Author Archives: Cyn

OM :: The Avatar Comes to Life

Lots of great moments this week and it’s been a whirlwind of activity during this holiday time. I took a road trip yesterday to Rhode Island to visit my friend Linda of a la mode and to visit Craftland. Linda was nice enough to extend an invitation to me to stay at her home. The… Continue Reading

OM :: The Girl I Never Met

I’m thinking about a little girl today. Her name was Julia. She lost her battle with a blood disease last year at Thanksgiving time. Her life touched mine and I still think of her fairly often. I never met her. I knew her mom at 10 years old in 5th and 6th grade when I… Continue Reading

Holiday Hop for Pets Giveaway Winner

The Random Number Generator has spoken and the lucky winner is: Steve from The Gangs of New Yorkie! Congratulations and I’ll be in touch for your information, Steve. Thanks to all the entrants and the organizers, Dog Tipper, Life With Dogs, and Two Little Cavaliers. It was a lot of fun and I look forward… Continue Reading

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

May you eat lots of food and take long naps!  [photo by Imprav Images] Sophie is a year old Weimaraner who has a nose for great handmade finds for dogs and their humans. Her human, Linda, is the owner of à la mode (a line of modern products for humans and their homes) and creator/editor… Continue Reading

Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing you a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving this year! I have the tendency to hide out from Black Friday until Sunday. If you venture out or stay home, whatever you choose to spend your hard-earned money on this weekend, think about saving a little for Monday and RDP. We’ll be having a one-day sale… Continue Reading

52 Pick-Up :: Week 13

Week 13 :: Documenting the brief turn of a leaf… this Japanese maple leaves turn red for about 10 days. And without fail, every year within those 10 days, we get a storm that blows the delicate leaves off and away. The leaves have already met with the rake. Continue Reading