Archive for January, 2005
January 8th, 2005
One Purple Heart
Mark was awarded a Purple Heart yesterday for injuries he sustained from an IED (improvised explosive device) attack on his team in December. For some reason, saying “congratulations” for an award like this seems really awkward. “Thank you” doesn’t say enough, “I’m so proud” is accurate, but only partial. I’m so grateful, and thankful, that […]
January 8th, 2005
Serendipity
“Yet even in certain defeat, you must cling to the belief that life is not merely a series of meaningless accidents or coincidences, but rather it’s a tapestry of events that culminate together in an exquisite, sublime plan.” “If we are to live life in harmony with the universe, we must all posess a powerful […]
January 7th, 2005
Utility Room Project
What another interesting day! I hate doorways. No question about it. I would rather lift a refrigerator fully loaded over the top of my head (ok, well, try.) than cut a piece of flooring that fits around door trim. It is STUPID. Why aren’t they square?? (Guys? you’re the geniuses who came up with this […]
January 6th, 2005
Recap of my week thus far.
Are you ready for this? LOL Ok first I’ll show you the before and after pics of the transformation, then I’ll just ramble and either (a) make you feel really sorry for me, (b) make you laugh at my stupidity for tackling such projects, or (c) cause you to shake your head and really not […]
January 6th, 2005
18 Months Worth of Accomplishments
Here’s a list of things I’ve done to keep busy since Mark’s been called up to active duty: 1. Bedroom redecorated. Walls/Ceiling/Curtains/Bedding 2. Studio Construction Completed. Curtains/Furnishings/Flooring/Cabinetry 3. Paintings: 64+ paintings over the course of 18 months 4. Weight Loss: 52 pounds 5. Surgeries: 2 sorta major surgeries, 1 minor. 6. Family Room: Demolish 2 […]
January 5th, 2005
Where is everybody?
First ice, then snow, then the floor, and my buddies don’t even show up. Jeez! Just kidding (no I’m not, get over here!!)…. I am S T I L L working on the floor. My oh my. Maybe I’ll finish it tomorrow, and I mean that couple’a minutes from now tomorrow, not Friday. LOL Back […]
January 4th, 2005
Everybody hit the floor!
Please? C’mon over! Floor Guy is on his way, after my morning of appointments and errands, now I’m sporting my home makeover apparel and I’m ready to get dirty and gross this afternoon! I will be so relieved to have it done. In other frustrations, I didn’t walk yesterday. After a long day of mindbending […]
January 3rd, 2005
New Gallery is Up and Running!
Woah! It’s up! I have a *little* altering to do on my old layout pages to make them “match” and fix the links, but other than that, GO SEE!!! NEW IMPROVED INTRICATEART.COM GALLERY ***ATTENTION ALL CLIENTS***If you’ve purchased or commissioned a painting from me, I’ll take this opportunity to ask that you please browse through […]
January 3rd, 2005
Frozen Things
Today I’ll show you what’s happening weather-wise here in the upper midwest. Put on your spiked slickers! I’ll add more as the icicles grow and things start really sparkling from the coating of ice on everything. Frozen Glory: Iced Birdhouse: Slippery Slide: Frozen Fence: Glazed Post:
One Purple Heart
Mark was awarded a Purple Heart yesterday for injuries he sustained from an IED (improvised explosive device) attack on his team in December. For some reason, saying “congratulations” for an award like this seems really awkward. “Thank you” doesn’t say enough, “I’m so proud” is accurate, but only partial. I’m so grateful, and thankful, that […]
Serendipity
“Yet even in certain defeat, you must cling to the belief that life is not merely a series of meaningless accidents or coincidences, but rather it’s a tapestry of events that culminate together in an exquisite, sublime plan.” “If we are to live life in harmony with the universe, we must all posess a powerful […]
Utility Room Project
What another interesting day! I hate doorways. No question about it. I would rather lift a refrigerator fully loaded over the top of my head (ok, well, try.) than cut a piece of flooring that fits around door trim. It is STUPID. Why aren’t they square?? (Guys? you’re the geniuses who came up with this […]
Recap of my week thus far.
Are you ready for this? LOL Ok first I’ll show you the before and after pics of the transformation, then I’ll just ramble and either (a) make you feel really sorry for me, (b) make you laugh at my stupidity for tackling such projects, or (c) cause you to shake your head and really not […]
18 Months Worth of Accomplishments
Here’s a list of things I’ve done to keep busy since Mark’s been called up to active duty: 1. Bedroom redecorated. Walls/Ceiling/Curtains/Bedding 2. Studio Construction Completed. Curtains/Furnishings/Flooring/Cabinetry 3. Paintings: 64+ paintings over the course of 18 months 4. Weight Loss: 52 pounds 5. Surgeries: 2 sorta major surgeries, 1 minor. 6. Family Room: Demolish 2 […]
Where is everybody?
First ice, then snow, then the floor, and my buddies don’t even show up. Jeez! Just kidding (no I’m not, get over here!!)…. I am S T I L L working on the floor. My oh my. Maybe I’ll finish it tomorrow, and I mean that couple’a minutes from now tomorrow, not Friday. LOL Back […]
Everybody hit the floor!
Please? C’mon over! Floor Guy is on his way, after my morning of appointments and errands, now I’m sporting my home makeover apparel and I’m ready to get dirty and gross this afternoon! I will be so relieved to have it done. In other frustrations, I didn’t walk yesterday. After a long day of mindbending […]
New Gallery is Up and Running!
Woah! It’s up! I have a *little* altering to do on my old layout pages to make them “match” and fix the links, but other than that, GO SEE!!! NEW IMPROVED INTRICATEART.COM GALLERY ***ATTENTION ALL CLIENTS***If you’ve purchased or commissioned a painting from me, I’ll take this opportunity to ask that you please browse through […]
Frozen Things
Today I’ll show you what’s happening weather-wise here in the upper midwest. Put on your spiked slickers! I’ll add more as the icicles grow and things start really sparkling from the coating of ice on everything. Frozen Glory: Iced Birdhouse: Slippery Slide: Frozen Fence: Glazed Post:
