The Magic Returns!

Last night the Magic returned to the Farm.

 At 11:56 p.m. the first foal of 2011 was born.

Last year I posted about the Magic by introducing you to this

little guy's big brother, "3-D"
Click here to read about it

Now I introduce you to "Stinky Dirty Levis" a.k.a "Stinky"

I am sure you are thinking what an awful name for such a sweet face.

I must admit that I had a nicer name picked out but then...

I met "Stinky"

I must defend myself a little bit concerning the name.

Traditionally horses are named with the parents names in mind.

The mare is "Dual Me Dirty"

The sire is "Smart Little Levi"

thus "Stinky Dirty Levis".

This foal told me who he is from the minute I walked into the stall.

(I have mostly retired from the actual foaling of the mares,

after 30 years it is nice to sleep through the night during foaling season)

He really didn't want his picture taken.

He was using his ears and tail to do his talking.

Ears back and tail swishing.

He wasn't scared in the least.

He actually wanted to give me a shot from this end.

So that nice little name I was thinking about 

 went out the window.

Regardless of this little "stinker's" attitude the fact that he is

here is truly magical. 

 A little miracle every time it happens.

So let the Magic continue!

"Dirty Double Down" 2010 Stud Colt

Enjoy!

I Am SOOOOOOOOOO Thirsty

I am parched.

I am so thirsty.

My beverages of late have been

colored with white, gray and occasionally blue.

As beautiful as they are I have grown a bit tired

of the same old drink.

I have found that I can't go for long without

a drink...of COLOR.

Saturday, I went in search

of a "drink". 

I found such a drink.

An arrangement of roses and gerber daises.

 

The colors of

sunset,

red wine,

purple royalty,

sunshine.

Ahhhhhhhh, it tastes so good.

It has satisfied my thirst for a while.

I hope a little "drink" of color will brighten your day.

Enjoy!

It's Not As Easy As It Looks

I have found creating and photography

are two very different art forms.

I always thought if I created something

it would be easy to show it to others
 just by taking a picture of it.

Well, I found something gets

lost in the translation.

Currently I am taking a class called

Picture Winter.

Each day we get an assignment

we try it out,

we post our pictures in the "classroom"

and critique each others work.

I must admit that I haven't been

excited about all the assignments. 

For example a couple of days

ago the assignment was

COLD

let's face it

how many of us

have said

"just a minute I need to take a picture of "COLD"

Being the good student I am

I went to complete my assignment

with a couple clicks here and there

and this is the result

Now I know I would have NEVER EVER

 taken these pictures without my class assignment.

I actually like them

Surprise, surprise! 

Creating Vs. Photographing

This has always been a challenge for me.

Today's assignment is CENTER OF ATTENTION.

I thought I would apply today's assignment  to

photographing my art. 

This is what my very wise teacher, Tracey Clark

stated in today's assignment

that "clicked' with me.

Sorry I couldn't resist

"Keeping the background super-simple (yet still maintaining a sense of place and not just shooting against a bare wall) holds our focus on his stance and the way the light subtly outlines his shape. A simple centering of your subject can be effective. Even still, don't lose sight of what is all around your subject. It can make a lot of difference in the end."

I have a few examples of my frustration

the so called "Before and After"

When I photographed this collage, several days ago

I wasn't pleased with the result.

 

The Before

This is the photo I took today.

I made this mannequin over a year ago

and once again the picture was a disappointment.

 BEFORE

 AFTER

I have lots of room for improvement

but I think you CAN teach an

old dog new tricks.

Thanks for visiting,

I'll stop by and say "hi" soon!.

Enjoy!

Being Judged

I don't want you to judge me

Maybe what you thought you heard me say,

may not be what I meant.

Although, I do want to be judged by 12 of you.

I want 12 of you to express your opinion on what you thought I said

I want you to tell the others why that is your opinion.

I want you to have an open mind,

I want you to listen and

consider

what the others have to say

and perhaps...

change your mind after listening to others.

I just did that.

I opened my mind

I listened to others

and I did change my mind

and I changed other minds

Our founding fathers

made sure that I did.

They made sure not just one person

could judge me

they made sure that I AM

YOU are

and others

are INNOCENT until proven guilty.

Have you guessed ?

I have just finished

jury duty.

I admit that I selfishly didn't want to serve.

I thought long and hard why I shouldn't have to serve.

I thought the odds were against me on being picked.

I thought I was just too busy.

Well...I was wrong.

I was picked

I did serve and

I was reminded that I live in a country

where my rights are protected by laws

that are fair and just

and if I have to spend a couple of days

serving on jury duty to be citizen of

that great country

 I should be

 and I am grateful.

Enjoy!

All photos and artwork by Kelley

copyright 2011

SHARING my book

Every year I host a creativity celebration.

I invite friends that love to create

we SHARE our recent projects

we SHARE  great food,

everyone brings a dish to pass

we SHARE ideas

we SHARE lots of laughter

This year I asked everyone to

bring a copy of the recipe they

brought to the luncheon

and I would put together

a little cookbook

a little idea book

a little friendship book

I want to SHARE

my little book with you

I know you won't recognize

the lovely faces

or taste the yummy recipes but
I hope it urges you

to celebrate the creativity

of those around you

A Creativ-i-tea by Teacup Mosaics- Kelley Logan

Make Your Own Book

 

  You are welcome take a peek,

to view full page just click on the

little arrow box on the lower right

hand side

I'm not seeking to be a best selling author

I just want to celebrate all the wonderful creativity

that surrounds me.

Thank you for visiting

SHARE YOUR CREATIVITY!





Enjoy!

Winter Love

Still...Loving Winter

I do believe fresh snowfall

 does bring out the child in all of us

at least for a moment or two

If you don't have anywhere you have to be

it can be a quiet luxury

seeing the empty condo of a snow bird gone south

watching a snow garden grow

taking time for a cup of tea

and snuggling in like

"a bug in a rug"

Have a happy weekend.

stay warm

and

Enjoy!

Pictures taken for Picture Winter Class

a bit of a different style for me

Winter Beauty

I have to admit that I am still

in the "wonders of winter" mindset.

Spring fever is far from my mind.

My roses still bring me joy

even though



They are only remnants of my summer garden

The sunsets on Lake Michigan

are in their glory

The snow is the purest white

The roaring fire is great comfort

and staying inside isn't all that bad either

Yes, I would call this a

Chicken Picture

not from my collection

but just the thought of going outside

is a bit chilling and I thought

I could get away with taking pics inside...NOT

Although no complaints

I'm sure this phase of winter love will wear off soon

but until then...

  Enjoy!

I Invite You Into the Hot Tub Room

One of my resolutions this year

 is to take one online class each month.

I am happy to say I have kept my resolution,

YEAH, YIPPE, YOU GO GIRL!!!

O.K. I know it's only the second day of the year but celebrate while you can

This month I am taking Picture Winter class by Tracey Clark  

Each day you are assigned a component of Winter to photograph.

New Year's Day assignment...RELAX

Well I am not able to photograph me relaxing

so I went to where I relax...THE HOT TUB ROOM

I am sure you envision

Hot bubbly water,

steam escaping from the warm wonderland,

the sound of jets ready to massage my tired muscles

Well...

My hot tub room has none of this...

It does have 

a ceramic deer with antlers adorned with necklaces that WELCOMES You

the plants that I try to "winter"

 and have them bloom again next season

(and usually I am successful at it)

A flat surface that is perfect place 

where I can stand and do projects

and have several projects going on at one time

(is that a good thing?)

A wicker cart, filled with paints

that can follow me to what ever project I am working on

I am sure many of you are thinking why in world

 would anyone do that to a beautiful 6 person hot tub?

Easy answer:

I find that making crafts is a lot more relaxing

than sitting in a hot tub.

When we purchased our house we were

 filled with excitement that it had a hot tub

but we found we didn't use it much.

So now it is a mini Greenhouse

and a crafts paradise.

For some silly reason I find comfort knowing that I could clean up my messes,

turn on the hose and once again it would be the room that is was intended to be.

You are welcome to come "Hot Tubing" with me anytime

but please don't tell my Mother what a mess it is:)

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Wishing you a year that is filled with

love, laughter. health and lots of creativity!

Enjoy!