Ahh! So glad spring has finally arrived! The crocuses and forsythia trees are blooming right now in our backyard.  Such a nice change from the snow. 

Unfortunately it also beckons the birds (starlings) into our fireplace.  We've found one flapping around a couple of days ago which we rescued and this morning there were two of them which is extremely rare! The cats often would sit in front of the glass panel, staring into the fireplace which is sign that there is some activity happening in the...
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I recently won first place in the Juried Art & Photography show.  Here's a great shot of me accepting the award with my winning image in the background (press photo by Chris Coughlin).  >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/spiritofthehills/6829842800/

You can see my pink ear molds in that shot - yay!

Now, many people that know me (and I mean really know me) understand the reason why I often watch young adult movies and TV series like Twilight, Harry Potter and Smallville.  To enlighten you, it's res...
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My photograph, Glace, just won first place at the Spirit of the Hills 12th Annual Juried Art and Photography Show this weekend - yay! Very surprised and grateful for the award. Thank you!

You can view the official website and slide show of the winners here >> http://spiritofthehills.org/juriedartshow.html

In the meantime, I'm still writing out the rest of the third novel. Lots of good fun! Hoping to have it completed by May or June!

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