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Feb
24
2012
More on My Tragic TurboTax Tale
By faeriekat
One thing that really bugs me about the theft of my 2011 IRS tax return information is that the IRS allows taxpayers to re-set the electronic PIN required to send a return electronically. According to TurboTax, this “out” or “fix” … Continue reading
Posted February 24, 2012 09:33 | read more
Feb
23
2012
TurboTax Can Mean Big Tax Trouble
By faeriekat
I am one of the growing number of victims of 2011 tax return identity theft. I learned on February 6th, when I tried to submit my return electronically through TurboTax (on-line software that I have used safely since 2001), that … Continue reading
Posted February 23, 2012 21:28 | read more
Jan
27
2012
Remember, Remember, The Month of December
By faeriekat
After several hundred dollars worth of blood cultures, I finally received the “all clean” from the Infectious Disease Center this past Tuesday. Goodbye sepsis and good riddance December 2011! Filed under: My Mundane Life Tagged: Sepsis
Posted January 27, 2012 20:18 | read more
Jan
09
2012
Reign of the Snow Queen
By faeriekat
Here is a new Etsy treasury by VintageCornucopia121 I am privileged to appear in, and I am posting it specially for my darling Scarecrow who is all covered with snow in the vast wasteland of Iowa-aaay! Snow Queen Fairytale The … Continue reading
Posted January 09, 2012 14:49 | read more
Jan
02
2012
I have come to realize that it is the nature of humans to argue and disagree. I have also come to accept that argument and conflicting viewpoints are necessary for the continued enlightenment and advancement of our species. The problem, … Continue reading
Posted January 02, 2012 23:34 | read more
Jan
02
2012
Religion, Spirituality and The Golden Rule
By faeriekat
If one takes the time to learn and read more about ALL of the different world religions, it will become apparent that they have more in common than not because most were built upon the foundations of previous religions. A … Continue reading
Posted January 02, 2012 21:34 | read more
Jan
01
2012
Misery Loves Company
By faeriekat
Times were tough this past December. I contracted sepsis on December 11th and was hospitalized until December 27th. Sunday evening I suddenly experienced: Chills Decreased urine output A fever of 104.3°F Light-headedness due to low blood pressure Rapid heart beat … Continue reading
Posted January 01, 2012 19:14 | read more
Dec
10
2011
More Watercolor Explorations
By faeriekat
Using photographic references, I drew, traced and painted 3 new watercolors. These were great practice in terms of drawing and working with my choice of pigments, but only proved to me I am on the wrong track. This rose is … Continue reading
Posted December 10, 2011 00:55 | read more
Dec
08
2011
Thank You Shout Out Treasury
By faeriekat
I’ve been very remiss in visiting and commenting on all the treasuries that have been kind enough to feature an item from my boutique, and I haven’t created a treasury myself since May (more than 1/2 a year!). I had … Continue reading
Posted December 08, 2011 01:25 | read more
Dec
07
2011
More Watercolor Folder Covers
By faeriekat
These covers can’t be sold because of drawing copyrights, but I thought you might like to see them. They’ll become gifts to family and friends: This yellow rose watercolor was done “by the book” in terms of color choice and … Continue reading
Posted December 07, 2011 20:31 | read more
Dec
07
2011
More Gifts of Gratitude
By faeriekat
Although some people consider the handmade boxes their purchases arrive in to be a gift in and of themselves, I’ve always wanted to do something more. Since I’ve been on such a paper purse box crafting spree, I modified a … Continue reading
Posted December 07, 2011 18:03 | read more
Dec
07
2011
Presents That Are A Pretty Package
By faeriekat
These little purses are both a box and a gift. I made them for the women who saved my teeth. I’ll be seeing them again to have one last tiny cavity filled in mid-December and I wanted to give them … Continue reading
Posted December 07, 2011 17:47 | read more