It is Tuesday, isn't it? Please correct me if I'm wrong - since last week I thought it was Tuesday on Wednesday...OK, just double-checked the day on the computer screen (why I didn't think of that last week is beyond me - but then, I forget that even the time is on there, and will look in at the kitchen clock from here at the computer, to check the time. Doh!)
A lot of happy stuff today - first, look at all the beauty that the mailman brought today. My mailbox is overflowing with goodness, thanks to the One World, One Heart giveaway, that I had the extreme good fortune to win prizes in.
Click on the little thumbnails over here, to get a better view of the goods...
--First up, is this beautiful Seasons of Friendship doll, from LisaFroggy - it's the very first spiritdoll she made --hard to believe, looking at it - she's a born dollmaker, I think -- and I only mention this to let you know how special this doll is to me, because I know how hard it can be to let go of a 'first thing' you make - and it just shows how very generous Lisa's heart really is -- as well as being such a talented soul, too. Thank you, Lisa, from the bottom of my heart! I will treasure her always - and now Judie's spiritdoll won't be lonely anymore (even though I gaze lovingly at her every day) - because now there are two beautiful GlitterSister dolls!
--Next, out of the mailbox, is this lovely bird's nest flowerpot, from Becca, of Bluebirds and Roses. It has such a pretty Victorian collage on the pot, and the little bird and pink silk rosebuds are so sweet. This will go on a shelf, behind glass (out of the reach of certain cats, who can't keep their paws to themselves), so I'll always have a reminder of spring. Thank you, Becca!
--Last, but certainly not least, I am so truly, and humbly, grateful that Daisy, tagged me with a Thinking Blogger award. The way I've been feeling lately, I feel incredibly grateful that anyone should even think that I think, if that makes sense, or want to read anything that I write here...it's been a week of menopausal mental pause moments, and this award boosted my spirits so much - thank you, Daisy - if you hadn't already received one, you'd be on this list of people that, according to the rules, I'm to tag next. Which I've been agonizing over - because there are so many blogs I want to nominate in return, and it's so hard to narrow it down to just five - and I know everyone says that, but it really is so very true. If I visit your blog, it's because I really love reading and thinking about what you write there...but since they'll only let me pick five, I'll try to narrow it down to five that I don't think have been awarded this yet - though at the rate this has been flying around the blogosphere, and given how slow I am lately, they might have been nominated by now, and though some of you know each other's blogs, some of you don't - and I think that's probably the best part of this kind of meme, is it gives you some new links that you might not have visited. So without further ado, here are the five:
--Caroline. Her blog always makes me think more - hmm...well, spiritually, for lack of a better word, in terms of both making art and living life - yet she does it with such good humor. She puts so much thought into each element she uses in her art and SoulCollage cards - and when she shares about that, it makes me try to slow down and think more about the symbology of the images I use. Plus her words often make me smile (if not outright laugh).
--Kai. Whether she's blogging about her trip to Cornwall, or creating an ATC, or relating a dream - she makes me think about the importance of creating a sense of peace, and bringing mindfulness to daily life. Her good humor shines through her words, too. Someday, I hope she writes those dreams of hers into a book...
--Leah. She's the driving force behind Art Everyday Month. She led so many of us on the path through blogging the "Artist's Way' last year, and she's co-leader of this year's 'Finding Water' journey. Her quest for bringing creativity into her life, day by day, reminds me to try to search for that spark myself.
--Tammy V.. I'm still fairly recent to reading her blog, but every time I've visited it, she's made me think - whether it's about the symbology and story of art, the business of art, or just one of the quotes she includes at the end of every post -- she makes me think about the stories we tell through our art and our lives.
--Patry. Whatever she writes about, she makes me think - and think more deeply than my little Tinker head is used to (which is a good thing). Whether she's writing about her waitressing days (despite being a now-published author, she only recently ended the waitressing gig - which is enough to make you think about your life, right there)...or discussing books to read - or acorns or clotheslines. Or her weekly one-line obits (only Patry could make reading obituaries an enlightening and uplifting experience) - whatever she writes about, it's worth thinking about.
Write a post with links to 5 blogs that make you think.
Link to the original post so that people can easily find the exact origin of the meme. (http://www.thethinkingblog.com/2007/02/thinking-blogger-awards_11.html)
Optional: Pin your 'Thinking Blogger Award' badge on your sidebar, along with a link to the post that you wrote.
This is incredibly well deserved - you make me think, laugh, ponder and want to be a better writer. Not to mention your loving heart. So bask in this, it's good for the ego!!
Remember, you are also a Bright Light!!
Love Lisa's art doll, what a treasure as is the nest arrangement.
XOXO
Posted by: Lisa Oceandreamer | April 10, 2007 at 10:23 PM
You really are a lucky Tinker! What gorgeous works of art you have won!
And I'm so glad you got a Tinking award - who else deserves one more...
Thank you for my share in the passing on of the award too - I may have to think what to do with it...
I can feel it suggesting some break the rules sort of things right now... hmm...
Posted by: Caroline | April 11, 2007 at 01:42 AM
Oh - what a gorgeous Spirit Doll - I have 4 heads ready to go for Shadow Wymyn, which are a form of Spirit Doll - I'm really being drawn to them. They have such lovely energy.
Thank you so much for the Thinking Blogger tag. I'm honored! I don't think I'm going to get to it until Friday - but I will. And you're right: choosing 5 is so hard! There are so many really great blogs out there! So in addition to writing it, I'll have to ponder a bit.
Which I guess goes with the Thinking part of Thinking Blogger. =]
Posted by: tammy vitale | April 11, 2007 at 03:13 AM
Great mail! Doncha love mail now! What cool things you got! Congrats on the AWARD! You make me think all the time! Now,,,I wonder if there's a "Can't Think At All" award ? That would be me ! hee hee hoo..
Posted by: pam aries | April 11, 2007 at 04:40 AM
I've had some fun now Tinker - I hope you don't mind!
Posted by: Caroline | April 11, 2007 at 05:21 AM
Such beautiful gifts! Congrats on your nomination! Your blog is inspiring and thought provoking.. and I'm happy to have found it.
Posted by: bella | April 11, 2007 at 06:33 AM
Love the spirit doll from Lisa. She does such amazing things.
Your mailbox was overflowing with goodies, and you certainly deserve the award from Daisy. I love your blog and always come away from here with a smile.
Posted by: janet | April 11, 2007 at 09:12 AM
I love this wonderful web of creativity and art you have drawn around you, and introduce me to. You make me think in the nicest possible way - not posing difficult conundrums, but opening up ideas I WANT to think about. Well-deserved award for a great blog.
Posted by: Greenishlady | April 11, 2007 at 09:49 AM
Ohhh how lovely! :)
*HUGS*
Posted by: Angela | April 11, 2007 at 11:28 AM
What lovely gifts--both the ones you received and the ones you gave! Thank you so much for honoring me with a blog award! It also gives me incentive to post, which I've been negligent about lately.
And can I also tell you that you don't just make me think, you make me feel and see, too!
Posted by: patry | April 11, 2007 at 03:16 PM
No, it isn't Tuesday, it's Wednesday. But then, yesterday was Tuesday and I wasn't here on Tuesday, and I think Tuesday is when you wrote this, so if I am here on Wednesday, I guess I am a day late. Sigh...story of my life, a day late, a dollar short. Tomorrow is TGIF, um, isn't it?? LOVE Lisa's spirit doll!
Posted by: artzyjudie | April 11, 2007 at 04:22 PM
You have been a busy bunny while I was away. ;) You always make me smile with every post.
Much Love
xxoo
Posted by: Tammy | April 11, 2007 at 04:24 PM
I often get the days mixed up too...and the date.
Sometimes I think many brain cells left my body with my children when they were born.
XO,
Melba
Posted by: Melba | April 11, 2007 at 06:09 PM
I can't tell you how happy it makes me to see "her" at your mailbox...and beside that beautiful gift from Becca. They look like they were made to go together. :) I am very happy she is with you. I wouldn't have let her go for just anyone, ya know. Thanks for all the sweet things you said.
Congrats on the award. You definitely deserve it. You always have me thinking and often have me ready to pee my pants laughing!!
Posted by: lisa | April 11, 2007 at 06:50 PM
I had to laugh to myself about you being confused about the days - then you come to my blog and I am a day ahead of you - except for the other day when I put the date round the wrong way and ended up posting in October 2007.
don't worry Tinker - I am as confused as you are..let's just wing it and let people think we are 'normal' (whatever the hell that is)
Posted by: miss*R | April 11, 2007 at 11:32 PM
A very-well deserved recognition, Terri! And what yummy prizes you won. I sent you email, but the photo for the grandgirls is up now. Trying to resist those cookies until our current guests (who arrived today) depart. Yes, we're being greedy! :) xo
Posted by: Paris Parfait | April 12, 2007 at 07:53 AM
thankyou so much for nominating me for thinking..(my teachers would be proud..lol)
I have actually given myself until monday to sort out exactly whom I'd like to pass this on to. I just cant decide so I decided to think about it.. :)
Peace and thankies, hugs Kai.
xx
Posted by: kai | April 14, 2007 at 08:29 AM