Q is for Quite Nice

Told yall I was back! And now it's time to Share the Love... Edi's Treasures truly are quite nice so please take a look...

This weeks Featued Artisan is Edi's Little Treasures. True Treasures indeed.. Edi has wonderful creations! A Must have for every Jewelry Box!! You can find Edi at:

Etsy

Artfire

Bonanzle

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Facebook

Blog

P is for Peek and Purchase

Now that we are back in business, Share the Love is a must! This week you really should take a peek at Kim's shop, and make a purchase if you are so moved. Enjoy...

This Week's Featured Artisan is Kim - Va Beach Quilter.. darling creations for you by a very talented lady!

Everything from A-Z! You can find Va Beach Quilter on:

Etsy

Artfire

Facebook

Blog

Twitter

Kim also has a Destash Shop and a Guild on Artfire for Shops with less than 15 sales.

O is for Open for Business!

At long last I have created and listed new jewelry at ArtFire. Just click on the title and you will be whisked away to my shop!

Buster and I are adjusting well to being home and working as a team. Dolly is lovin' the life of retirement with my mother. Now if I could sell some jewelry, life would be really good.

N is for Never Fear, Buster is Here!

Buster and I are home! Once again, I had a fabulous experience at Southeastern Guide Dogs. Buster is a 2 year old, solid black Goldador. His father is a Golden Retriever, and his mother is a black Labrador Retriever. He is 80 pounds and a truly awesome guide dog. Although I feel closest to my trainers (Lynn and Carl), I know it takes a village to raise a guide dog. I am eternally grateful to the staff, volunteers and supporters of SEGDI for Buster. My favorite dreams are those in which I can fly. When I was matched with Buster, it felt like a dream come true. Of all the dogs and all the people and all the wings in the world, Buster arrived with a pair of magical wings that are a perfect fit for us!

Dolly is doing well at Arbor Acres Retirement Community with my mother. I am eternally grateful to my mother as well for providing such a wonderful home for Dolly. Now I hear Christmas is just 12 days from today so I'm off to load my sleigh...

M is for Meeting my new Guide Dog

My shops are "on vacation", and I am packing my bags. In a few days, I will meet my new guide dog at Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto, Florida. They will not give me even a hint about my new dog, but I will try to post and include a picture when I do meet him/her.

Dolly is ready to don her new collar and live a life of luxury with my mother. I wonder how much weight she will gain from enjoying all those bonbons!?!

Thanks to all of you for your support. Special thanks to Anne at myhelpinghands.artfire.com for the wonderful vacation banner. See you in December...peace yall!

L is for Laundry Room Wall

As some of you know, my trip to Southeastern Guide Dogs has bee delayed. Dolly's new retirement date is 11/8 which is the day I will "go back to school". I will return 12/3 with my new guide dog.

So...how about more quotes to hold you. Today I will feature my laundry room wall.

"Some days I wonder how my kids will turn out, but most of the time I'm just trying to figure out how to survive them right now."

"Do not mistake endurance for hospitality."

"Women are made to be loved, not understood."

"Don't make me get the flying monkeys."

"Sometimes being around small children is like being nibbled to death by ducks."

"I try to take one day at a time...but sometimes, several days attack me at once."

Happy Trails to you!

K is for Knew This Day Was Coming...

...but it's still hard to imagine! After guiding me for more than 6 years, Dolly is ready to retire. She is going to live with my mother, fortunately, and they adore each other. Mother lives close by so we'll get to see her often. I will be returning to Southeastern Guide Dogs in FL to train with her successor dog. Because this will be my second dog, I only have to stay for 20 days. I am scheduled to be down there from 9/25 to 10/15. This will be a huge transition for my family, and I am thankful for their love, support and courage.

Anytime you need a break, visit guidedogs.org and click on PuppyCam! It's guaranteed to put a smile on your face. If you are ready for that break now, just click on the title.