great time visiting all of you as well. It's fun to get together to celebrate that day of the year when it's ok to be spooked out, scared, or just weird.

As promised, here are the three winners of my giveaway-nothing fancy, just a thank you giftie. If you want to know what the gifts were I will be linking to their blogs so you can check them out.

1-Isabelle Thornton of lechateaudesfleurs. She has a wonderful blog that I am now following.

2-Wendy of Wendy's Adventures in Wonderland. Such a fun blog!

3-Sarah Wallis of Circles of Rain. Some really lovely pic on her blog.

Some Halloween Videos

2011-10-25T16:49:00.002-04:00

A very beautiful, but sad ghostly love story. I love this band.

I loved this movie. Yes, I know it's campy, but...hey...it was the eighties!

Some cool gothic music

Ghost Adventures Wannabes-A Halloween Story

2011-10-22T10:00:00.002-04:00

Emma looked up from her Ghost Hunters live show to see her three boys-Mutt and Jeff and little brother, Stumpy- lined up beside the couch. It was seven o’clock on Halloween Night.
“Mom, do you have an old radio we could borrow?” Mutt, the eldest asked.
“In my closet on the top shelf. Why?”
“We need a ghost box.” Jeff, the middle one, answered.
She watched as all three went to her room then trooped back through to the front door. She noticed all three were in head to toe black.
“Where are you going?”
“To the old mill to look for ghost.” Stumpy grinned excitedly.
Emma stared.
“Oookay. Be back before ten.”
“What? That won’t give us much time to find a ghost. Ghost Adventures are there all night.” Jeff argued.
“Ten. And watch out for snakes!” She shouted as the boys stomped out the door muttering under their collective breaths.
Outside they quickly began arguing.
“I’m lead investigator.” Jeff stated.
“No, I am! I’m the oldest.”
“So.”
“Why can’t I be?” Stumpy asked.
“Because you’re the youngest. You can be my helper and Mutt can be the tech guy.”
“Why do I have to be the tech guy?”
“Because you are the one with the video camera.” Jeff said.
“I want to be the tech guy!” Stumpy whined.
Jeff handed him the radio.
“You can try to get the ghost to talk through this.” He held out an old tape recorder they had found in the attic. “I’ll do the recording.”
“I still don’t see why I can’t be lead investigator.” Mutt muttered.
Jeff showed them his phone.
“Because I’m the one with the EMF app on my phone. Besides, I’m cooler and look better on camera.”
By that time they had reached the old mill.
“Are you sure there is ghost here?” Mutt asked Jeff.
“Has to be. It’s old, right?”
They stood in front of the awning dark door.
“Well, go on in, Jeff. You’re the lead investigator.”
Jeff reconsidered his stance, but since he didn’t want to look like a sissy in front of his brothers, he pulled out his flashlight and advanced into the room beyond, Mutt and Stumpy close behind.
The room was dark and full on cobwebs and dust. Jeff hoped there were no spiders there because he was afraid of them. He didn’t think it was warm enough for snakes. He lead the others to the middle of the room.
“Let’s start here. Start recording, Mutt.” He held out his phone with one hand and the recorder with the other. “Is there anyone here that wants to talk to us?”
They waited in apprehensive silence, almost afraid they would get an answer. But they only heard their own breathing. They went around the room asking them same question for a few minutes, but still heard nothing, till..
“What was that?” Stumpy asked.
They stood still and listened. Finally they heard a rustling near them. They tiptoed up to the sound and was just up on it when their cat, Fluffy, jumped out. With a scream the three boys fell back. Fluffy gave them an disdainful look and ran off.
“Let try the ghost box.” Jeff said.
Stumpy turned on the radio. Loud static burst forth.
“Turn it down!”
After the noise level went down, Jeff, trying to act cool like Zak Bagan, asked,
“Anyone want to talk to us? You can use this box to talk to us.”
Static filled the room for several minutes.
“Was that something?” Mutt asked.
“I didn’t heart anything.” Stumpy replied.
“I thought I heard some words.”
“Well, I didn’t and I’m holding it.”
“You to keep yakking and we won’t be able to hear anything.” Jeff punched Mutt’s arm.
“Watch it! You’ll make me drop Mom’s camera.”
Stumpy turned off the radio.
“I’m hungry. Are we going to be here much longer?” he complained.
“Real ghost hunters don’t get hungry before they find a ghost.” Jeff teased.
“Well, I don’t think there one here and I’m bored. I want to go home now.”
“We haven’t been here that long. We should stay a little longer.”
Suddenly they heard a knock above them. All three froze.
“Can you do that again?” Jeff asked.
Another knock sounded. Jeff gave his brothers an I Told You So grin.
“It’s up stairs. We should go look.” He said.
They turned to stare at the dark staircase leading to the upper floor.
“No way, dude!” Stumpy backed away. “I’m not going up there.”
Jeff looked at Mutt.
“You’re the oldest. Go on. Keep the camera on.”
“Uh uh. You’re the “Lead Investigator.” He shoved the camera at Jeff. “You go.”
Jeff took the camera and started for the stairs. He would show them he wasn’t afraid. He stopped at the bottom and looked back at them. Then back at the dark leading up to the top.
“Maybe we should all go together. Safety in numbers and all that.” He looked at them. “Come on! Go with me. Or are you chickens?”
That was the magic words. Mutt and Stumpy moved in behind Jeff and they began to climb the stairs. Just as they made it halfway they heard a deep growl come from the darkness above them. Stumpy let out a scream, dropped the radio, and bolted for the door. Another omniness growl sent Jeff nearly knocking Mutt down in his haste to make it to the door as well, Mutt on his heels. They could hear Stumpy still screaming as he raced home.
Emma looked up from her show as Stumpy came slamming into the house screaming that something was going to get him. He ran up the stairs and she heard his bedroom door slam. Seconds later Mutt and Jeff raced through the front door, out of breath and pale.
“Well, did you find any ghost?”
Jeff tried to play it cool.
“Maybe there is something there in that old mill.” Jeff shrugged and went to his room.
“But I’m not going to go back to find out.” Mutt declared as he went to his own room, slamming the door behind him.
Emma continued to watch tv, then turned to share a grin with her husband as he came silently through the back door.
“Happy Halloween, Honey.” He chuckled.

Leave a comment and you may win a giftie. Next week I will be picking three winners using a random generator to win something special. But I like suprises so I won't say what. :)

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Happy Halloween!

Feedback needed

2011-10-10T19:53:00.004-04:00

I just finished this painting and would really love some opinions and feedback on it. 1-is it too simple? Too bright, too dark? Did I mess it up adding the interference paint in the trees? (I wanted to give it a feel of a breeze blowing and just a hint of magic.) Do I need to add something? As everyone knows I hate too much detail and love color. I also love sparklies and It's killing me not to add small rhinestones as stars. Should I try to sell it as is or should I add the stones? I feel like I'm not voicing my own vision not to add the stones, but I would really love to sell this as a print too. It's called Early Autumn Night. Help!

NOT so funny moment of terror

2011-10-07T22:15:00.002-04:00

As I walked through the living room with hands full of shopping bags I felt something on my arm. I turned my arm over in time to see a large black eight legged freak run down my arm. Bags went flying as I began my EK! dance, swiping at it to get it off, then throwing my shoes at Cory while shrieking KILL IT! KILL IT!
Cory rolled his eyes and commenced to pound the life out of the Eight Legged Freak.
Barney just watched the whole scene with a look in his eyes as if he were thinking being a homeless cat may not be so bad.
I think I shuddered for at least an hour afterwards and refused to leave my room until Cory vacuumed up the remains.
Have I ever mentioned how much I hate spiders.

What A Shock-Poor Boy

2011-09-29T19:31:00.002-04:00

Cory-OMG!
me, running into room-What? What? looking around for a disaster
Cory shoves laptop into my face
Look, look! OMG!
There on the screen is a profile pic and info of his mom, my darling sister.
So? I ask
Look at the website, say he in a pained tone.
I look and burst out laughing. It is a couger site-older women looking for young men to date.
Why is she on there?
I wipe away a giggle tear and ask
Cory, why were you on there?
He stares
oh, umm
I roll my eyes and go back to my painting. Sometimes it is better not to know.
Yes, I have a weird family. But I love them.

New From Evanescence

2011-09-26T23:04:00.001-04:00

Practical Magic Party Time!

2011-09-23T22:36:00.003-04:00

Come on in, ladies, and grab one of these midnight margaritas. Let us dance around the table!

Really wish I had more time to devote to this, but here it is-my PA post. I love this scene. I always want to get up and dance with them.

Fifteen Minutes

2011-09-19T22:11:00.000-04:00

Let’s say that you have been given fifteen minutes to leave your home before a nasty disaster strikes. In that fifteen minutes what would choose to take with you? You can do an actual trial run to see if you can do it. Here is mine…

1-Unfortually I know that five minutes of my time will be taken up with trying to stuff Mr. “ Just Let The Zombies Get Me. Zombies don’t really eat cats do they? “ into his carrier.

2-Luckily I have many laundry baskets. In go my photo albums, cd case, ereader, laptop, and my bible. T-shirts and jeans around them. Second baskets gets my favorite art books (I know, stupid, but they really do soothe my nerves), Dad’s navy picture off the wall, mom’s jewelry case, and my grandfather’s pipe set. I can’t leave them behind. Around them are stuffed more clothes, Barney food, and hygiene items ( I am not going to a refugee camp with hygiene items.)

I ready to go with just seconds to spare.

What would you take?

Keep What You Love

2011-09-18T22:10:00.000-04:00

I read a quote recently on Facebook. I can’t remember who it was, but it stuck with me. It said “Keep what you love.” Looking around me I realized then that there is very little around me that I “love”. Of course, many things around me have a sentimental value, but I don’t really love them. I just haven’t gotten rid of them because they belonged to my mom and I feel like I’m letting her go if I get rid of it all.
I truly feel though that I could walk away tomorrow and not miss any of it. Except for a few things that is. Things that I cannot bear to part with.

What about all of you? Are you surrounded by what you love?

10 Years Later

2011-09-11T16:33:00.003-04:00

9/11, September 11 Pictures Comments - Photobucket

I was on the second day of my vacation andwas up watching the Today Show as I like to do when not working. I saw the recording first plane hit the tower and at firstthought it was a small twin engine plane, then I saw the second one hit and realized something was wrong.
I sat glued to the tv all that day even though I had made plans. I cried heartbroken for those who had been killed (especially for the children on the plane) and the week following was angry and proud to be American.

Of all the tribute songs this one is my favorite by Mary Fahl written for the movie The Guys, about the fire captain who lost eight of his men that day.

This morning early I walked on
while my darling was in a dream
The last sweet days of summer bloomed
and dressed the trees in green
Then soaring high in the gleaming sky
from far across the bay
came a fearsome roar from a distant shore
at the dawning of the day

Then I called my men to follow me
knowing well that the view was dim
Though tired and worn, how they fought all morn'
as time was closing in
And my heart was sad though sore with pride
for brave lads all were they
As the angels fly, how they climbed so high
on the dawning of the day

But the edge is moving nearer now
inside the fading sun
and calling, calling out to them
my brothers, one by one
But only dust silence sounds
The ashes float away
as the twilight ends and the night descends
'til the dawning of the day

Forgive me love, I'm going now
so very far away
When darkness falls, only think me near
and do not be afraid
And please don't grieve when I am gone
Abide in what remains
'til the shadows end and we meet again
on the dawning of the day

For when shadows end,
we shall meet again
on the dawning of the day

Still Here-Just Internetless Right Now

2011-08-23T16:57:00.001-04:00

Hope to be back on soon, but if not see everyone later.

A Really Talented Artist!

2011-07-30T13:47:00.001-04:00

She makes me want to paint bigger. Must find some space around here somewhere to do that.

Sunset Beauty

2011-07-14T20:39:00.001-04:00

City Nights-A Poem

2011-07-09T21:26:00.003-04:00

This is my entry for Inspiration Avenue's weekly challenge-Poems. I did not have time to paint this week so here is one of my poems.

CITY NIGHTS

I stand upon this heather-covered hill
overlooking the city strip snaking below
lit up in electric glory
ablaze with taillights and neon signs
headlights and storefronts,
the surrounding hills dotted with
the warm glowing windows of homes.
A warm Summer breeze touches me
heavy with the scents from below
Chinese, Mexican, and burgers frying
gas fumes and asphalt mixes with
the sweet smell of the heather
the song of a city night
horns and thumping bass
faintly reaches me here on this hill.

A Summer Abstract-Comments Welcomed

2011-07-02T23:28:00.003-04:00

I finished this new abstract today and would like some feedback. Are the colors strong enough? Should I add anything? Should I not have put in the words. I did refrain from adding bling to it (and you have no idea how hard that was to me). I wanted to keep it light and airy and warm, like a summer day. I doing a lot of Summer paintings. I'll more as they get done. The pic sucks I know because of the overcast day. I'll do a better pic as soon as sun decides to shine.

Ok, the top image is unaltered and was taken outside in the sunlight. The bottom is enhanced and was taken inside. Which do you think is the best? Please let me know.

Happy Fourth of July Weekend Everyone!

2011-07-02T12:17:00.002-04:00

Have a great weekend and have fun. Be careful if you are shooting off fireworks.

Happy Sunday Everyone and Blogger Issues

2011-06-26T15:23:00.002-04:00

For those of you checking out my Inspiration Avenue entry I am checking everyone elses, but for some reason I cannot post a comment. Blogger issues strike again. I do like everyone's entries. If you want to contact me just click on my contact page on the side bar.

Summer Afternoon

2011-06-25T17:00:00.001-04:00

I made this altered bottle for an artist friend I was visiting as a giftie. I wanted it to have the feel of a summer afternoon pond under trees with sunlight shining through the leaves.

I had to coat the bottle with matte gel medium first to get the textured look I wanted. I also used interference paint to give a shiny look. It also helped that it was a beautiful sunny day when I took these pics.

New Mixed Media Necklaces

2011-06-25T15:22:00.002-04:00

New Reads

2011-06-18T17:20:00.004-04:00

I usually do not even pick up this magazine. I'm not digital inclined (most days me and my computer are not on speaking terms), but something about it got my eyes as I was browsing the magazine section at Barnes and Noble. I openned it up and...wow! Amazing work. I really loved it. Even if I don't do the digital thing the work in this issue is inspiring eye candy. So I bought it.

I also bought the fourth book in a mystery series I got hooked on. I bought the first book because I loved the cover art. It is a great mystery series.

Cool Stamps

2011-06-02T15:15:00.000-04:00

I really like these stamps. Not into goddess worship, but the female mystique is intriguing. Click on either pick to go to the page at Stampington and Co.

Another Book I Want

2011-05-31T13:52:00.000-04:00

Can't Wait To Get This Book

2011-05-31T13:26:00.000-04:00

Happy Memorial Day!

2011-05-30T12:27:00.001-04:00

$40 Million Dream

2011-05-29T11:33:00.005-04:00

The other day at work my co-workers and I were discussing a sports star two year forty million dollar contract and what we would do with that kind of money. Of course there were the normal dreams of big houses and travel and kids' college funds. One lady wanted to start a foundation for underprivileged kids. But it got me to really thinking-what WOULD I do with that kind of money?
Besides making sure my nieces and nephews were taken care of and college bound/paid for, my bills paid off, and make sure I never have to work a "real" job again, this is what I want...
I am downtown Johnson City alot. While roaming the streets I run into the homeless. Contrary to what people believe these homeless aren't mental, druggies, or criminals. There is a large veteran's hospital here in Johnson City. For the most part these homeless are veterans coming here to the hospital for help and just have no where to stay. The local shelters just do not have enough room or resources to deal with them all. With $40 million I could buy up some houses around the hospital and turned them into places for them to stay, staffed with caring people. And set up a foundation to keep it going. It is only what they deserve.
Next, set up a annual donation to the arts for kids programs in this area. Children need to be exposed to the visual arts, music, writing. Studies show that they do better in other areas when they are.
Another thing I would wish to do is buy up one of the old abandon warehouses downtown and convert it into studios for artists who have no place or little space to work. Believe you me, this is an issue for me as my house is quite small and I would love to do larger works. The is an excellent college near by-East Tennessee State University-with a great arts program, but I bet most of the arts students don't have much space to create outside the classroom. Just the thought of a large warehouse space filled with artists of all ages and styles exchanging ideas, critiques, info, and coffee makes me shiver. With delight. And, of course, there will have to be a gallery space to show all that work.
If there was anything left over I would want my own gallery to show my and others' work.

Ok, done dreaming. Time to start the laundry. And a new painting.

Luvs and happy creating!

My Dream Bathroom!

2011-05-28T12:33:00.001-04:00

Busy Week

2011-05-22T13:23:00.002-04:00

This has been a very busy week for me. Yesterday I went to my Sis Dianna's wedding. I'm glad she found someone who she is happy with.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Farmer. (Man is he tall!)

This is me with my sis and my dad who I don't get to see very often. I should try to go see him more often but he lives three hours away and it's hard to find the time.
This my stepmom, Judy (on the left in green) and my Aunt Annabel (Dad's sis). It was good to see them, too.

On a happy note-when I was shopping for a dress for the wedding I had discovered that I went down four dress sizes. And I am in misses, not women's, sizes. Whoohoo! Encouraged to work out more.

I also went to my nephew (different sis, Angela) Dalton's graduation. I know he is glad he finally made it and he has been accepted to Walter's State University for the Fall semester. He is going into Physical Education and wants to coach a team of some sort in the future.
(He thinks he's so cool in this pic)

Then there was my sis, Angela, stepdaughter's birthday party. Bethany turned thirteen so she is officially a teen now. And she is taller than me! Such a young lady. She's such a girly girl, but she also plays football (and not on an all girl team). She whips them boys' butts! She also hunts and fishes. I love her dearly.

I will be busy this week as well. Blue Plum coming up in two weeks and I need to get stuff ready to put in Nelson's Art Center, and the warehouse where I work is moving across town into a bigger building, so I am hoping to gets some over time in helping with the move. I could use the money.

New Product on Zazzle!

2011-05-10T18:58:00.001-04:00

http://www.zazzle.com/daffodil_still_life_bag-149707016840953085

Finds

2011-05-09T13:38:00.003-04:00

Well, decided to take a break from jewelry making and go through some old work stacked up in Cory's room and found these old oil paintings of mine from college (yes, I did go. Didn't learn much.) We were suppose to do two paintings inspired by our favorite artists. This was back in the mid-nineties. Or maybe early nineties. Can't really remember.

Anyway, these were inspired by Georgia O'Keefe (duh, best female artist ever) and Pierre Bonnard (I love his paintings).

Just wanted to share them with you.

Vacation

2011-05-07T11:14:00.003-04:00

So, I'm on vacation this week. Yay! I have much planned though I wish I could of went to Myrtle Beach for the week. As usual, no money. But maybe it's a good thing. Projects on the inside, projects on the outside. And Blue Plum is coming up and I will have my work in Nelson's Art Center again this year. So much art to get ready. Hopefully my new business cards will be in before then too. And I trying to think of a unique and interesting display to get people to at least look at my table.
Any ideas you have will be welcomed.

2011-04-28T20:26:00.001-04:00

A Scary Night and the Aftermath

2011-04-28T20:18:00.003-04:00

Normally I love a good thunderstorm. But not last night. East Tennessee and Southeast Virginia was hit by the same super cell storms that had devastated the rest of the South, Alabama being the hardest hit.
I really was not paying attention to the storm until my sis called to see if I was ok.
What?
“Turn on the news!”
I did so and saw that a tornado warning was issued for my area.
Ok, not good.
Luckily that one passed me. The next super cell came through about a hour later around 9:30. Wind and rain first, than it hailed so loud poor Barney crawled into my arms and stuck his head under my arm he was so scared. It got quiet then so I thought it was over until a lightening strike took out the pole next to my house. Cable went.
I turned on the radio to hear the emergency broadcast urging people in my area to seek shelter. I don’t have any shelter. Tornados just don’t happen around here. This is a mountainous region. I was really scared.
So I grabbed my phone, purse, laptop, and Barney (duh) and crawled into my walk in shower.
And prayed. Not really for myself, but for my family, friends, and strangers in the path of the tornado.
I stayed there for about twenty minutes. The storm had passed and I felt it was ok to come out. Me and Barney went to bed listening to the third storm rumble by overhead. I was so tired I just didn’t care anymore.
This morning I didn’t see too much damage. I did have to hunt my trashcan down (it was in the road) and dodge debris on the road. On the way home though I could see the damage and downed trees.
The news said this was the worst storm systems they have ever seen here. 26 dead in this area.
Bad snow storms this past winter. Now this. May is traditionally the month for tornados. May is not until two days away. I hope this is not an indication of what Summer has in store.
So I spent today exchanging calls, texts, and facebook messages with friends and family checking on everyone.

http://www.wcyb.com/slideshow/news/27700590/detail.html

Another Necklace

2011-04-23T13:10:00.000-04:00

Abstract Circles by kellyjeanetteswift
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And Another Neccklace

2011-04-23T13:02:00.001-04:00

Forever Butterfly by kellyjeanetteswift
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New Necklace on Zazzle

2011-04-23T12:52:00.001-04:00

Stars and Circle 1 by kellyjeanetteswift
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A Short Story Repost

2011-04-14T20:52:00.002-04:00

I shut off the vac. In the absence of it's industious roar I could hear the squeals of little boy delight and the screams of abject terror. Sighing deeply I left off the never ending housework when there are childern around. I went out onto the porch, stepping over my black chow Pudgin (don't ask), and looked up just in time to see one of my nephews, Patrick, careen around the corner of the house, his face pale and tears in his eyes. Behind him in hot pursuit came his four year old baby brother, Dalton, giggling that evil laugh that you only hear in a Stephen King movie. He had something in his hand raised up as if to throw it at his fleeing brother. Pat rushed up the steps and hid behind me. "What is going on out here?" "Dalton's trying to kill me!" Pat wailed. "He's throwing honeysuckles on me." I looked at the white blond-haired, big blue eyed mini demon in front of me and saw that in his hand he indeed held a tiny honeysuckle blossem. The wooded area behind my house was covered in them. Normally the throwing of honeysuckle blossems would not matter, but recently we found out that Pat was allergic to the nectur inside. He had sucked it out along with his brothers last summer and blew up like he had been bee stung. Which resulted in a trip to ER, many doctor visits, and shots. Understandably he was very paranoid about honeysuckles. "Dalton, why are you chasing your brother with that?" "Fun!" I shuddered. I swear Dalt sounded just like that kid off of Pet Semetery. "Dalton, sweetie, I want you to find something else to entertain yourself besides terrorizing your brother." "No!" Why is it that that is the first word every child learns first? "Do it or you will come inside for a nap." He started to cry. "Don't want nap." He stomped his little dirty feet. "You're mean. Going tell my mommy." "Yeah, right. I'm shaking in my flip-flops." He stomped his foot again, threw down the blossem as if to make a dent in my porch, and ran off toward the swingset, Pudgin right behind him. "What if he does it again?" Pat said, sniffling. I looked at the red-headed eight year old. Time to nip this paranoria in the bud, pun intended. "Patrick, did Dalton force you down and stick the honeysuckle in your mouth"? "No." "Did the honeysuckle spit evil sweet-smelling goo at you?" "No..." "Did the blossem sink little teeth into your skin to suck out your blood?" He just stared at me. "Then I don't think you'll fall over dead if a honeysuckle should hit your skin. Now, go play-quietly while I finish the housework." He shuffled off the porch and headed in the other direction from Dalt. Somehow, though, I knew was not the end of this. I fully expected to be back out here breaking up another fight within the hour. As I turned to go back inside my eyes landed on their older brother, Cory. "Why didn't you stop this?" He shugged. "I knew it wouldn't hurt him and it was fun to watch." I let out an aspirated sigh and headed back in with a slam of the screen door. And it was only alittle after ten am.

A New Painting

2011-04-12T21:49:00.003-04:00

Just something I have been working on. It's a 30x40 mixed media abstract. I began it with a poem by my nephew written on the canvas and a letter I found, as well with tissue paper, paint, pen, gesso pen, stamps, sticker, and my favorite, interferance paint.

Some News

2011-03-05T17:56:00.003-05:00

May be off for awhile. Had to get car fix, so cable/internet bill will have to wait. Which may be a good thing. I spend way too much time on the net. With no access unless I go to Starbucks or another wifi place, I will be concentrating more on my art. When I come back I will have lots to show everyone. Paintings, tags, aceos, jewelry, etc. I'm already working on some new magnets.
If anyone wants to talk to me you can email me or call me. Just see my contact page. I will miss reading all your blogs until I'm back and will just to spend days reading them when I'm back on.
Just some news-
I am in the 4x4 show in Johnson City, TN
I have a painting in the 4x4 charity auction.
Hope to be in the Funfest show.
more news later

Until later, hugs all...

Some March Movie Releases I Might Go See

2011-02-19T13:41:00.002-05:00

The trailer is cool. Love the imagery. Hope the movie lives up to it.

Beauty and The Beast has always been my favorite fairy tale.

I know, It's a guy movie, but I like guy movies. More action. And I like to see a girl kick male ass.

And The Winner Is.....

2011-02-17T17:44:00.002-05:00

Drum roll please,

Lezlei Ann of Breath of Art

If you have not taken a look at her blog go and check out her dolls.

I have decided to give out a small surprise gift to six more winners. These are...

Shelinwa at Pics By Shel

Cheryl at Artsy Fartsy

PEA at Pea's Corner

Bluebeard and Elizabeth at Altered Book Lover

Gina at Threads of a Tatting Goddess

Sharon at Created By You

I'll be contacting these ladies by email. I hope they like the gifties.

Thanks to all you played along with me in OWOH. It was alot of fun. Since I did not get to see all the blogs that participated I'll be spending the next month looking at them all. I just curious about them.

The Year Of The Rabbit

2011-02-16T21:52:00.001-05:00

This is alittle late coming. I meant to post it on the 3rd, but have been too busy to finish it.

THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT, 2011-This is my Chinese symbol so I hope This will be a good year for me. Some of this (actually alot of it) is creepily close to the truth.

02/03/2011 - 01/22/2012 (Metal)

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit, which begins on February 3, 2011 and ends on January 22, 2012. The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animals signs. The Rabbit is a lucky sign. Rabbits are private individuals and a bit introverted. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are reasonably friendly individuals who enjoy the company of a group of good friends. They are good teachers, counselors and communicators, but also need their own space.

According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. It is a time for negotiation. Don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail. To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children. Make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise.

The Sign of the Rabbit

People born in the Year of the Rabbit share certain characteristics: Keen, wise, fragile, tranquil, serene, considerate, fashionable, and kind. Generally, they are quite calm, do not exhibit aggressive behavior, and will avoid confrontation at all costs. When angry about something, they will approach it calmly and considerately, hardly ever raising their voice. And they are quite keen and pay close attention to the situations developing around them. They are intelligent and quick, and can talk themselves in or out of most situations with no problem.

The Rabbit is a symbol for mercy, elegance, and worship of beauty. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are kind, loving persons, and dislike any hostile act. They give others an impression of being frail-looking because of their gentle appearance. But, in fact they are strong-minded and have strong wills. They pursue their ideals all their lives in a precise and orderly way. They do things slowly and deliberately because of their cautious characters.

There is no need to worry about their lives. They are nimble, clever and good at avoiding harm to themselves. They are talented and like artistic ventures, such as painting and music and are generally quite present in these worlds. They are also very hospitable, good hosts and warm-hearted companions. They never embrace others in public places. They know the art of saving face and giving consideration to the interests of both sides.

People born in the Year of the Rabbit are apt to be sensitive to ailments and to have bad allergies. Stress or conflict will detriment their health. Exercise could take off unnecessary stress and strengthen their physical condition. They have to learn to incorporate more action into their everyday routines.

They will become depressed and withdrawn if their homes do not consist of beautiful possessions that make them comfortable. Their homes and offices usually are clutter-free. They have really good communication skills and are best utilized in positions of management. They make great teachers and counselors because they are so diplomatic and well-organized. They can also make great painters or musicians due to their sense of beauty and their love of creativity.

Rabbit people are usually relatively careful when it comes to their finances. They use much of their money for possessions such as their homes, cars or furniture. They love hunting for antiques, arts and crafts and will tend to make sound investments in these types of things.

Rabbit Years: 01/29/1903 to 02/15/1904 (Water), 02/14/1915 to 02/02/1916 (Wood), 02/02/1927 to 01/22/1928 (Fire), 02/19/1939 to 02/07/1940 (Earth), 02/06/1951 to 01/26/1952 (Metal), 01/25/1963 to 02/12/1964 (Water)(This was the year I was born in, maybe that is way I love the sea so much), 02/11/1975 to 01/30/1976 (Wood), 01/29/1987 to 02/16/1988 (Fire), 02/16/1999 to 02/04/2000 (Earth), 02/03/2011 to 01/22/2012 (Metal).

Famous Rabbit People: Angelina Jolie, Anjelica Huston, Drew Barrymore, Edith Piaf, Fanny Brice, Helen Hunt, Jane Seymour, Joan Crawford, Kate Winslet, Natasha Richardson, and Tina Turner.

I Need This Vacation!

2011-02-11T23:56:00.000-05:00

New Within Temptation Video

2011-02-06T22:04:00.002-05:00

Glad They Finally Got Her Out!

2011-02-04T23:20:00.001-05:00

I really was worried about her and I don't even know her.

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

My Favorite Song of the Moment

2011-02-04T10:35:00.000-05:00

New Abstracts

2011-02-02T10:26:00.001-05:00

These are destined for the 4x4 show coming up in March. It's a charity event, but it also is good for publicity.

One World One Heart

2011-01-31T05:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to my posting for One World, One Heart. This is the last year for this event and I wish I had known of it sooner. So, let me introduce myself. My name is Kelly Jeanette though just call me Kelly or Kel. I am a mixed media artist and writer living in the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee, USA. There area is best known for bluegrass music, the International Storytelling Festival, and Bristol Motor Speedway.

Though I live here now I still consider myself a South Carolinian. I was raised on the coast and in the Piedmont area. I love the sea and try to visit Myrtle Beach, SC at least twice a year to fed the love.

Anyone who is familiar with my artwork knows two things about it-I like intense color and I like bling. I can't finish anything without putting something glittery and/or metallic on it. My mom always said I must of been a gypsy in a past life. I don't know if she was referring to the bling or the tendency to wander. I do love to travel.

Anything else you want to know this blog can tell you. It's all about me.

So, for the giftie. This is it, a mixed media necklace I crafted using handmade paper beads made from a magazine page and painted with iridescent paint, ribbon, yarn, wooden beads, shell pieces, wire, agate stone, and Tibetan bells.

It's not a perfect creation. That's just not me. To be commerically perfect is boring!

(sorry about the image. Photographing a necklace was harder than I thought. And the iridescent paint kept blurring.) If you don't want to be included in the give-away just say so in the comments.

The give away is open to all bloggers. I'll be picking the winner be random andinforming them by e-mail. Please leave me your e-mail if it is not on your blog so that I can let the winners know.

A Worthy Cause

2011-01-30T11:00:00.000-05:00

As you can see I have a new button on my side bar. It is a project to remember the childern who died because of the Holocaust. Please consider joining in. Click here to go to Two Dresses Studio's blog for the full details.

My New Zazzle Store

2011-01-29T15:46:00.000-05:00

Sunset Garden Necklace by kellyjeanetteswift
Design your own custom photo necklaces

A Cool Exchange

2011-01-21T08:17:00.000-05:00

If you have not yet checked out the Jan/Feb issue of Cloth,Paper,Scissors you should.
Especially the new challange on page 54. It is a swatch exchange.
Basically you take a swatch of cloth (18"x36") and do your thing with it. Then cut it into eight 9"x9". Send them to the magazine. You will get some back to do with as you will. The full rules are on this page.
If any of you are going to do this exchange I would love to see what you are doing. I'll post mine.
The swatches are due at the Cloth, Papers, Scissors office by March 28th.

Lost Pictures

2011-01-20T16:34:00.003-05:00

Some people are claiming he made this up. Others think it's a great find. I think he really did find these pictures. I hope he can find the owners. These are great photos. Very professional looking.

An Revelation

2011-01-19T20:53:00.002-05:00

I have been finding it hard to create lately. I had initially put it down to winter blues, post holiday blues, just plain old blues. I have finally figured out why.

I AM ALWAYS COLD!

All I want to do is huddle under a blanket as soon as I get home. I don't think I have been warm since September, except at night under three (yes, three) blankets. Or at Wal-mart in the entry way (that is some hot air).

It is hard to do anything when I'm shivering. And let's not forget the fact that the cold makes the arthrisis in my hands act up. Makes It difficult to hold a brush or pen.

At least the laptop makes my lap warm. And Barney on my neck (my own fur shoulder wrap).

I wish Spring would hurry and get here. I hate being cold and hurty.

Really Neat Idea

2011-01-15T13:20:00.000-05:00

http://kollaj.typepad.com/kollaj/2011/01/artjournaling-daily-stitched-pages.html

My Snow Day

2011-01-06T21:59:00.005-05:00

So, my day started off good. It had snowed over night. A beautiful, glittering snow.I mean, it really glittered. Beautiful in the porch light. I got up to go to work. It was easy to remove the snow from my car. My car started up just fine (which surprised me.). The roads looked really clear. So I started off. I made it to the top on the hill just 100 yards from my house and started to slide. And there was no stopping it until I was in a ditch. There went my morning. So I called work and was told that all the roads were bad. They looked clear, but apparently were covered in a thin layer of black ice.
So I walked back home. Where my boss called me to asked if I could find a way in. Yeah, be right there. Not. I live in the country surrounded by farmers. Wasn't going to bang on my neighbors doors at six in the morning to ask them to take me to work.
Boss called back to say forget it. Which I already had.
Then came the round of calls to wrecker services. I guess they all saw an opportunity to make some extra money off us. Every one I called wanted $60-$75 to pull my car out. Even the one I use when I have car problems wanted $65. What the *****. They only charged me $40 last time I had them tow my car.
I called my mechanic to ask if he knew someone that would like to make some cash. He didn't and he was too busy to come out. *sigh*
Called work to see if anyone there could pull me out after work. One of my co-workers said he had to go home and get his chains but that he would come out after work. Yay! We take care of each other there.
Later that day he called to say he couldn't find his chain. Started to feel as if I would have to call a wrecker. I was getting so not happy.
Then a miracle. My next door neighbor, a young hefty guy, along with a youngster from down the street, another young strong boy, knocked on my door. I was told to get my nephew coated up and the three of them would get the car out. I was dubious as I followed them down to where my poor car sat back end in the ditch. The snow was almost gone at this point. The younger guy got in and, with the other two pushing, gunned it and the car was in the street. I did a happy dance. I'm sure that entertained them. They also refused money for helping me and I know they both could use it.
I now know my car is front wheel drive. That's good to know.
So, I'll try this again in the morning. I can't afford to miss another day.

Oh, yes. My boss posted on Facebook that she was taking a snow day off tomorrow. Urgh! That means more work for me.

New Year’s Resolutions

2010-12-31T10:21:00.002-05:00

New Year’s Resolutions

Get up earlier so I can have time to eat some breakfast so I won’t get a hunger pain when I pass McDonald’s on my way to work. :)

Avoid the middle aisles for the most part at the market.

Avoid eating anything white in color (except cauliflower and stevia. I can have those). Most foods white in color are natural starches which are bad, especially if you are diabetic.

Less meat and more veggies. (I can do this! I hope. I love meat.) Maybe just eat more fish. Baked, of course, not breaded.

(Anyone seeing a trend here.)

Notice that I am not vowing to lose so much weight. I am vowing to be an healthier eater. Weight loss will come with that.

Check my blood sugar more often.

Since my position at work has changed to a less mobile one I vow to do more exercise.

An easy way to exercise-I will finally get around to painting my house. Time for some prettier walls. Except for Cory’s room. He will most likely want black walls. I think he is a closet vampire. I mean, I will go through the house and open all the curtains and he will go behind me and close them back. I love sunlight.

Plant a small garden. With the bad weather hurting the produce I really do need to plant salad stuff. And a small herb garden. And flowers. (now how do I keep the rabbit, deer, and neighbors out of it?) Really need to do some work on the porch, too.

De-clutter the house. Especially since I think my youngest nephew wants to move in with me this summer so he can be closer to the college he wants to go to. That means two young men living with me. I’m going to have to get mean with them on some house rules.

Pay a little extra on my car payment so I can get it paid off this year. (It will mean less lattes, but since I’m not suppose to have those anyway…) :(

Post more blog entries. I have been lacks this year with this.

Do more artwork. I would love to sell more, so to do that I must do more. I would love to find a “style” that could be licensed. I will work on that this year.

I think that is enough and these are smallish enough that I might could actually keep them. lol

Now for a project I hope to do. I am a poet and writer as well. I would love to get all of my writings together and “published”. I will most likely do the publishing myself and I would like to add artwork with them. I would love to have this done by next Christmas. So, wish me luck!

I also have a "blog party" I want to do. No one has to join, but if you want to more on this later.

Happy New Year!!!!

2010-12-24T18:40:00.002-05:00

Twitter Backgrounds

The Year of the Rabbit

2010-12-24T18:30:00.003-05:00

This is alittle late coming. I meant to post it on the 3rd, but have been too busy to finish it.

To All My Blog Friends

2010-12-24T18:16:00.001-05:00

Guerrilla Holiday

2010-12-15T16:06:00.003-05:00

Randon acts of kindness. Click on the pic to find the blog I got it from. I've got a few ideas of what I want to do. This should be fun.

Snow Tracks

2010-12-13T14:24:00.002-05:00

The porch had a coating of snow when I came home, pure and unblemished except for the tracks of a little feathered visitor.

It's Time For One World, One Heart 2011

2010-12-11T12:04:00.003-05:00

It's time to gear up for the 5th and final One World, One Heart 2011 blog event. Just click on the badge below to see all the particulars of this event. I hope to see many of you my blog friends join in.

A repost from last Christmas

2010-12-08T19:10:00.002-05:00

The Ten Steps Of Putting Up A Christmas Tree With A Cat "Helping"

Step 1-pull all branches out of box. Pull cat out of box.

Step 2-put tree together. Pull cat out of tree.

Step 3-Unravel lights. Pull lights out of reach of cat. Pull cat out of tree.

Step 4-begin stringing lights on tree. Step over cat several times before stepping on cat. Put down lights to go makeup to cat.

Step 5-Finish lights while cat is pouting.

Step 6-repeat step 4 with berry string and garland.

Step 7-Unpack ornaments. Pull cat out of box. Begin placing ornaments on tree.

Step 8-Search for bulbs. Find them under couch where cat is playing with them. Retrieve bulbs. Cat is miffed and bites your ankle.

Step 9-Put cat in Bathroom.

Step 10-Turn on LOUD Holiday music to drown out angry cat yowls and finish tree

Check Out Breakdancing Santa

2010-12-08T17:28:00.000-05:00

A New Treasury I Made-Christmas in Hawaii

2010-12-04T12:04:00.000-05:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cfa70cf9d208eefb25b0781/mele-kalikimaka-christmas-in-hawaii?index=0

Busy Week

2010-11-30T20:40:00.003-05:00

So busy this week. Getting ready to put my art in a gallery down town for a holiday bazaar thru December. I also want to put more in my etsy store. Also working hard to do some changes for next year. We also had some seriously big drops at work to get out.
What else? Need to get my outdoor lights and decorations up if it will ever stop raining. Need to get tree lights out and check them and drag out all the rest of the decorations. I would really love to use my animated decor this year.
I haven't used them in years.
And cards. I don't send out as many as I use to, but I still have some to send out. I need to go get that bottle of rum for my fruitcake recipe. Or just soak one already made in it.
Did I mention that I have not even started my Christmas shopping yet? So not looking forward to that. It was easier when the nieces and nephews were younger. Now they are so picky.
Next week isn't looking any better.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2010-11-25T05:15:00.000-05:00

My Scary Family

2010-11-24T05:22:00.000-05:00

We are a scary lot. And have the boys grown into men. Cory has lost weight though since the last pic I took of them together. (I really need to stop wearing that sweat shirt. It makes me look bigger than I am. And, yes, I am the shortest one there.)
We have the boys -Cory in back, Dalton trying to act cool, and Patrick (out of the army now.)
with his wife, Samantha, who is expecting their first(this was taken at her baby shower in fact), me in front, the boys mom, my sis Angela in yellow, and her stepdaughter, Bethany (I don't know what her problem was. Maybe boredom.

Too Funny

2010-11-23T05:03:00.000-05:00

What is that name of Erma Bombeck's book? The GrassIis Always Greener Over The Septic Tank. I so believe it. Check this out. It's too funny!

It's right over where my septic tank is. I just noticed it while messing in the yard Sunday.

Barney Loves Boxes

2010-11-22T17:17:00.000-05:00

Thoughts On A Sunday Afternoon

2010-11-21T16:47:00.002-05:00

It was a beautiful day today. This afternoon after getting home from running around town I decided to sweep the leaves off the porch (mostly because I hate slipping on wet leaves in the mornings as I'm leaving.).

It was warm (around 72 degrees), sunny, and calm. I could hear thoughtout the neighborhood others busy outside, too. One neighbor was working on his car, another sawing wood, and someone weedeating in the cemetary across the road. Yet another neighbor, a farmer, was on his tractor a few hills over, another came riding up the street on his Tennessee Walking horse.

Birds were chirping, dogs barking, geese flying by overhead. Even the honeysuckles and some roses are holding on.

It is astounding that it is so lovely this close to the winter holidays with Thanksgiving just five days away.

I do like it here. I just wish I had a bigger house, a bigger yard, and somewhat closer to town!

A Great Movie

2010-11-21T16:23:00.002-05:00

I went to the movies today with all the intentions of seeing a different movie, but decided to see Unstoppable instead. I'm glad I did. I loved it! True, some critics did not, but in my opinion critics are totally clueless to what people really want to see (one said it was full of cliques. Well, life is full of cliques and people can relate to them in stories. Then they know who to root for and who to boo. One said that the movie had a sexy actress trying to be an everyday working woman. Hey, who says everyday working women can't be sexy!)

Since I love action movies I found this movie to have a great plot, believable characters, and alot of action. Not nonstop action. We need some calmn scenes to balance.
If you plan on going out for a movie date soon I highly recommend this movie. Or you can just see another Harry Potter movie like everyone else.

The Moon Is A Blue One Today-This Explains Why

2010-11-21T08:27:00.001-05:00

http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20101119/sc_space/thereallystrangestorybehindsundaysbluemoon

My First Etsy Treasury Attempt

2010-11-20T22:31:00.001-05:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ce88ed60b4d8eef94c5d930/holiday-bling?index=0

Wow Jewelry!

2010-11-19T21:35:00.002-05:00

Usually I don't pick this magazine up, but I was in Barnes and Noble today trying to decide on a new magazine to buy when this cover caught my eye. I don't know why I have not noticed it before. Out of curosity I picked it up and started to flip through it.
Wow! I am floored by the mixed media jewelry in it. Beautiful work. I'm itching to come up on some designs like the ones in it's pages. This is the Autumn 2010 issues so I'm glad I found it before it was removed.
So busy Saturday with family stuff and movies on Sunday, but I WILL find time to do some jewelry.

Some New Works

2010-11-14T13:24:00.002-05:00

Just some new work I have posted on my etsy shop. I seem to be in a holiday mood lately. I hope it keeps on. And I hope I sell something.

New Ornaments

2010-11-13T19:05:00.004-05:00

Just added some ornaments for sale on my etsy store. They are all going to be posted on my website. Click onto the image to go there and see what I have been up to.

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T05:42:00.001-04:00

Halloween Comments | Costumes and Decorations

The Ghost Cat

2010-10-30T04:04:00.000-04:00

BANG

Stacy groaned and flipped over to bury her head against Jim’s back.

BANG!

Jim grunted and pulled his pillow over his head.

BANG!

“Stacy, do something about that cat!” Jim’s muffled voice came. “I can’t sleep.”

Stacy laid there, reluctant to leave the warmth of the bed. Another bang of the door came. She turned over and sat up. She could see a small white paw under the door where it didn’t quite meet the floor. She could also see the glean of a green eye staring at her next to the paw. She got up to open the door and glare down at her tortoiseshell cat, Munchie. Glancing at the clock Stacy saw that it was 3:23 am.

“Can’t you wait for morning?”

Munchie turned and ran down the stairs to the kitchen door, her miffed owner behind her. Once the door was opened she sashayed over to her bowl to sit with a queenly dignity for her very early breakfast.

After ten minutes of dainty eating and a quick wash she led Stacy to the back door. Stacy opened the door and stared out at the heavy fog that obscured the night. Munchie started out, then sat down just inside the door, looking out.

“Oh, no, you don’t. You are not waking me up again to let you out.” Stacy put her foot under the cat’s rump and shoved her out the door. Munchie turned to hiss at her then raced across the deck into the fog. Stacy turned to make her way back to bed. As she got settled back against her husband’s back she heard a jingle coming from downstairs. She raised her head. There, she heard it again.

“What the…?”

“What is it?” Jim asked.

“Do you hear that?”

“Hear what?”

“That jingling noise. It sounds like it’s coming from the kitchen.”

He listened.

“Sounds like the bell on the cat’s collar. Big deal.”

“I put Munchie out.” Stacy got up to investigate the sound.

Back downstairs Stacy opened the kitchen door and flipped on the overhead light. There, in her bed next to the iron stove, laid Munchie. She opened one sleepy eye to glare at her in annoyance.

“If Munchie is in here,” Stacy moved to the door. “what did I kick out the door?”

Then it dawned on her. The whole previous episode was silent. Not once did the cat meow, purr, or make a sound with her collar bell

A Truly Creepy Scene

2010-10-28T07:42:00.000-04:00

Not sure if you remember this show, but this scene is one of the best. You have to watch until the end to see the creep factor, but first time I saw it sent a chill right up my spine.

(remember-I have this problem with things moving that should not be moving.)

SeaQuest DSV-Knights of Shadows
Original Air Date:
31 October 1993 (Season 1, Episode 7)
The crew of Seaquest find a luxury liner that sank in 1913 that is not quite abandoned.

The creepy scene in it is when everyone is looking at pictures on a screen of the captain and the passengers right before they boarded the doomed ship, the captain in the picture turned and looked back at them. That one scene made me jump and get the willies. Watch until the end…

Three of My Most Favorite Old Sci-Fi Movies

2010-10-26T07:37:00.001-04:00

Forbidden planet

When worlds collide

War of the worlds

It Came From Outer Space

2010-10-25T07:34:00.000-04:00

There is a second movie to this , sort of a part two that was made in the nineties. It was pretty good.

Ghostly Voices

2010-10-24T22:02:00.001-04:00

Can you just hear the spectural voices raised in an oldtime Southern hymn?

Duh!

2010-10-24T10:44:00.002-04:00

Sometimes I wonder about my own intelligence. I mean, I have had this camera for over a year and last night I finally figured out how to properly use the macro setting. Duh! Now my pictures for etsy might look better. I'm such a goof. This just goes to show that technology and I do not click.

Signs of Autumn for True

2010-10-23T12:55:00.002-04:00

I know, Autumn is in full swing, but I have not seen the one sign that the days are turning chilly. I have not seen any flocks of birds migrating. Not until this morning. I was one my fornt porch enjoying by coffee when overhead they came. A loud flock. I'm not sure what kind of bird they were. I can hear them even now. In the trees behind my house. Noisey little things.
Well, gotta go. Working on Christmas gift tags.

The Day the Earth Stood Still

2010-10-23T07:32:00.000-04:00

You know, I think I actually liked the remake with Keanu Reeves better.

Invasion of the Body Snactchers

2010-10-22T07:29:00.000-04:00

This one has been remade how many times now? Nothing like the original!

The Thing

2010-10-21T05:25:00.000-04:00

This is one of my all time most favorite movies. I thought John Carpenter's version sucked-all gore and shock. No suspense. I hear someone is making another version. Blah!

The Creature from the Black Lagoon

2010-10-19T05:00:00.001-04:00

I believe someone remade this movie to be released in 2011. Sorry, nothing is as good as the original, even if it is a bad movie.

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Kelly's Altered Arts

RIP Etta James-A Tribute By Cyndi Lauper

A great Interview About Art Selling Online

Happy New Year!!!!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Memories-Part 2

Christmas Memories-Part 1

Love this!

Happy Thanksgiving!

R.I.P. My Fuffy Son Barnabas April 1996-November 2011

Happy Halloween!

Winners of the Halloween Party Blog Giveaway

More Fun Halloween Videos

Some Halloween Videos

Ghost Adventures Wannabes-A Halloween Story

Feedback needed

NOT so funny moment of terror

What A Shock-Poor Boy

New From Evanescence

Practical Magic Party Time!

Fifteen Minutes

Keep What You Love

10 Years Later

Still Here-Just Internetless Right Now

A Really Talented Artist!

Sunset Beauty

City Nights-A Poem

A Summer Abstract-Comments Welcomed

Happy Fourth of July Weekend Everyone!

Happy Sunday Everyone and Blogger Issues

Summer Afternoon

New Mixed Media Necklaces

New Reads

Cool Stamps

Another Book I Want

Can't Wait To Get This Book

Happy Memorial Day!

$40 Million Dream

My Dream Bathroom!

Busy Week

New Product on Zazzle!

Finds

Vacation

A Scary Night and the Aftermath

Another Necklace

And Another Neccklace

New Necklace on Zazzle

A Short Story Repost

A New Painting

Some News

Some March Movie Releases I Might Go See

And The Winner Is.....

The Year Of The Rabbit

I Need This Vacation!

New Within Temptation Video

Glad They Finally Got Her Out!

My Favorite Song of the Moment

New Abstracts

One World One Heart

A Worthy Cause

My New Zazzle Store

A Cool Exchange

Lost Pictures

An Revelation

Really Neat Idea

My Snow Day

New Year’s Resolutions

Happy New Year!!!!

The Year of the Rabbit

To All My Blog Friends

Guerrilla Holiday

Snow Tracks

It's Time For One World, One Heart 2011

A repost from last Christmas

Check Out Breakdancing Santa

A New Treasury I Made-Christmas in Hawaii

Busy Week

Happy Thanksgiving!

My Scary Family

Too Funny