Snickers

I would like to introduce you to the newest member of our family. This is Snickers. He is a 3 month old chocolate lab. He is housebroken (thank goodness). He is a very quiet pup so far-but I expect in a new home, he may keep me awake for a few days. Yikes!! Isn't he the cutest thing??

B D Wong

I spent the morning with this guy at a diversity conference. I sat in the first row, so am positive I blinded him with the flash trying to get his picture! He palys Dr, George Huang on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Very interesting man-good story-between 2 sessions, I spent 3 hours with him-he used no notes, no cards-he spoke from the heart during not only a break-out session, but during the keynote address as well. Warm, funny, sincere-a good way to start a day!

ISU Parent's Day

Alex and I went to Iowa State University's Parent's Day on Saturday. We chose not to go to the game, but instead walked around campus for a while-visited her new dorm room, and drove by her sorority. If you would like to see more pictures, they are on my Picasa album at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/goddess.di.arte/ISUParentSDayOctober42008#

Drop in Gas Prices

On July 12, 2008 I paid $3.959 a gallon. Today, I paid $3.079. Now if we could squeak it down another 50 cents a gallon or so!! Today, life in Des Moines, Iowa is not so bad!

Windows of Downtown Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines

I went to the Farmer's Market the past couple of Saturdays. These are a few of the interesting buildings and windows in the area.

Banners

Eight artists joined to make banners that would spell 'Artistic.' I am doing the "r." Each artist chose colors and we created around those choices. These are my offerings.

Collage Sheet Giveaway

Kristin Hubick is having a contest on her blog for a collage sheet. Go enter!!
http://krishubick.blogspot.com/2008/09/digital-collage-sheet-giveaway.html

Enjoy her wonderful artwork, too!

Puzzle Pieces

After a long delay due to a postal package gone astray and family issues, I finally worked on two more puzzles. I did two pieces each and finished Heather's (top), got Lisa's (middle) ready for Heather to finish and mine came back home finished!

A Summer of Change

In April, my son got married-a week later, my parent's home was flooded. In May, my daughter, who finished high school in January, officially graduated. In June, my daughter, who started her college courses in January, made the President's list for getting a 4.00 GPA. On June 18, I turned 55-a milestone for many-I almost missed it because birthdays really are not on my radar. I still thing I am young, thin and cute. A healthy imagination is good for the soul!! On June 21, my father had an accident at home-on June 25 he died. Since he had been suffering from bone, kidney, bladder and whatever else cancer possible, this was a blessing as the pain is gone. Since then, I found a facility for my mom-she has Alzheimer's; I put the family home of 53 years up for sale and sold it within 24 hours; started boxing, gifting, selling and packing all of the homestead. I came back to my home on Sunday and will work through this week and weekend, and then head out on my annual vacation to the east coast. While I may not be doing art of my own for a bit until things get a bit settled-I look forward to seeing your art and will find comfort in it.

Love to all! And this photo is of a cake I fell in love with. A co-worker of mine was married on June 21 and I just thought this cake was too much fun! Enjoy!!