I just took a little looksee at airfare for my annual Thanksgiving trip to Mom’s. Even with a Tuesday/Saturday travel schedule, the rates from KC to Pittsburg start at $400 and skyrocket from there. Add to that the cost of car rental and the gas for the 3-hour drive down to WVa and back… Crap. At this point, it looks like it would be cheaper to drive.
I’m back from St. Louis. I swear the drive gets longer every time I go there. Perhaps this time it was because I did most of the driving in both directions so my poor Sweetie could nap. I managed to shop my way through the weekend without buying anything wearable, except two buttons at the ArtMart: “I like poetry, long walks on the beach, and poking dead things with a stick.” and “Just Plain Evil…
It has come to my attention that my home phone only works when it wants to. Apparently, we can call out and carry on lengthy conversations, but calling in is another matter. Sometimes it rings once and disconnects. Sometimes it gives the caller a “this number is no longer in service” message. Sometimes, it connects just fine. Go fig. Our communications provider says it’s not their equipment causing the problem, and that it must be…
Recently, I commented in someone’s journal (probablydragonet2 or bevhale) that I was so glad the Trouble Twins don’t hide recently deceased critters in the basement the way they hide their toys down there. I spoke too soon. Apparently, one or both of my little monsters acquired a mouse today, unfortunately for the mouse. Fortunately for me (actually, for my Sweetie, who discovered and disposed of the evidence), the mouse was intact and only recently deceased.…
What I’ve been working on…Originally uploaded by AllisonStein A sneak peek at the watercolor mini paintings (ACEO size) I’ve been working on. I started the sketches while at ConQuest on Memorial Day weekend. I painted on it a little here, a little there, and reached this point during July 4th weekend. I still have a few details to add, and they’ll be finished. My two favorites? Middle row left and bottom row center.
