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 →

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 →

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →