So last year my elves got off the shelf and went just a little wild.They seemed to forget who that booze in the cabinet belongs to.They helped themselves to my credit card.They were a little too fond of fire.And perhaps a little bit killy They got fresh with Angel Barbie.I blame the alcohol.Stealing my car keys … Continue reading Elves Gone Wild – 2013
Coming soon – American Goth
When her grandfather dies mysteriously, Trinity Goode heads home to the family farm and life in small-town Ohio. Her neighbors in Himmel don't think that a New York City artist with a decidedly Goth style will stick around for long - but the country-girl-at heart has other plans. Country life suits the church-going, quilt-making, pie-baking girl … Continue reading Coming soon – American Goth
A few things about Cameron Lightfoot
Today, Cameron Lightfoot turns 22 and graduates from The University of Findlay. In true middle-aged person fashion, I've been going through photos and reliving memories of the kids I've been proud to have call me "Aunt" Cyndy his whole life. So I decided to write down a few memories. Partially to give him a laugh … Continue reading A few things about Cameron Lightfoot
Steampunk Easter Eggs
My love of quick crafts and anything Steampunk is known to those who follow my craft blogging. I put together a SteamPunkin centerpiece this fall, and am so darn in love with it, I keep trying to change it up for the seasons. My Easter take - these gear-laden bronze eggs. I started out with … Continue reading Steampunk Easter Eggs
These Minion eggs make me HAPPY!
This easy and adorable Easter craft project was brought to my attention by my the lovely and talented Alaina Counts, who is my pretend daughter. My non-pretend husband helped me out by taking photos and even crafting his own Minions. Around our house, we love us some Minions from Despicable Me. Our house consists of … Continue reading These Minion eggs make me HAPPY!
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine's Day! I've got some treats for you!
Dear Percy Jackson Fans
The day before yesterday I shared the exciting tale of how I managed to unintentionally offend a whole lot of Percy Jackson fans.I was a little surprised by the behavior of these young fans. But today I was pleased to see a flood of apologies appear in my inbox where previously suggestions that I might … Continue reading Dear Percy Jackson Fans
Not Eating Blue Food: How I Accidentally Enraged Adolescent Percy Jackson Fandom
I guess it all started with a blue Popsicle sometime in the late 60s or early 70s. I don't like them. They taste goofy and leave you with a bad taste of blue tongue. It was exacerbated by a series of disgusting supermarket bakery cakes with globs of blue frosting foisted on me at birthday … Continue reading Not Eating Blue Food: How I Accidentally Enraged Adolescent Percy Jackson Fandom
Saying Bad Things vs. Doing Bad Things
I've been pondering the reaction to well-know people saying unpleasant things versus the reaction to them doing unpleasant things. By reaction, I don't mean from individuals in general, but from the press and from showbiz types. Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty made some sexually graphic comments about not seeing what dudes saw in other dudes when ladies … Continue reading Saying Bad Things vs. Doing Bad Things
Steampunk Thanksgiving Centerpiece: Steampunkin
I love Thanksgiving. I prepare a lavish feast every year and may or may not have been known to glitter pumpkins and squashes for my centerpiece. This year I decided to go with something a little different. Another thing I love is all things Steampunk. So I decided to combine the two and make what I … Continue reading Steampunk Thanksgiving Centerpiece: Steampunkin