Saturday, May 29, 2010

ANNOUNCEMENTS!

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I have promised myself I will catch up on blog visits and get the mulch in the flower beds before the sun sets.
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So instead here I am writing a post about some current thoughts and new ideas:
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1. I have decided to post the snippets from book # 2 on a new, 'by invitation only' blog.
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This is allow me to stop weighing and censoring so much of what I include.
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So if you would like to follow my snippets, please leave a comment here or shoot me an email. I can't tell you how much I appreciate and benefit from your feedback.
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And just so you know, if I don't hear from you , I may send you an invitation anyway, which of course you can decline!
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2. It's coming.
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I am definitely more shy than I was the first time around, but within the next couple of weeks, kj's Second Annual Sex Survey will appear. If you have burning curiosity about anything sex-related, leave your question(s) here. You can do this anonymously, you know.... :)
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3. I am starting a new series called "Life on the Cutting Board."
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The first addition involves several recent blessings in the form of the most creative friends.
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This is a bowl named "Sweet Pea" made by Annie Coe of Blissful Bohemian. Isn't it totally beautiful? Emily Rabbit says she wants to keep her supply of frozen peas in it, for obvious reasons, but absolutely, she will have to share it.
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And look what arrived today:
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TA DA:
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I am in love with Annika. I would have fallen in love with her even if I did not know who the artist is. But in this case, there is a back story that makes me happy.
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The artist is Pam Smallcomb, also known as Yoborobo. I had read Pam's comments on Renee's blog for months, but recently, after Renee's death, it seems we have befriended one another. And I have a feeling about our friendship. Basically, I want to hold on to Pam for a long time. I like her energy, her art, her sense of humor, her sensitivity, her books, her decency, her honesty, and did I already say her sweet humor? So Pam, if you're reading this, I hope you don't mind this public announcement.
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And Pam: Annika makes me smile every time I look at her. Adorable. Adorable.
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The final addition to "Life on the Cutting Board" this week is this card, which happens to be one of JB's favorites of all time. Many of you will recognize the artist, who happens to be one of my favorites of all time: Ms. Laurel Gaylord, Ms. Studio Lolo, Ms. Lo to me.

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5. I totally appreciate the concern and caring for Stella.

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Since her surgery for a Mast Cell Tumor, she is doing better but not best. We see the surgeon on Tuesday and I'm not sure what we'll do if he wants to continue her on steroids. It's nasty stuff. It would keep Stella's cancer at bay, certainly it would slow down any return of it, but at what cost?

So we will wait to see what's recommended and go from there. Hopefully, as of Tuesday, she can resume her loved walks in the park.
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6. And finally, in this part of the world, it's Memorial Day weekend. It's the official start of Summer and fun in the sun.
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I spent yesterday helping a friend and her husband move into a new house. They are newly married and this was a significant event for both of them.

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It was a pleasure for me. I came home feeling happy that I could offer a concrete act of friendship, one that I know mattered and was appreciated.

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I ended up with this glass bottle stop in the process of packing. I am saving it for JB, who arrives home tomorrow after nine days in Colorado. I already know she will like it.

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And the garden: here's where I'll be for much of the weekend. Me and the Garden Angel, grateful for people to love, for reasons to tend, even for the hard knocks that teach all those damn lessons.....
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Happy Weekend, dear friends and visitors.
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Love
kj

26 comments:

  1. Oh, Kj, you made me teary with your show of appreciation and including my bowl and me in it.
    I feel the same way about Pam as you do and she is a new friend and funny as hell :-).
    And Lo of course is so very talented with a capital T. I feel so lucky to know you all.
    As for Stella I will say prayers and send love, my little Spikee goes to the vet Tuesday as well, we need x-rays and blood work to see how well he is doing. Please say prayers.(The reason I can afford to take him is because of bloggers like you who bought during my sale. Thank you!).
    Happy JB return!!!
    Love.

    xoxo

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  2. P.S. Annika is wonderful.

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  3. dear kj,

    i think you are the most wonderful and interesting woman i have ever known.

    HAHAHAHHAHA!

    i wrote a love letter to myself. forgive me, i got carried away.

    HEEHEEHEE

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  4. annie, we are a community.

    it's grand.

    ps i love you

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  5. Do you realize we were doing posts simultaneously? ♥

    I love the photos and the sweet gifts. Annie's bowl is one of my favorite colors. And Annika, OMG she's too cute!

    Stella's footies. I love them. I love that you'll ask the vet "at what cost" for her quality of life. You and JB are the best moms ;)

    That's a sweet bottle stopper for JB. I know she'll cherish it!
    Did you get one for me too?

    Just asking ;)

    We're awaiting thunder showers here. B&B come home tonight and I am free from kitty care. I may steal him though.

    Maybe we'll talk later.

    Probably, most likely ;)

    love you,
    Lo♥

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  6. (Anne grins from ear to ear....)
    Would love to read your pieces of writing.....beg, beg!

    Or I shall send Emily a semi-load full of frozen peas.
    And I mean FROZEN.
    And a Pea-Shooter. >:)
    And poems to encourage Emily to be into mischief!

    XXOO!!
    Anne...lazy as a slug today....

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  7. Oooooo I love the bottle stop. Beautiful. And I love Pam's art too. I have Vivila, who wards off migraines. She has been working very hard since her arrival. **kisses** Deb

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  8. annie, i forgot to say my thoughts and prayers also follow you and spike. i hope he does not need extra care or $. xoxox

    lo, you leave the best comments. you are a super listener. i did get a bottle stop for you too and it was stolen from me while stopped at a red light. i couldn't even believe it!~ ♥

    anne, i heard slugs have the best appetites :)

    deb, i don't like that you have headaches. come on vivila, work that magic for deb, will you?

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  9. Kj, Spike and I thank you for the prayers. I am a bit scared, but hopeful. xoxo

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  10. P.S. I love your letter to yourself. Write more of them :-).
    My verication word is skylasm.
    Cool, I wonder what it means?
    xoxo

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  11. Annie, skylasm

    I think it's a long lasting orgasm under the stars...

    Heeheehahee

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  12. Lovely I wish I could get motivated and pull my finger out! Please include me in your invitation only blog?

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  13. #1 Sign me up

    #2 Pam is a wonderful friend...Been friends with her for a about over 8 months maybe going ona year. Biggest and bright heart u will find.

    #3 Sex Survey awesome.

    #$ Creative is good.

    #5 Stella is lucky to have a wonderful person like you

    Doing so much better..new meds awesome...

    xoxoxxo

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  14. KJ!!!! Oh, my gosh. GROUP HUG! Come on, everyone gather around. Kj - you made me BLUSH. Seriously! And I uber-blush, since I am of pale Euro-mutt stock. I practically glow. :) Thank you so very much. I am so glad you like Annika. I'm smiling, smiling! Annie is a treasure, and I love her art. Lo's art is fabulous, it has been so fun to get to know her through your blog. And you Miss kj, are a fabulous friend. Another group hug!! Weeeeeee!!! xoxo Pam

    PS My word vert is "glessido" as in "Pam's face glowed with glessido when she read kj's post."

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  15. Kj-:-). Also please sign me up for the member only blog and Pam, thank you sweetie.xoxo

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  16. Do I even need to tell you I want an invitation?

    Bring on summer!

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  17. Do I even need to tell you I want an invitation?

    Bring on summer!

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  18. Kj I love your post..

    That wonderful gifts you have gotten and you do deserve them... I love Pam also she's what we'd call when I was growing up "a neat" woman : ) I love Annika!

    I'm sorry it's not the "best" for Stella... What a great life she has had with you & JB ...

    and yes please send me an invitation to your new book!!!

    Love to you Kj~
    Pattee

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  19. Thanks so much Kj...... I'm always thinking of you~ yes I am....

    Would you like a page of my doodles to color in and feel like a kid again?

    You would deserve one!!!!!!

    Don't forget my invitation!
    LOve `Pattees

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  20. Tsup*!* I just read the comment you left ... B's windows, do you think Lilly has been love licking them? ;)

    Such wonderful treats from heart and hands, bet you have been happy dancing all week.

    That first walk in the park with Stella is going to be a special one.

    Hope you and the garden angel had a fulfilling day*!*

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  21. hells, pull your finger out of WHERE? i think you'd best keep both hands in your lap until further notice! p.s. you may not be motivated but you are terrific. ♥

    sonia, i am SO glad for you, so glad the meds are kick-ass good! i didn't know you've known pam aka prudie! for some time. i love how we all interconnect. WE ARE THE SISTERHOOD! YAY!

    pam, glessido: i think it means a gleeful libido. gee, things are getting steamy even before the sex survey :) okay, let me get serious: you are a wonderful friend too. i love how it's unfolding. thank you, prudie1. it means alot. mwah!

    cs, no, you do not need an invitation. i am honored. and i KNOW you will find some of the snippets abit interesting... ♥here's to a good summer♥

    pattee, it's a PAM-FEST! love you too, and pattee: YES!!! i want to color some of those cutouts. i will LOVE to do that!!!! oh, i am now very excited. i hope word verf is not another steamy word. :)

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  22. feels nice being enveloped in your world for a brief moment in time. all sounds positive and happy, and that makes me happy too. often think of you, just no energy to buzz round blogs like i used to. lotsa hugs though.

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  23. You know I want an invitation, right?

    KJ, did Emily tell you to lie about the bottle stopper being stolen at a red light?
    I know rabbit-rubbish when I hear it!

    It did make me laugh!♥

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  24. I would love to read your snippets from your new book. I can't wait...

    Sex survey sounds awesome...I can't wait...

    Beautiful bowl!! Love the colour of it. I am attracted to bowls for some reason and have many that have caught my eye for their uniquenesses!

    Lolo's cards are amazing...I've taken the cards she sent me to my Hospice patient, who, even tho she can't talk, has definitely got a favourite, a Raven, and she won't give it back to me. It will give her pleasure in the days to come.

    Natey, even tho he probably does not have cancer, is not the best either. It's his age...the operation on his neck took a lot out of him and he has a new limp. He is filled with arthritis anyway...a new limp hampers him further.

    Today is my gardening day...I have promised myself this for days! Enjoy your weekend, dear kj! We had a long weekend last weekend with Victoria Day!

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  25. I love ALL the art - (I WANTED THAT GORGEOUS BOWL THAT ANNIE MADE!)! Lucky, lucky you.
    :0)
    Please, give Stella a big hug from me and a nuzzle from Beau.

    I love YOU, too!
    xoxoxo
    Angela

    P.S. "i think you are the most wonderful and interesting woman i have ever known." - It's true!!!!!

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  26. Aha ... had to read back to understand about this other blog. KJ, please add me as I would love to read and see how you're developing as a author. I don't think I need tell you how much I enjoyed your first book. Found it impossible to believe it was your first effort actually. You balance narrative brilliantly. xx Jos

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