Artfire Now Hosts Mysticsilks!!

OK, world, I got on another online band-wagon selling site called Artfire.com

I will say this about the site: (1)It is easy to use, easy to upload photos, offers social networking , has a forum. (2) It is free for listing up to 12 listings. After 12 it will cost $12.00/month with no selling fees commission.

It appears to be a well run site. I really like how they have their category sections set up: When I listed an original painting, it took me to handmade/fine art. I clicked on that, and in the listed sub categories found, paintings, clicked on that, then was able to click on subject of painting: Bing, bang, bung it was done!

Not like another site I use where your original paintings are somehow mixed with jewelry, painted boxes, broom sticks,etc.

So come on over take a look--:)

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Silk Scarves, The New Bunch of Beauties

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Here are some of the new silk scarves I've just finished. I used a different silk fabric; silk satin, 12mm. I really enjoy the way this fabric takes to the French dyes, and the completed scarf has a lustrous, luxurious drape and flow .

Truly, I believe any woman wearing one of these would feel like the words in the " Pretty Woman" song.

Oh, I've taken the artistc licence to name some of these silk beauties after songs.

The Yellow and apricot I've named after the Stevie Wonder song, " Isn't She Lovely"---that song ran through my mind the entire time I worked on this scarf.

I have a question for you: Would you use any of these silk scarves as a table runner, or table scarf?

Anyway, please come visit http://mysticsilks.etsy.com

Thank you

Twin Towers 911~No One's Forgotten

Twin Towers`911~A Response To The Silk Painting

I created this silk painting back in 2001, a couple of weeks after the 911 tragedy occurred. I had seen a photo in the " Times Magazine"; One tower on fire, black smoke billowing into the air, the other tower still standing straight and proud while another plane ready to destroy the second tower, approached it from the side: And something in that photo inspired me to paint the scene on silk.
As, I had written on my squidoo site, I felt helpless and vulnerable after the attack on New York City. I could almost feel the desperation, and fear of those in the towers as they tried to escape the horror.
While in the process of creating the painting at times I felt as if I was able to pick up on the feelings of those inside the towers: It was a surreal experience.
A few months later, I was in a juried art show. I gathered my paintings together; the ones I wanted to display. I pondered over the Twin Towers painting; should I take that one, too?
I called my art instructor to get her input, as to whether or not I should include it in the display.
She voiced a resounding , "Yes! It's art isn't it," she replied.
I took the painting.
I had so many people stop, point and whisper to others.
" Look, I can't believe she's showing that painting." Oh my god...."
I finally placed the painting to the back of my tent.
Later, I put the painting for sale on eBay. The nasty comments I received from people was unbelievable. I took it off eBay. Now, it sits in the back of my closet, covered in black plastic.
I've published the story of this painting on my blog sites. Today I received an email from someone who saw the blog on squidoo. This is what he wrote:
Someone was just checking out your Squidoo lens "Art Work of 9/11~ A Controversial Painting" and wrote you the following note..."Even after so many years I still have nightmares about that horrible day when so many lost their lives. In a strange way seeing your silk painting let me put some of the loss I still feel behind me. At the time my girlfriend was in the building (tower 1) when it went down so I thought it would help you to know not everyone finds your painting repulsive. It is still very hard for me to talk on the subject without feeling hate or heartbreak so I often dont respond to websites I come across. I am interested in buying the painting if you still have it after all this time and you are willing to part with it. Thank you for painting it regardless I think I can understand your intent even if I cant put it into words" --Adam Besaw
I am now thinking and feeling that this painting did have a mission.
Mystic Silks

(addendum)
9/9/09
That fella never did purchase this painting, and it still sits in the back of my closet wrapped in black plastic. But in commemoration of that infamous day in history, I will continue to run this post on 911, or close to that date.
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HB 2454--Cap & Trade--A Peon USA Citizen's View

I call myself a"peon" because I am not a person of renown, not famous, and when I leave this earthly plain, I doubt they will fly any flag at half mast.

But on Friday of June 26, 2009 I watch the House of Representatives deliberate on the HB2454. It is a package that consists of over ,1000 pages, and from what I could glean from the Republicans, the package of information was not complete: 300 pages were missing. After much going back and forth between the Speaker of the House, and a Republican , whose name slips my mind, about where the complete package was, and the Speaker kept saying"... it's here at the desk." Well, it appeared to be another comedy of errors---except I wasn't laughing, and neither should any other US citizen!
Here's what I could understand: It's ( HB 2454) if voted on and passed by the Senate, is supposed to eliminate 7% air pollution by 2020.
There is again huge amounts of money that will be paid out in " Carbon Taxes" In other words until manufacturing plants can convert to energy systems( like wind turbines, nuclear energy)clean fuels, they will be charged a carbon tax. And the cost of the carbon tax will be passed onto , guess who?
It will cost us, 35%-40% more for electricity--- heating fuel, which cost 49cents a gallon in the 60's, went to $2.59/gal in 2007-2008 will be $7-$10.00/gal in 5 years: And so will your cost of gasoline rise beyone your ability to afford it!

The cost of all consumer goods will increase far beyond the earning capacity of the average American.

Thinking about the fallout if this HB2454 passes the Senate, is frightening.
Some of the people we voted in are not listening to us. I sent an email, and many others called our Ohio Rep., Tim Ryan, Dem. asking him not to vote for this bill. However he chose not to listen to his constituents. and voted for it. I won't be voting for him again!

So, anyone reading this get a hold of your Senator, and have them vote no for this bill.
If the bill passes, again a very few already rich folks will just be making more money off the backs of the rest of us 'peons'.

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Zycam--Good or Not So Good?

I recently heard about the side affects that some people are reporting from the use of Zycam. And of course the makers of Zycam are denying any side affects.
What is Zycam? It is an OVC cold reducer with the main ingredient of Zinc; the Zycam I used was a nasal swab. I am still not sure how zinc works in the nose to reduce cold germs. But when I first inserted the nasal swab, my upper nasal passages burned like hell, my eyes watered. I withdrew the swab, with murmurings of; oh shi-, ouch, all the while hopping from one foot to another.
Yet,all the while I am telling myself that this curative torture(Zycam) was better than the upper respiratory infection of a c-o-l-d!
And, I added to these thoughts that the FDA would not allow a product to be sold to the GP without being thoroughly tested, right? Part of the loss of the age of innocence, right!

I may have used it one other time, and after experiencing the same nasty side affects, I never used it again. In fact I just threw out the dated box last year.
But I never complained to anybody. Nowadays, I chalk every new hurt, or discomfort up to the aging factor.
The learned medical community has not really taken the time to research what is the normal affects of aging and what is not. And if they have they sure are not publicizing it as much as is needed.
Anyway, I digress. As a result of having used this Zycam, I have noticed that my sense of smell has been greatly reduced most of the time. Then there are times when my dtr-in-law's perfume will make my eyes and nose water for days. The sense of smell is too heightened. Yet when I try to smell the fragrance of a rose, the smell is dulled. I also notice my sense of taste is also diminished. My nose always seems to run.But again I am thinking it's 'old age'--

Now, I know my first thoughts were most correct, it wasn't an aging factor, as much as it was the Zycam. I was only in my early 50's when I first used it.

So, what can we learn from this Zycam experience? Be aware? Cautious?
If it hurts when using it, don't use it? That's not a bad answer. The body's intelligence is a great alert system. If it smells bad don't eat it. If something hurts when sticking it in your nose, don't do it!

Have a better day folks--:)

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Picasso Moon Silk Painting Original Painting

"Picasso's Moon" I'd have to say is the most viewed original painting in my etsy shop. Yet, it has not sold.

It was one of the most relaxing paintings to create as I did not fret and strain myself with intense concentration, as I have done over some of my other paintings.

Maybe it was the subject matter that loosened my shoulder muscles: I've always loved the forest, a body of water, and the wonderful mad moon gazing down on me. Maybe somehow I magically saw myself in that forest. Who knows?

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Affairs Of The Heart

I always state on any of the online dating sites, and on my blog, that I am willing to talk about affairs of state, and affairs of the heart. Well, here goes.

On Sunday of March 9th, I received a yahoo quickie " your profile made me smile" alert. Now, normally, I click on just to see who sent me a message.
Most of the time, in fact 100% of the time I click delete, because it always seems like the usual yadda, yadda( I miss Jerry's Seinfeld's TV shows), and I feel a yawn begin as a response.
But Sunday was different. I read this fella's profile and felt as if a long ago love had come back into my life. His words were not like others I have read: Love to eat out, love to cuddle, love golf, boring etc., etc.,.

No, here's what he wrote:

just imagine the spark you have ZINGed in me!...are you trying to find that special someone who makes you smile when you think of him?... a good relationship is not so elusive! you do really have a soul mate!... you should still believe...it starts with a spark that in time blossoms into a deep connection between two people...when we meet we will know that we have found that special someone...life is a wonderful adventure....let us walk the road 2gether!...what am we looking for?...we will see it in each others eyes and in that certain special smile... we will both exude warmth, love, caring, kindness and strength. our character is reflected in how we treat each other and others and how we live our lives... our intellects will glow...we will be confident, honest,communicative and most importantly, happy with ourselves... a gentle touch and a good sense of humor will be there... one of our real turn ons will be getting to know each other and feeling that we have made a connection with each another...we will have sparked a ZING in each other...we will remember past times having had that wonderful feeling of connecting with one very special person...i enjoy reading e.e.cummings...he has a special trait...but sometimes the opposite trait yeilds more fruitful results...'Because Of Better Great Results In Meeting My Mate AT YAHOO personals'...i hope to hear from you soon...you will know who exactly this personal is aimed towards!


SIGH--I was hooked, like I haven't felt zinged, or hooked in ages. Now, I realize this fella had not paid for a subscription to Yahoo.
I had not either. So, I sent him back the same free quickie reply" Your profile stood out above the others"
And I waited till Monday, and finally couldn't wait any longer. I joined paying the damn $29.90 for a month's service. I figured , kid why are we being frugal at this stage in the game?
I sent him a message containing some ee.cumming's poetry, along with my email address. And I waited. Nothing.

Then I logged in to my etsy account/shop, and noticed a convo. I clicked on it, only to find it was from the fella on yahoo personal who had done a search and found me on etsy.com.
He wrote me a convo with his email address. He let me know in one of his etsy convo's that he did NOT wish to communicate via etsy convo's.
OK, I can understand, if you're going to write steaming hot stuff, who wants etsy to know?
So, I emailed him using the email address he'd left in the etsy convo.
I asked him some key questions like: Why do you leave barn doors open in the spring and summer? He wrote back, " to give you 3 red roses." How do you make that loud bleep out sound-eeerrskiech--meaning wrong answer!!
OK, maybe this fella really doesn't want me to know who he really is, right?
So, I ask him how did you find me on etsy, if you didn't know anything except my yahoo 'cookiethief ' name?

He didn't answer back. In fact when he stated, after I had written " if and when we meet..." He wrote, " we will'--I asked him how he could be so sure of himself?
He never answered back.
He had enclosed his phone number in one of the etsy convo's, so today I tried calling--got busy signals the 1st 2 times.
The 3rd time I called the phone rang and rang--no one picked up, nor was there an answering machine to record a message.

So we still have a mystery here. But he sure wrote a great profile, didn't he?

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