tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15654310630024063062012-01-31T19:34:54.552-05:00mypinkturtleart by LuLuMyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.comBlogger5011100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-27534529146741092202012-01-26T09:19:00.001-05:002012-01-26T09:19:51.671-05:00TURQUOISE AND PINK AND RED ...<br /> <br /> <center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UjVPfphD9SM/TyFgkyDLvAI/AAAAAAAACnw/oZiyDsgCQao/s1600/Valentinetable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UjVPfphD9SM/TyFgkyDLvAI/AAAAAAAACnw/oZiyDsgCQao/s400/Valentinetable.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #01dfd7;">TURQUOISE</span></strong> </span></center><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and <strong><span style="color: magenta;">PINK</span></strong> </span></center><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">RED</span></strong> ... <br /> Angels&nbsp;<strong>and</strong> mermaids</span></center><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">&nbsp;<strong>and</strong> hearts <strong>ALLSORTS</strong> ... <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LOVE</span></strong> is in the air </span></center><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and on the&nbsp;<strong>tip</strong> of my paint brushes </span></center><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">as well ...<br /> This is <strong><span style="color: #01dfd7;">WHAT</span></strong> is happening </span></center><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">on my <strong>WORK</strong> table this morning ...<br /> This is <strong><span style="color: magenta;">WHAT</span></strong> makes me </span></center><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HAPPY</span></strong> ...</span></center><br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-2753452914674109220?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-65773919556933424472012-01-23T11:37:00.000-05:002012-01-23T11:37:31.318-05:00LET'S ALL SPIT FIRE ! ! !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wn4FHEavbmk/Tx2Lrh1xg-I/AAAAAAAACnY/WZl6MTyefj8/s1600/yeardragon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wn4FHEavbmk/Tx2Lrh1xg-I/AAAAAAAACnY/WZl6MTyefj8/s400/yeardragon.jpg" width="266" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center>2012 is the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">YEAR</span></strong> of the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WATER DRAGON</span></strong> !<br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A transformational <strong>LIFE-CHANGING</strong> year ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">With&nbsp;<strong>more</strong> goodies in store for you </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>than</strong>&nbsp;2011 ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A <strong>GOOD</strong> year to <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">IMPROVE</span></strong> oneself, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">take <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CALCULATED</span></strong> investment <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">RISKS</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">to build <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WEALTH</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HEALTH</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">The year 2012 holds&nbsp;<strong>much</strong> promise </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>may</strong>&nbsp;be a&nbsp;<strong>MAJOR</strong> transition in your life ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Whether it turns out <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">EXTREMELY</span></strong> good </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">or <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">RE</span></strong></span><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ALLY</span></strong> bad </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">will depend on <strong>HOW</strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">you&nbsp;<strong>ride</strong> this <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MIGHTY</span></strong> Dragon ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I know I will be wearing <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FIRE-RETARDANT</span></strong> garbs, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>just</strong>&nbsp;in case ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WISHING</span></strong> you <strong>ALL</strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BESTEST</span></strong> year <strong>EVER</strong> !</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6577391955693342447?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-36822564622543040292012-01-17T13:16:00.001-05:002012-01-17T13:17:43.411-05:00FRIDA LA ARTISTA ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SYsLJEDcHD0/Tw3Snzgc0DI/AAAAAAAACmU/qL4UbJD6QbI/s1600/FridaArtista-FB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SYsLJEDcHD0/Tw3Snzgc0DI/AAAAAAAACmU/qL4UbJD6QbI/s400/FridaArtista-FB.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <center><strong>Only</strong> <strong><span style="color: #990000;">ONE</span></strong>&nbsp;day&nbsp;<strong>left</strong> to bid on this action on <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">eBAY</span></strong> !</center><center>&nbsp;</center><center><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Ending Wedneday, Januray 18 !</span></strong> <br /> <strong><span style="color: magenta;">Frida La Artista</span></strong><br /> 6" x 12" <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">ORIGINAL</span></strong> canvas <strong>painting</strong><br /> <br /> <strong><span style="color: #990000;">Pinto con mi CORAZON ...</span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">I paint with my HEART</span></strong> ...<br /> <br /> Feel like bidding ?<br /> Just click <strong><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/​Flying-FRIDA-Kahlo-ANGEL-6-​x-12-Folk-Art-ORIGINAL-can​vas-PAINTING-Lulu-/​160714680657?pt=Art_Paintin​gs&amp;hash=item256b576951"><span style="color: magenta;">HERE</span></a></strong> !<br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-3682256462254304029?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-32319965897837716462012-01-17T11:47:00.000-05:002012-01-17T11:47:56.143-05:00DUNGEON HIBERNATION ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NPDKfUBGBrk/TxWkwEjfKBI/AAAAAAAACnM/7_LpTge8rB4/s1600/wintermess.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NPDKfUBGBrk/TxWkwEjfKBI/AAAAAAAACnM/7_LpTge8rB4/s400/wintermess.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center>I am an wicked <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ESKIMO</span></strong> at heart ...&nbsp; </center></span><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">WINTER</span></strong> Doctor Jekyll&nbsp;<strong>and</strong> Mrs Hyde ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">My <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">IGLOO</span></strong> is my cabinet of&nbsp;<strong>curiosities</strong>&nbsp;...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">My <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">FROZEN</span></strong> mad scientist&nbsp;<strong>laboratory</strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GIANT</span></strong> frosted&nbsp;<strong>surprise </strong>box with plenty of&nbsp;<strong>goodies</strong> inside ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">COLD</span></strong> inside out ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">But the<strong> <span style="color: #cc0000;">FLAME</span></strong> of passion in me </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>keeps</strong>&nbsp;my hands and feet <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WARM</span></strong> ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">So do the&nbsp;<strong>slanted</strong> sun rays peeking and<strong> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">SPYING</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">on what is happening on my <strong>OPERATING</strong> table ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">My January&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">DEN</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">My <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong>FROZEN</strong> </span>in time lair ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">My <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">SNOWY</span></strong> glittery dungeon ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Believe it or <strong>NOT</strong> ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LOVE</span></strong> this <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">HIBERNATING</span></strong> season !</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-3231996589783771646?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-49776171935963659202012-01-16T11:51:00.000-05:002012-01-16T11:51:10.186-05:00POSSIBILITIES ON SUCH A COLD DAY ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JEsBtlgOIFs/TxRUPr5TP4I/AAAAAAAACnE/jMNJTX3gH1I/s1600/coldluigi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JEsBtlgOIFs/TxRUPr5TP4I/AAAAAAAACnE/jMNJTX3gH1I/s400/coldluigi.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CCCCCCCCCCOLD</span></strong> Monday morning ...&nbsp; </center></span><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Bluer than <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">BLUE</span></strong> sky ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>warm</strong>&nbsp;yellow sun&nbsp;<strong>SHINING </strong>in the studio </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">through the&nbsp;<strong>frosted</strong> window&nbsp;<strong>glass</strong> panes ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Fire <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CRACKLING</span></strong> in stove and <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">SMELLING</span></strong> of </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">cedar, apple&nbsp;<strong>and</strong> pine wood&nbsp;<strong>essences</strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">like a mysterious incense ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>TWO</strong> pairs of hand-knitted&nbsp;<strong>striped</strong> wool socks </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">worn&nbsp;<strong>over</strong> each other in my </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GIANT</span></strong>-for-this-purpose <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">BATTERED</span></strong> Converse <strong><span style="color: magenta;">PINK</span></strong> shoes ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A <strong>BIG</strong> bowl of Café au Lait steaming on my table </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and a&nbsp;<strong>single</strong> ladybug eating the croissant&nbsp;<strong>crumbs</strong> left on a plate ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TO DO</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">or </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">NOT TO DO</span></strong> day ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Monsieur Luigi is <strong>trying </strong>to make up his mind </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>before</strong>&nbsp;noon ...</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-4977617193596365920?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-54591011460449109762012-01-15T09:41:00.000-05:002012-01-16T09:50:12.544-05:00BLUE, BLUE COLD SUNNY WINTER DAY ...<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jWyUIfGHvYY/TxQ30X3kNlI/AAAAAAAACm0/6QoenIrYNzg/s1600/winterdungeon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jWyUIfGHvYY/TxQ30X3kNlI/AAAAAAAACm0/6QoenIrYNzg/s400/winterdungeon.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_4f14358dc13413443678459"> <center>We woke up to <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MINUS</span></strong> 20 degrees F this morning ... </center></div> <center><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> A day where <strong>cats </strong>and&nbsp;<strong>dogs</strong> who asked to go <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">OUT</span></strong>, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> stand by the door, 2 minutes<strong> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">LATER</span></strong>, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> lifting one of their&nbsp;<strong>cold</strong> front paw ... </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> A day where your&nbsp;<strong>nostrils</strong> stick together when you breathe, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> the&nbsp;<strong>drop</strong> at the tip of your&nbsp;<strong>nose</strong> turns into an<strong> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">ICICLE</span></strong> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> and your teeth <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREEZE</span></strong> when you talk ... </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> A day where everything goes <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">SNAP</span></strong>, <strong>CRACKLE</strong> and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">POP</span></strong> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> when you walk in th<span class="text_exposed_show">e&nbsp;<strong>snow</strong> ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">TOO</span></strong> cold for me to go skiing </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">but warm <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ENOUGH</span></strong> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">to spend the afternoon&nbsp;<strong>outside</strong> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">in my garden dungeon </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong>once</strong>&nbsp;the sun hit the walls </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">and the little electric heater worked its <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">MAGIC</span></strong> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">for a few hours ...&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">It got as high as <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MINUS</span></strong> 2 degrees F,&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong>quite</strong>&nbsp;comfy to&nbsp;<strong>sit</strong> in my old aluminium folding chair, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong>work</strong>&nbsp;on a crazy sculptures with the heat gun&nbsp;</span><span class="text_exposed_show">and the rusting compound </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">and&nbsp;<strong>drink</strong> a couple of&nbsp;<strong>very good</strong>&nbsp;bottles of Merlot </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">with a friend who visited on <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">SNOW SHOES</span></strong> ...</span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"></span>&nbsp;</div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"></span>&nbsp;</div> </center></span><center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-5459101146044910976?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-82664805541588125452012-01-14T12:35:00.001-05:002012-01-14T12:35:40.800-05:00AND THE WEINER IS . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N5uzbB0P3iI/TxG7zMFZgpI/AAAAAAAACms/7f2PkN4zPzM/s1600/weiner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N5uzbB0P3iI/TxG7zMFZgpI/AAAAAAAACms/7f2PkN4zPzM/s320/weiner.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center>The <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>WEINER</strong></span> of my <strong>FRIDAY the 13TH</strong> </center></span><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: magenta;">CHARMS</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color: magenta;">ART</span></strong> <strong>GIVEAWAY</strong> is ...<br /> <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1183272259" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1183272259"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Jodi Kincaid</span></a> ! ! !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>YEAH ! ! !</strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">THANKS</span></strong>, <strong>MERCI</strong> y <strong><span style="color: magenta;">GRACIAS</span></strong> to each of the 108 PARTICIPANTS </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">who left comments <strong>OR </strong>messages</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">here&nbsp;<strong>OR</strong> on Facebook&nbsp;</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">about what their <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FAVORITE </span></strong>amulet was !&nbsp;</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>YOU</strong> are the <strong><span style="color: magenta;">BESTEST</span></strong> of the <strong>BEST </strong>!&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">It has been <strong>SO</strong> interesting to read <strong>EACH</strong> of them !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MUST</span></strong> put them all <strong>TOGETHER</strong> and post about them ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">You were<strong> ALL</strong> so <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GENEROUS</span></strong> about showing </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">bits of your <strong><span style="color: magenta;">INNER CHILD</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>YOU</strong> are a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GRRRRREAT </span></strong>bunch of <strong>FB</strong> or <strong>BLOGGING </strong>friends !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: magenta;">TRULY ! ! !</span></strong></span></center><br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-8266480554158812545?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-1246813975696685162012-01-13T13:24:00.000-05:002012-01-13T13:25:13.066-05:00FRIDAY THE 13TH GIVEAWAY ! ! !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Or9ErUKxUCc/TxB136CXEII/AAAAAAAACmk/r7wdA-neG6M/s1600/charms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Or9ErUKxUCc/TxB136CXEII/AAAAAAAACmk/r7wdA-neG6M/s400/charms.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center>Do you wanna<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> PLAY</span></strong> with me ?&nbsp; </center></span><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">EVERYBODY</span></strong> needs a box of colorful </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><span style="background-color: white; color: lime;"><strong>GOOD LUCK</strong></span> plastic <strong>CHARMS</strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">on Friday the 13th !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">And <strong><span style="color: orange;">TODAY </span></strong>is your<strong> <span style="color: magenta;">LUCKY</span></strong> day to <strong>WIN</strong> these </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">as well as a little <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SURPRISE</span></strong> woodblock print with <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">MY ART</span></strong> on it !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Just tell me <strong><span style="color: lime;">HERE </span></strong></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">what your <strong><span style="color: orange;">FAVORITE</span></strong> talisman <strong>OR</strong> amulet </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>OR</strong> juju <strong><span style="color: magenta;">WATCHAMACALLIT</span></strong> is ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I will draw the name of the<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> LUCKY</span></strong> winner tomorrow morning !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Wanna know <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">WHAT</span></strong> mine is ?&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">The <strong><span style="color: lime;">SHRUNKEN HEAD</span></strong> of an <strong>OLD</strong> boyfriend </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">worn on a <strong><span style="color: orange;">GOLD</span></strong> chain around my <strong><span style="color: magenta;">NECK</span></strong> ...</span></center><center>&nbsp;</center><center>&nbsp;</center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-124681397569668516?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-22457061407151313522012-01-12T12:25:00.001-05:002012-01-12T12:25:12.605-05:00OH HAPPY DAY !<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-df65mxy1qrw/Tw8VP1CmDGI/AAAAAAAACmc/nT_p2AQnpqU/s1600/tapis2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-df65mxy1qrw/Tw8VP1CmDGI/AAAAAAAACmc/nT_p2AQnpqU/s400/tapis2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_4f0f129e10d1a8834294303"> <center>I have been in a <span style="color: magenta;"><strong>FRIVOLOUS</strong></span> state of <strong><span style="color: orange;">MIND </span></strong>lately ! </center></div> <center><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> A <span style="background-color: white;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HAPPY</span></strong> </span>kinda <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">GIGGLING</span></strong> spirit ! </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> This&nbsp;<strong>new</strong> year is starting with </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <strong>somersaults</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>backflips</strong> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> powdered with&nbsp;<strong>glitters</strong> ! </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> I have been <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: lime;">SPLATERING</span></strong> my studio with</div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> carnival-stand <strong><span style="color: orange;">CANDY</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color: magenta;">TROPICAL</span></strong>-fruit colored paint ... </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <strong>Dreaming</strong>&nbsp;of <strong><span style="color: magenta;">PINK</span></strong> elephants and <strong><span style="color: lime;">GREEN</span></strong> skies ! </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DARING</span></strong> to color my life <strong>OUTSIDE</strong> the lines </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> with a <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">BIG</span></strong> box of&nbsp;<strong>crayolas</strong> ! </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> Like a <strong><span style="color: orange;">GIANT</span></strong> wind-u<span class="text_exposed_show">p toy, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">I am <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TOTALLY</span></strong> cranked up !&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">And <strong>READY</strong> to cross-out projects on my </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong>long</strong>&nbsp;things-to-do list,&nbsp;</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><strong>starting</strong> with this </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="color: magenta;">PUFFY</span></strong> pom-pom <strong><span style="color: lime;">ORGANIC</span></strong>-turned-<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">WACKO</span></strong> floor RUG </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">I spied somewhere on the web a&nbsp;<strong>little</strong> while ago ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong>OH !</strong>&nbsp;</span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">And I haven't <strong>even </strong>told you about the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HALF-DOZEN</span></strong> paintings </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">I curently have on my <strong>WORK</strong> table, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="color: orange;">RESTING</span></strong> between bouts of <strong><span style="color: magenta;">INSPIRATION</span></strong> !</span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"></span>&nbsp;</div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"></span>&nbsp;</div> </center></span><center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-2245706140715131352?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-14143354881406879462012-01-11T13:22:00.000-05:002012-01-11T13:25:38.796-05:00ONE CENT ONLY !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SYsLJEDcHD0/Tw3Snzgc0DI/AAAAAAAACmU/qL4UbJD6QbI/s1600/FridaArtista-FB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SYsLJEDcHD0/Tw3Snzgc0DI/AAAAAAAACmU/qL4UbJD6QbI/s400/FridaArtista-FB.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center>I have <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT</span></strong> posted on <strong>eBay</strong> in ages ...<br /> Feeling like doing something&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">different</span></strong> today !</center><center>Auction starting <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOW </span></strong>at <strong>1 CENT ONLY</strong> !<br /> 7 days, ending Wednesday. January 18 2012 !How&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">EXCITING</span></strong> !!!<br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Feel&nbsp;like bidding ?</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Just&nbsp;click <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/​Flying-FRIDA-Kahlo-ANGEL-6-x-12​-Folk-Art-ORIGINAL-canvas-PAIN​TING-Lulu-/​160714680657?pt=Art_Paintings&amp;h​ash=item256b576951"><strong><span style="color: black;">HERE</span></strong></a> !</span></center><br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-1414335488140687946?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-9172959103714970062012-01-11T09:59:00.000-05:002012-01-11T09:59:19.953-05:00HAIR BALL STORIES ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1sFBxM208Ls/Tw2i8et9TyI/AAAAAAAACmM/Nr83Pu96Fvk/s1600/cathairbook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1sFBxM208Ls/Tw2i8et9TyI/AAAAAAAACmM/Nr83Pu96Fvk/s400/cathairbook.jpg" width="375" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FINALLY</span></strong> !&nbsp; <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I found a way to get&nbsp;<strong>rich</strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">without&nbsp;<strong>too much</strong>&nbsp;effort !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">With <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HALF-A-DOZEN</span></strong> cats in the house, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">5 of them with&nbsp;<strong>long</strong> hair, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I have a&nbsp;<strong>never-ending</strong> supply </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">of dust-<strong>kitties</strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Knitting needles&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">OUT</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I </span><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">am getting to&nbsp;<strong>work</strong> right away !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Who knows ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I <strong>could </strong>see my winter outdoor <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FASHION</span></strong> collection </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">on the&nbsp;<strong>Parisian</strong> runways this&nbsp;<strong>spring</strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Imagine a <strong>hand</strong>-knitted tuque </span><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">with <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CAT</span></strong> ears </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">made of <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">REA</span></strong>L cat <strong>HAIR</strong> ?&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I will start&nbsp;<strong>mounding</strong> the stuff in <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GIANT</span></strong> hairballs first</span><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">&nbsp;... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Caugh ... Caugh ...</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-917295910371497006?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-7912870378282457792012-01-10T19:57:00.000-05:002012-01-10T19:57:42.793-05:00DID I SCARE YOU ?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3f-jpzXyn4Y/Twzd1k5kNdI/AAAAAAAACmE/707hP2jZjtI/s1600/dilated.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3f-jpzXyn4Y/Twzd1k5kNdI/AAAAAAAACmE/707hP2jZjtI/s400/dilated.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <br /> <center>I look like an <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ALIEN</span></strong> !!!&nbsp; <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Went to the&nbsp;<strong>ophtalmologist</strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">for a regular check up ealier today </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and she <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DILATED </span></strong>my pupils with eye drops </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">for a&nbsp;<strong>particular</strong> exam ...&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SEVEN</span></strong> hours later </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and I <strong>still </strong>look like a startled <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">OWL</span></strong> ! </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">So strange ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Even my&nbsp;<strong>CATS</strong> are scarred of&nbsp;<strong>me</strong> !&nbsp; </span></center><center>&nbsp;</center><center><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">What a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HOOT</span></strong> !</span></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-791287037828245779?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-86847304885523791232012-01-09T22:54:00.000-05:002012-01-09T22:54:01.424-05:00HELLO ! HELLO ?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pytbZFhw-2U/Twu1dGAUCpI/AAAAAAAACl8/8QXhYNSj0Uw/s1600/redphone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pytbZFhw-2U/Twu1dGAUCpI/AAAAAAAACl8/8QXhYNSj0Uw/s320/redphone.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center>Just spent <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HOURS</span></strong> on my new </center></span><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>space-age</strong>&nbsp;high-end&nbsp;<strong>techno</strong> phone </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I found at a&nbsp;<strong>local</strong> church sale for 50&nbsp;<strong>cents</strong> ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">My very own little <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">RED</span></strong> telephone ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">From now on, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>WHENEVER</strong> I need to <strong>vent</strong>, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I will pick up its <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NIFTY</span></strong> little receiver, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">dial a&nbsp;<strong>random</strong> number and </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">make a&nbsp;<strong>crank</strong> or&nbsp;<strong>dirty</strong> call ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">It will also come <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">VERY </span></strong>handy when I need to </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>scream</strong>, yell, <strong>whine</strong>, complain or </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">swear <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BIG</span></strong> ugly French Canadian <strong>foul-mouthed </strong>words ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Anybody <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">THERE</span></strong> ?</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-8684730488552379123?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-66548921073442018592012-01-09T15:18:00.000-05:002012-01-09T15:18:36.050-05:00CRAZY FOR YOU ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJaJP-UIJ7Y/TwtLS61b5LI/AAAAAAAACl0/O_2k2NxuaMM/s1600/snowcrazy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJaJP-UIJ7Y/TwtLS61b5LI/AAAAAAAACl0/O_2k2NxuaMM/s400/snowcrazy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center>I am <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">SNOW</span></strong> crazy ...<br /> It simply can <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT</span></strong> get&nbsp;<strong>more</strong> magical than this morning ...<br /> <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">COLD</span></strong> makes everything so <strong>crips</strong>, so <strong>clean</strong>, so <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ACCURATE</span></strong> ...<br /> How can I&nbsp;<strong>start</strong> to explain ...<br /> There are <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NO</span></strong> words for it ...</center><center>&nbsp;</center><center>&nbsp;</center></span><center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6654892107344201859?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-74538821190177847932012-01-08T12:52:00.001-05:002012-01-08T12:52:19.793-05:00A DELICATE ICE FAIRY ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g_exJDT3bMw/TwnXKuUVFiI/AAAAAAAACls/PVN0n0pSVm0/s1600/icedragonfly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g_exJDT3bMw/TwnXKuUVFiI/AAAAAAAACls/PVN0n0pSVm0/s400/icedragonfly.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center>Is it a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BIRD</span></strong> ? <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Is it a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">PLANE</span></strong> ? <strong>NO</strong> ! </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">It is a&nbsp;<strong>giant</strong> 3 foot-long ice <strong>dragonfly</strong>, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">a&nbsp;<strong>majestic</strong> glass-like winter&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">PRINCESS</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">poised on a&nbsp;<strong>thin</strong> bent twig, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>resting</strong>&nbsp;on the&nbsp;<strong>unfrozen</strong> water </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">of a nearby stream </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">on a very&nbsp;<strong>mild</strong> January Sunday ...</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-7453882119017784793?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-61982477294298299652012-01-07T12:20:00.001-05:002012-01-07T12:20:58.466-05:00OH DEER !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dg-m93pF3pU/Twh9_Dc7erI/AAAAAAAAClk/pE4gMgi0EAM/s1600/deer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dg-m93pF3pU/Twh9_Dc7erI/AAAAAAAAClk/pE4gMgi0EAM/s400/deer.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><center>Oh <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DEER</span></strong> !&nbsp; <br /> Look&nbsp;<strong>who</strong> I just came&nbsp;<strong>face</strong> to&nbsp;<strong>face</strong> with <br /> in the&nbsp;<strong>freshly</strong> fallen snow !&nbsp; <br /> Isn't he&nbsp;<strong>adorably</strong> fuzzy and cute ?&nbsp; <br /> Like a <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>GIANT</strong></span> plush animal !&nbsp; <br /> Had to&nbsp;<strong>gently</strong> scare him&nbsp;<strong>away</strong> though ... <br /> I do <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT</span></strong> want them making it an&nbsp;<strong>habit</strong> <br /> to visit the garden to&nbsp;<strong>eat</strong> the fallen <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">APPLES</span></strong>, <br /> feel&nbsp;<strong>safe</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>comfy</strong> <br /> and then get&nbsp;<strong>chased</strong> away and possibly&nbsp;<strong>hunted</strong> <br /> by our dogs later when it gets <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DARK</span></strong> ...<br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6198247729429829965?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-72533138845468333112012-01-06T11:09:00.000-05:002012-01-06T11:10:15.603-05:00WHO GOT THE BEAN ?<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jODyyoAkdbo/TwcatWAh7jI/AAAAAAAAClc/RSOYgi-aTFY/s1600/gallette.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jODyyoAkdbo/TwcatWAh7jI/AAAAAAAAClc/RSOYgi-aTFY/s400/gallette.jpg" width="266" /></a></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_4f0719713600f8e26240339"> <br /> <center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SINCE</span></strong> the Middle Ages, </center></div> <center><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> the <strong>GALETTE DES ROIS</strong> or <strong>KING's CAKE</strong> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> is a treat eaten on the 6th of January</div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> to celebrate the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">EPIPHANY</span></strong> when the <strong>THREE KINGS</strong> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> visited baby Jesus.</div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> &nbsp; </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> The galette is made of a multi-layered <strong>PUFF PASTRY</strong> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> filled with a layer of almond <strong>FRANGIPANE</strong>. </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> The top layer is patterned <strong>AND</strong> baked </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> to a <strong>BEAUTIFUL</strong> golden color. </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HIDDEN</span></strong> inside is a single PORCELAIN charm (a fève) </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> and the <strong>LUCKY</strong> person w<span class="text_exposed_show">ho finds it in his/her piece </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">is declared <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">KING OF THE DAY</span></strong>.&nbsp;</span><br /> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">This is our <strong>FAVORITE</strong> celebration at home, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">the day that <strong>REALLY</strong> marks the start of the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NEW YEAR</span></strong> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">now that the holiday vacations are <strong>OVER</strong> ...&nbsp;</span><br /> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">This is a <strong>WONDERFUL</strong> and <strong>MAGICAL</strong> tradition </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">to <strong>PASS</strong> from <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GENERATION</span></strong> to <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GENERATION</span></strong> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">or to <strong>START</strong> ...&nbsp;</span><br /> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">In the <strong>GOOD OLD</strong> days in Quebec, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong>GIFTS</strong> were exchanged on <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LE JOUR DES ROIS</span></strong>, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong>NOT</strong> on Christmas day, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">which was <strong>DEDICATED</strong></span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">to the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BIRTH</span></strong> of Jesus ...</span><br /> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">Check wth your <strong>LOCAL</strong> bakery or pastry shop !&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">They <strong>MIGHT</strong> offer this <strong>DELICIOUS</strong> treat on their shelves !</span><br /> <span class="text_exposed_show">&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong>MAY</strong> you be the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">KING</span></strong> or <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">QUEEN</span></strong> of the day !</span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> </div> </center></span><center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-7253313884546833311?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-79529265368209122932012-01-05T11:32:00.000-05:002012-01-05T11:32:35.145-05:00THE EYE OF WINTER ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZIh5CgAJmk8/TwXPuxijgrI/AAAAAAAAClU/v-GqZ4a16O4/s1600/watereye.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZIh5CgAJmk8/TwXPuxijgrI/AAAAAAAAClU/v-GqZ4a16O4/s400/watereye.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center>Like an <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">EYE</span></strong> in the cold <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">RIVER</span></strong> ... <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A water <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">YIN YANG</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A bare <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ISLAND</span></strong> in the middle of the <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">DARK</span></strong> ocean ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A white <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">FULL MOON</span></strong> in the deep of the <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">NIGHT</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">PERFECTLY</span></strong> round wafer of <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ICE</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">formed on the surface of the <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">NEARBY</span></strong> stream ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">For <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NO</span></strong> reason ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Just <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">BECAUSE</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">For the <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">SIMPLE</span></strong> purpose of </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ENCHANTING</span></strong> us ...</span></center><br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-7952926536820912293?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-18021297792733318752012-01-04T12:02:00.000-05:002012-01-04T12:05:05.294-05:00INVASION OF THE FROST CREATURES ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6s6J3SFPq4/TwSFHVDEuOI/AAAAAAAAClI/_UuSPRqUIx8/s1600/icefern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6s6J3SFPq4/TwSFHVDEuOI/AAAAAAAAClI/_UuSPRqUIx8/s400/icefern.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Minus</span></strong> 22 Celcius this morning <br /> or <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">minus</span></strong> 7.5 Fahrenheit ... <br /> Nothing to do outside&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">unless</span></strong> you are a masochist <br /> or outdoor addict and need your fix <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">no matter</span></strong> what ... <br /> The zoo is packed around the fire stove <br /> and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">surprisingly</span></strong> nobody needs to go pee in the nature ... <br /> So little snow, <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">at the most</span></strong> 2 inches, <br /> which is <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">VERY</span></strong> unusual for January ... <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Not</span></strong> good for nature sleeping out there <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>without</strong></span> a heavy blanket ... <br /> The pipe leeking the water by <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">gravity</span></strong> <br /> from a source in the mountain to our house <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">froze</span></strong> during the night <br /> and we had to go out in the darkness <br /> and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">unfreeze</span></strong> it with a hair dryer ... <br /> And of course, <br /> you can<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> NOT </span></strong>look outside <br /> though the window panes of the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">old</span></strong> front door <br /> cause the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">frost creatures</span></strong> <br /> have started <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">invading</span></strong> our home ... <br /> A cross beetween <br /> winter fairy <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">frosted</span></strong> hair <br /> and <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ice crystal</span></strong>&nbsp;fern fingers ... <br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-1802129779273331875?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-5333879848587754942012-01-03T11:50:00.000-05:002012-01-04T12:05:28.486-05:00MY KING IS DEAD ! ! !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U4IhLVA-tmA/TwMt1D2mF-I/AAAAAAAACk8/XaEOfq-RyFc/s1600/ripjello.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U4IhLVA-tmA/TwMt1D2mF-I/AAAAAAAACk8/XaEOfq-RyFc/s400/ripjello.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><center>The <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">KING</span></strong> is <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DEAD</span></strong> ! Long <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LIVE</span></strong> the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">KING</span></strong> ! <br /> Le <strong><span style="color: black;">ROI</span></strong> est <strong><span style="color: black;">MORT</span></strong> ! <strong><span style="color: black;">VIVE</span></strong> le ROI ! <br /> El <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">REY</span></strong> ha <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MUERTO</span></strong> ! Larga <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>VIDA</strong></span> el <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">REY</span></strong> ! <br /> I found my&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">rooster</span></strong> Jello dead on the floor of the&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">coop</span></strong> this morning ... <br /> He was getting&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">old</span></strong> and I doubted <br /> he would be able to&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">make it</span></strong>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">another</span></strong> winter ... <br /> Señor Jello had a&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">wonderful</span></strong> and&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">full</span></strong> life ! <br /> He was 4 months old when we&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">adopted</span></strong> him 8 years ago <br /> and he spent&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">all</span></strong> these years doing his&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">job</span></strong> his in domain, <br /> guarding&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">and</span></strong> taking care of his girls <br /> like each of them were&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">precious</span></strong> treasures, <br /> acting 300%&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">macho</span></strong> 24 hours around <br /> and attacking us in the&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">back</span></strong> with his 4-inch long&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">spurs</span></strong> <br /> whenever it&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">pleased</span></strong> him ... <br /> During the<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> past</span></strong>&nbsp;year, <br /> he had&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">lost</span></strong> his aggressivity due to&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ancient</span></strong> age <br /> and&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">daily</span></strong> I would&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">pick</span></strong> him <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">up</span></strong>, <br /> hold him&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">tight</span></strong> against me, <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">pet</span></strong>&nbsp;his head and&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">gently</span></strong> rock him back&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">and</span></strong> forth, <br /> which made him&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">coo</span></strong> with delight ... <br /> Monsieur Jello was a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE SPIRIT</span></strong> <br /> in <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BODY</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SOUL</span></strong> ... <br /> <strong><span style="font-size: large;">R.I.P.</span></strong> dear&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">feathery</span></strong> friend ! <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">COCORICO</span></strong> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">!</span></strong> <strong><span style="color: black;">COCORICO !</span></strong> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">COCORICO !</span></strong></center><center>&nbsp;</center><center>&nbsp;</center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-533387984858775494?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-65913968334848966032012-01-02T13:18:00.000-05:002012-01-02T13:18:22.128-05:00STOP AND SMELL THE CITRUS !<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o7co90Cg-VY/TwHykyQ322I/AAAAAAAACkw/--jxPv__ZmM/s1600/bigbugorange.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o7co90Cg-VY/TwHykyQ322I/AAAAAAAACkw/--jxPv__ZmM/s400/bigbugorange.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_4f01f151d2cbc3671403394"> <center>When you live <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">UP NORTH</span></strong>, </center></div> <center><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> want it <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">OR</span></strong> not, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> comes January, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> you start <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">LONGING</span></strong> for tropical <strong><span style="color: orange;">SUNSHINE</span></strong>, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> a square-foot of sandy <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BEACH</span></strong> framed by a turquoise <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">OCEAN</span></strong>, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> a pair of <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">PALM TREES</span></strong> on each side of a colorful hamac, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> tall <strong><span style="color: orange;">DRINKS</span></strong> with paper umbrellas </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> and <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">CARRIBEAN</span></strong> music ... </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> When I find myself <strong><span style="color: orange;">DREAMING</span></strong> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> of a <strong><span style="color: magenta;">HOT PINK</span></strong> plastic inflated mattress <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">BOBBING</span></strong> on the <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>BIG</strong></span> sea, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> I sit in an <strong>FOLDING</strong> chair in the middle o<span class="text_exposed_show">f my <strong><span style="color: orange;">SUNNY</span></strong> kitchen </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">under my giant <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FLOWERING</span></strong> laurel tree, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">split open a <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">COCONUT</span></strong>, quarter a few <strong><span style="color: orange;">ORANGES</span></strong> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">and <span style="color: yellow;"><strong><span style="color: orange;">LEMONES</span></strong> </span>and peel a <span style="color: orange;"><strong>BANANA</strong></span> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">and listen to <strong><span style="color: magenta;">BOB MARLEY</span></strong> on my <strong>SKULL</strong> candies </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">while sipping a <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">ZOMBIE</span></strong> in a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TIKI </span></strong>ceramic glass ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong>EVEN</strong> winter <strong><span style="color: orange;">BUGS</span></strong> get the <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">BLUES</span></strong> after the holidays ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">And <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LYING</span></strong> on a bunch of discarded perfumed <strong><span style="color: orange;">ORANGES</span></strong> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">on top of the <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">WARM</span></strong> compost pile </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">might <strong>JUST</strong> be another <strong><span style="color: orange;">BRIGHT</span></strong> remedy ...</span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"></span>&nbsp;</div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"></span>&nbsp;</div> </center></span><center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6591396833484896603?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-37730109274475070412012-01-01T15:05:00.000-05:002012-01-01T15:05:10.653-05:00DAILY PLEASURES FOR 2012 !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YT07mBzGLt0/TwC7LzeGSwI/AAAAAAAACkk/OEAnwkGqJ9o/s1600/Jan01-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YT07mBzGLt0/TwC7LzeGSwI/AAAAAAAACkk/OEAnwkGqJ9o/s400/Jan01-12.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HOLD</span></strong> those resolutions !&nbsp; <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">INSTEAD</span></strong> of aiming for the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">IMPOSSIBLE</span></strong>, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">celebrate the New Year with the things </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">you <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">REALLY LOVE</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">but </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DON'T DO ENOUGH</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">This year I wanna <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MARVEL</span></strong> more ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ADD</span></strong> a teeny weenie more <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MAGIC </span></strong>to my life ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">First day outdoor in 5 days of lying like a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SWATTED FLY</span></strong> on my back </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">due to a pinch nerve&nbsp;...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Took <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT EVEN</span></strong> 20 steps in the snow and </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BINGO</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">My wishes came <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TRUE </span></strong>!&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SURE</span></strong> hope, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">dear&nbsp;<span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>and</strong></span> sweet, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">old&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">and</span></strong> new friends,</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">girlz&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">and </span></strong>guyz, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">t</span><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">hat 2012 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CHARMS</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">STARTLES</span></strong> you to the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MAX</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">with little <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DAILY</span></strong> simple pleasures too !</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-3773010927447507041?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-9924478397372965152011-12-18T12:39:00.000-05:002011-12-18T12:39:47.751-05:00FREE SHIPPING AND BIG SALE !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Am_w2jDhOPs/Tu4k7nBTkwI/AAAAAAAACkY/yf6Ywgrelfw/s1600/FSugarSkullFB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="167" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Am_w2jDhOPs/Tu4k7nBTkwI/AAAAAAAACkY/yf6Ywgrelfw/s320/FSugarSkullFB.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center>In my<span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://lulumypinkturtle.etsy.com/"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><strong>ETSY STORE</strong></span></a> TODAY !</center></span><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE</span></strong> upgraded to <strong>USPS PRIORITY MAIL</strong> shipping</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">today only on purchases <strong>$30 and more</strong>!&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Yes, you can <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">STILL</span></strong> get your purchases </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>ON TIME</strong> for <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CHRISMAS</span></strong> !<br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BIG SALE</span></strong> still going on !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Buy 2 <strong>REGULAR</strong> prints and get 1 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE</span></strong> !<br /> Buy 2 <strong>SMALL</strong> wooblock prints and get 1 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE </span></strong>!&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Buy 2 <strong>LARGE</strong> woodblock prints and get 1 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Buy two <strong>BRONZE </strong>pendants and get 1 <span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE</span> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Come over for a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">VISIT</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>MAYBE</strong> you will find that <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LAST MINUTE</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">you haven't found <strong>YET </strong>!</span></center><center>&nbsp;</center><center><br /> </center><center class="UIImageBlock clearfix mentionsAddComment"><div class="commentArea UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_ICON_Content"> <div class="commentBox"> <div class="uiMentionsInput textBoxContainer" id="uc03m5_28"> <div class="highlighter"> <div> </div> </div> <div class="uiTypeahead mentionsTypeahead" id="uc03m5_29"> <div class="wrap"> <input autocomplete="off" class="hiddenInput" type="hidden" /><br /> <div class="innerWrap"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-992447839737296515?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-7917506590676454662011-11-29T12:26:00.001-05:002011-11-29T12:46:05.522-05:00BRAND NEW BRONZE AND GLASS PENDANTS IN MY STORE ! ! !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_BtV6cn-ib0/TtUUee7vZvI/AAAAAAAACj8/COm6ygARElM/s1600/PendantsLotFB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_BtV6cn-ib0/TtUUee7vZvI/AAAAAAAACj8/COm6ygARElM/s400/PendantsLotFB.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"></span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"></span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"><center>BRAND NEW</center></span><center></center></strong><center> in my <strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">ETSY </span></strong>store&nbsp; !<br /> <center><br /> <strong>24 antique bronze and glass pendants and 24" chain !</strong></center><center><br /> They look <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GOOD</span></strong> enough to<span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong> EAT</strong></span>, <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">like a hanful of <strong>LICORICE</strong> all-sorts,</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DON'T THEY</span></strong> ?</span></center><center>&nbsp;</center><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H0CJI-6_TBQ/TtUWK1mCC7I/AAAAAAAACkE/IHEEOW1Bzkw/s1600/P1010061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H0CJI-6_TBQ/TtUWK1mCC7I/AAAAAAAACkE/IHEEOW1Bzkw/s400/P1010061.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><strong></strong><br /> <strong><center>ALSO</center></strong><center> ...<br /> <center>&nbsp;</center><center>I have decided to <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">EXTEND</span></strong> </center><center>my <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ETSY SALE</span></strong> </center><center>until Monday night, Dec 5 ...</center><center>&nbsp;</center><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AEmtm94eclk/TtUXvXRdWAI/AAAAAAAACkM/v292MxpsPds/s1600/P1010055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AEmtm94eclk/TtUXvXRdWAI/AAAAAAAACkM/v292MxpsPds/s400/P1010055.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><strong></strong><br /> <strong></strong><br /> <strong><center>15%</center></strong><center> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">OFF EVERYTHING</span></strong> in store ! <br /> <center><br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE SHIPPING</span></strong> on purchases of $50 ! </center><center><br /> Buy 2 <strong>REGUL</strong>AR prints and get 1 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE</span></strong> ! <br /> Buy 5 <strong>SMALL</strong> woodblock prints and get 1 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE</span></strong> ! <br /> Buy 3 <strong>LARGE</strong> woodlock prints and get 1 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE</span></strong> ! <a href="http://lulumypinkturtle.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"></a></center><center>&nbsp;</center><center><br /> </center><center> <center>&nbsp;</center></center></center></center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-791750659067645466?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-60363650707202608192011-11-26T09:30:00.000-05:002011-11-26T09:20:00.519-05:00PINK ... I MEAN BLACK FRIDAY CYBER MONDAY WEEKEND SALE ! ! !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vztHpmxkrKw/Ts1D8qef-SI/AAAAAAAACj0/rFNPODcI7Fk/s1600/il_570xN.269075535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vztHpmxkrKw/Ts1D8qef-SI/AAAAAAAACj0/rFNPODcI7Fk/s400/il_570xN.269075535.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><center>Starting <strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">TODAY</span></strong>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">November 28</span></strong>&nbsp;!</center><center>&nbsp;</center><center><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"><strong>15 % off </strong><span style="color: black;">EVERYTHING<span style="font-size: small;"> in store !</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">FREE SHIPPING</span></strong> on purchases of $50 ! <br /> <br /> Buy 2 <strong><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">REGULAR</span></strong> prints and get 1 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">FREE</span></strong> ! <br /> Buy 5 <strong><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">SMALL</span></strong>woodblock prints and get 1 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">FREE</span></strong> ! <br /> Buy 3<span style="font-size: large;"> <strong><span style="color: magenta;">LARGE</span></strong></span> woodlock prints and get 1 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">FREE</span></strong> !<br /> <br /> Offers good on ANYTHING</center><center>&nbsp;in my <a href="http://lulumypinkturtle.etsy.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><strong>Etsy store</strong></span></a> !<br /> <br /> Just enter code <strong><span style="color: magenta;">PINKMONDAY</span></strong> for <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE </span></strong>shipping <br /> <strong><span style="color: magenta;">and <br /> PINKTHANKSGIVING</span></strong> for <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">15% OFF</span></strong> !<br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6036365070720260819?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-19694077507737391152011-11-21T09:47:00.000-05:002011-11-21T09:47:00.594-05:00PINK MONDAY SALE ! ! !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wpUMvZBGT-E/Tspi7I6ebzI/AAAAAAAACjo/9vUpwIPwoY4/s1600/pink+turkey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wpUMvZBGT-E/Tspi7I6ebzI/AAAAAAAACjo/9vUpwIPwoY4/s320/pink+turkey.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TOO EARLY</span></strong> <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">for Black Friday </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">OR</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Cyber Monday ?&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="background-color: white; color: magenta;">YES</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">But ... <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT</span></strong> too early for </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">PINK MONDAY</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>TODAY</strong></span> only&nbsp;in my <a href="http://lulumypinkturtle.etsy.com/"><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">ETSY STORE</span></strong></a> !<br /> <strong><span style="color: magenta;">FREE SHIPPING</span></strong> on purchases of $50 !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">PLUS</span></strong> get 15% OFF on purchases of $75 !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Buy 2 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">REGULAR</span></strong> prints and get 1 <strong><span style="color: magenta;">FREE</span></strong> !</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Buy 5 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SMALL</span></strong>woodblock prints and get 1 <strong><span style="color: magenta;">FREE</span></strong> !</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Buy 3 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LARGE</span></strong> woodlock prints and get 1 <span style="color: magenta;"><strong>FREE</strong></span> !</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Offers good on <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ANYTHING</span></strong> in my Etsy store !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Just enter code </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: magenta;">PINKMONDAY</span></strong> for <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE</span></strong> shipping </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and <strong><span style="color: magenta;">PINKTHANKSGIVING</span></strong> for 15% OFF !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Have <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">YOU</span></strong> hugged a turkey <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TODAY</span></strong> ?</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">GOOBLE GOBBLE</span></strong> !!!</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-1969407750773739115?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-23349217274583487372011-11-16T12:00:00.001-05:002011-11-16T12:28:05.803-05:00ANOTHER NEW FRIDA PAINTING !!!<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"></span></strong><center class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sNZ3SIPIGLM/TsPsG33WLlI/AAAAAAAACi0/AmlyPkQ0lIc/s1600/FridaPintar-FB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /> <img border="0" height="203" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sNZ3SIPIGLM/TsPsG33WLlI/AAAAAAAACi0/AmlyPkQ0lIc/s400/FridaPintar-FB.jpg" width="400" /></a></center><center> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><br /> I have been<strong>&nbsp;<span style="color: #cc0000;">SO</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></strong>productive lately,</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">AMAZE</span></strong> myself !</span></center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center>&nbsp;</center><center class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EkMSzOCzJq0/TsPs3pVohZI/AAAAAAAACjA/dmQ6jTA8q1A/s1600/FridaPintar-full-closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EkMSzOCzJq0/TsPs3pVohZI/AAAAAAAACjA/dmQ6jTA8q1A/s400/FridaPintar-full-closeup.jpg" width="328" /></a></center><center> <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I paint with my <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HEART </span></strong></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">eventhough it is <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BROKEN</span></strong> ...</span><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span></center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center><br /> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zcZTY8MYdk8/TsPtVQv5uEI/AAAAAAAACjM/iJSVrxCX_cI/s1600/FridaPintar-side.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zcZTY8MYdk8/TsPtVQv5uEI/AAAAAAAACjM/iJSVrxCX_cI/s400/FridaPintar-side.jpg" width="400" /></a></center><center></center></span><center><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Pinto con mi <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CORAZÕN </span></strong><br /> aunque se <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ROMPE</span></strong> ...</span><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span></center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center></center></span><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">&nbsp;</span></center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zRijO2d74HE/TsPuRdgXKvI/AAAAAAAACjY/jZXVj2lQZsM/s1600/FridaPintar-full-small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zRijO2d74HE/TsPuRdgXKvI/AAAAAAAACjY/jZXVj2lQZsM/s400/FridaPintar-full-small.jpg" width="288" /></a></center><center> <br /> 6"x12"<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> ORIGINAL</span></strong> gallery canvas<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86290543/frida-khalo-flying-angel-la-artista-6-x"><strong><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: large;">AVAILABLE in my ETSY store NOW</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> !</span></strong> &nbsp;<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86290543/frida-khalo-flying-angel-la-artista-6-x" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"></a></center></span><center></center></span><center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-2334921727458348737?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-63399422012891237542011-11-12T10:30:00.000-05:002011-11-12T10:45:54.567-05:00YES ! A NEW FRIDA KAHLO PAINTING !<center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0I4sayBVabM/TrlXIaIlw3I/AAAAAAAACiI/gsIQSK8jGy8/s1600/FridaTotemBlog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0I4sayBVabM/TrlXIaIlw3I/AAAAAAAACiI/gsIQSK8jGy8/s400/FridaTotemBlog.jpg" width="208" /><br /> </a><strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><br /> FRIDA KAHLO </span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">DAY OF THE DEAD TOTEM</span></strong><br /> <br /> <strong><span style="font-size: large;">10"x 20" canvas painting</span></strong><br /> <br /> <strong><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">La Vida y La Muerte</span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">Son Mis Amigas</span></strong><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>VIVA La VIDA !</strong></span><br /> <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>VIVA la MUERTE !</strong></span><br /> <br /> Available in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85338197/frida-khalo-dia-de-muertos-totem-10-x-20"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Etsy Store</span></strong></a> now !</center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6339942201289123754?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-73546189487232457442011-11-11T09:01:00.001-05:002011-11-11T09:20:34.727-05:00IT'S HERE ! MY NEW 2012 CALENDAR IS HERE !<center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HFB_BZUBUbg/Tr0s1wnQfNI/AAAAAAAACiU/lLOeTfDHIok/s1600/CAL-FB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HFB_BZUBUbg/Tr0s1wnQfNI/AAAAAAAACiU/lLOeTfDHIok/s320/CAL-FB.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> It's HERE ! It's HERE !<br /> <br /> My <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">NEW</span></b> <strong>2012 Frida Kahlo</strong> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CALENDAR</span></strong> !<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X8ZPf36gurE/Tr0tpkfrrdI/AAAAAAAACis/12lQsipKuCw/s1600/cal-pic-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X8ZPf36gurE/Tr0tpkfrrdI/AAAAAAAACis/12lQsipKuCw/s400/cal-pic-12.jpg" width="340" /></a></div><br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">12</span></strong> months, <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">12</span></strong> different 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" pages <br /> with <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">12</span></strong> of my <strong>Frida Kahlo</strong> images !<br /> <br /> <strong>AVAILABLE</strong> in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85799812/frida-kahlo-paintings-2012-calendar-size?ref=af_shop_order"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ETSY STORE</span></strong></a> <strong>NOW</strong> !<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cDxDG-j042w/Tr0tIGKhaHI/AAAAAAAACig/nOalrf5vpfw/s1600/cal-pic-2pages.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cDxDG-j042w/Tr0tIGKhaHI/AAAAAAAACig/nOalrf5vpfw/s320/cal-pic-2pages.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> And <strong>EVEN</strong> better ! <br /> <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SPECIAL</span></strong> <strong>offer</strong> to all my bloggin friends !<br /> <br /> Buy one calendar <strong>TODAY </strong>and get <br /> one <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE</span></strong> paper print of your choice !<br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-7354618948723245744?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-67632356543087078102011-11-05T12:14:00.000-04:002011-11-08T09:04:07.541-05:00CAT AND THREE LITTLE BIRDS PAINTING ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BJzpghlRU_g/TqbRfCReivI/AAAAAAAAChE/15S1o8bauds/s1600/Cat3Birds-Big.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BJzpghlRU_g/TqbRfCReivI/AAAAAAAAChE/15S1o8bauds/s400/Cat3Birds-Big.jpg" width="208" /></a></div> <br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center>In&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">spite</span></strong> of it&nbsp;<span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>all</strong></span> ... </center></span><center><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LOVE</span></strong> birds !</span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><br /> &nbsp;<strong>NEW ORIGINAL</strong> 6"x12" canvas <strong>painting</strong> !</span></center><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center><span style="color: #990000;"></span><br /> &nbsp;Available in my <a href="http://lulumypinkturtle.etsy.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><strong>ETSY store</strong></span></a> now !<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="color: black;">Meow</span></strong>&nbsp;!!!<br /> <br /> </center></span><center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6763235654308707810?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-43614963891833573932011-10-25T11:16:00.000-04:002011-11-29T14:40:01.614-05:00NEW ORIGINAL PAINTING !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BJzpghlRU_g/TqbRfCReivI/AAAAAAAAChE/15S1o8bauds/s1600/Cat3Birds-Big.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BJzpghlRU_g/TqbRfCReivI/AAAAAAAAChE/15S1o8bauds/s400/Cat3Birds-Big.jpg" width="208" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center>In&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">spite</span></strong> of it&nbsp;<span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>all</strong></span> ... </center></span><center><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LOVE</span></strong> birds !</span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><br /> &nbsp;<strong>NEW ORIGINAL</strong> 6"x12" canvas <strong>painting</strong> !<br /> <br /> &nbsp;Available in my <a href="http://lulumypinkturtle.etsy.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><strong>ETSY store</strong></span></a> now !<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="color: black;">Meow</span></strong>&nbsp;!!!<br /> <br /> </span></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-4361496389183357393?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-89844572493452440112011-10-12T11:00:00.000-04:002011-10-12T11:02:09.276-04:00WOW !<span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1RpIso9j640/TpWpBAc9j3I/AAAAAAAACg4/Y7UAW9UMyXQ/s1600/fallcolor3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1RpIso9j640/TpWpBAc9j3I/AAAAAAAACg4/Y7UAW9UMyXQ/s400/fallcolor3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_4e95a84c317d35357365699"> <br /> <center>Do you sometimes feel <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TOTALLY </span></strong>overwhelmed </center></div> <center><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> by the <strong><span style="color: orange;">GRANDEUR </span></strong>of nature around you ... </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> Does your heart <strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">LEAP</span></strong> at the giant foamy waves </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">BEATING</span></strong> up the ocean rocky shores ? </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> Does your soul <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ESCAPE </span></strong>your body at a flight of Canada geese </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <strong><span style="color: orange;">FLYING</span></strong> South on a cold day ? </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> Does your heart <strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">WISTLE</span></strong> a happy tune at the cheerful bright zinnias </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">POLKA-DOTTING</span></strong> the garden like yummy candies ? </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> Do your eyes <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FILL UP</span></strong> with unc<span class="text_exposed_show">ontrollable tears </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">at the sound of a moose <strong><span style="color: orange;">CALLING </span></strong>his mate at dusk ?&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">This morning, I lifted my head to look at the <strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">MAJESTIC</span></strong> sky </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">and <strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">INSTANTLY</span></strong> fell on my back in the grass ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">Could <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT</span></strong> move a finger<strong><span style="color: orange;"> NOR</span></strong> blink ... </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">Could <strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">BARELY</span></strong> breathe ... </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">Autumn <strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">PUNCHED </span></strong>me right in the stomach ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">Leaving me mouth open <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">AND</span></strong> paralyzed </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">at the <strong><span style="color: orange;">IMPOSSIBLE</span></strong> beauty </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">of <strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">INDIAN SUMMER</span></strong> colored leaves hanging in the trees above ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">Can it <strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">REALLY </span></strong>get any <strong><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">BETTER</span> </span></strong>than this ?&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">I'll get <strong><span style="color: orange;">OVER</span></strong> it in a few minutes ...</span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> </div> </center></span><center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-8984457249345244011?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-2407732085262365082011-10-11T12:33:00.003-04:002011-10-11T12:58:51.385-04:00PLEASE ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lynUZI-Ai28/TpRvot5dLjI/AAAAAAAACgg/gCE_9Rpcc30/s1600/LupeFrida.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lynUZI-Ai28/TpRvot5dLjI/AAAAAAAACgg/gCE_9Rpcc30/s400/LupeFrida.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LUPE</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FRIDA</span></strong> are here to stay ...&nbsp; </center></span><center><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">VERY</span></strong>&nbsp;lucky&nbsp;<strong>angel</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>devil </strong>Princesses ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Whiskered mischievious <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SISTERS</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Instant <strong>HOME</strong> invasion&nbsp;and terrorism !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Now <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SAFE</span></strong> from the&nbsp;<strong>harsh</strong> winter coming ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">And from a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TOUGH</span></strong> life of non-stop&nbsp;<strong>motherhood</strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and food&nbsp;<strong>scavenging</strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Please,&nbsp;<strong>SPAY/NEUTER</strong> your cats <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOW</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and tell others about it <strong>TOO</strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Kittens are <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT</span></strong> toys to be discarded ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">They are <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT </span></strong>cute when they are left roaming around <strong>homeless</strong>, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">abandoned, <strong>frost-bitten</strong>, mamed, <strong>ill</strong>, undernourished, <strong>beaten</strong>, sick,&nbsp;<strong>hurt</strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Just&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TOO MANY</span></strong>&nbsp;orphaned little <strong>NEEDY</strong> creatures out there ...</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-240773208526236508?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-82912140767429045602011-10-10T12:46:00.000-04:002011-10-11T12:46:58.406-04:00SO MANY REASONS TO BE THANKFUL ...<span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_8ZOE1rZrw/TpRyZFm2TyI/AAAAAAAACgo/nwCP2l8Pc08/s1600/blueegg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_8ZOE1rZrw/TpRyZFm2TyI/AAAAAAAACgo/nwCP2l8Pc08/s400/blueegg.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_4e946cb14ea7b5190136116"> <br /> <center>Today, I am <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">THANKFUL</span></strong> for a single <strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">BLUE EGG</span></strong>, </center></div> <center><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> the very&nbsp;<strong>first</strong> one layed by the Ameraucana hen </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> I hatched in spring ... </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">THANKFUL</span></strong> for holdind it, warm&nbsp;<strong>and</strong> perfect in my hand ...</div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> For admiring its&nbsp;<strong>flawless</strong> shell and unusual color ... </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> For witnessing this little <strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">MIRACLE</span></strong>, ordinary yet <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SO</span></strong> mindboggling ... </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> For being able to sit in the grass<strong> peacefully</strong>&nbsp;</div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> while the roosters are crowing ... </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> For the sun feeling <span class="text_exposed_show">hot&nbsp;<strong>and</strong> orange on my back, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">like the leaves in the&nbsp;<strong>maple</strong> trees ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">For my beautiufl <strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">SON</span></strong> sleeping late on a quiet Sunday morning, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">for my <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LOVING</span></strong> boyfriend hard at work in his shop, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">for my <strong>ADMIRABLE</strong> parents who just called to get news about the kittens ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">For this house that we&nbsp;<strong>built</strong> with our&nbsp;<strong>hands</strong></span><span class="text_exposed_show"> that we call <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">OURS</span></strong> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">and for the land it is&nbsp;<strong>seated</strong> on, <strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">BORROWED</span></strong> from Mother Nature ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">For the happiness and enthusiasm I&nbsp;<strong>inherited</strong> from my grand-parents ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">For the trees&nbsp;<strong>and</strong> the flowers, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">the insects&nbsp;<strong>and</strong> the birds, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">the colors&nbsp;<strong>and</strong> the noises, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">the days turning <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">INTO</span></strong> months <strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">INTO</span></strong> years ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">I stay humble, <strong>head low</strong>, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">thankful for <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ALL</span></strong> I have </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">when <strong>SO MANY</strong> others have <strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">NOTHING</span></strong> ...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">&nbsp;</span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">I am so&nbsp;<strong>very</strong> blessed, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">if only to be able to acknowledge </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LUCKY</span></strong> star I was borned under ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY</span></strong> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">to all my Canadian friends !&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">Do take a&nbsp;<strong>minute</strong> today and stop what you are doing ... </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">Look around you and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">COUNT </span></strong>your blessings ...</span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> </div> </center></span><center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-8291214076742904560?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-89884247141421113642011-10-09T12:57:00.000-04:002011-10-11T12:58:32.327-04:00SIMPLY COULD NOT SAY NO ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4NjNcA28LY/TpR0JdidcEI/AAAAAAAACgw/2vCeK4lydtE/s1600/2minous.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4NjNcA28LY/TpR0JdidcEI/AAAAAAAACgw/2vCeK4lydtE/s400/2minous.jpg" width="316" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center>Guess <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHAT</span></strong> ?&nbsp; </center></span><center><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Oh <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">YES</span></strong>, you <strong>BETTER</strong> believe <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">IT</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I met both a little&nbsp;<strong>devil</strong> and an&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">angel</span></strong> yesterday night ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Driving back&nbsp;<strong>lae</strong> under an&nbsp;<strong>almost</strong> full-moon, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I spotted <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SOMETHING </span></strong>moving right <strong>SMACK</strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">in the middle of the highway ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Braked&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SO</span></strong> hard, I&nbsp;<strong>decorated</strong> the road </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">with an amazing set of tire&nbsp;<strong>burns</strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Two tiny 4 weeks old&nbsp;<strong>at the most</strong>&nbsp;kittens </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">were playing on the&nbsp;<strong>warm</strong> asphalt ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SO</span></strong> ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">What do you do when you have a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HEART </span></strong></span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and can <strong>NOT</strong> resist wiskers ?&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I drove back <strong>home</strong></span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">with two&nbsp;<strong>warm</strong> furry purring <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CREATURES</span></strong> on my side ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Two cats&nbsp;<strong>disappeared</strong> in the past few months ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Two new ones&nbsp;<strong>appeared</strong> on my path ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I do believe in <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FELINE</span></strong> synchronicity ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">or if you prefer, <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MIRACLES</span></strong> ...</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-8988424714142111364?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-54347243902706312022011-10-06T14:34:00.000-04:002011-10-06T14:34:06.694-04:00NEW HALLOWEEN ORIGINAL PAINTING !<br /> <center><span class="caption"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xe051S_02-A/To3ySsQ30PI/AAAAAAAACgc/FFkmaiSFk6k/s1600/HALL-MermaidFairy-6x8%252872%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xe051S_02-A/To3ySsQ30PI/AAAAAAAACgc/FFkmaiSFk6k/s400/HALL-MermaidFairy-6x8%252872%2529.jpg" width="323" /></a></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_4e8df04e9e8d02c94548954"> <span style="color: orange;"><strong>IF</strong></span> you were invited to the </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GREATEST</span></strong> Halloween Party on <strong>earth</strong>, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> what would you&nbsp;<strong><span style="background-color: white; color: orange;">transform</span></strong><span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></strong>yourself into </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">for the occasion ?&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">I would be a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">not</span></strong>-so-<strong>dark</strong> mysterious redhead&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: orange;">creature</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">Half-<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">good</span></strong>, half-<strong>wicked</strong> ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">A skeleton&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: orange;">mermaid</span></strong> swimming with </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">bone</span></strong>&nbsp;fishes in a&nbsp;<strong>dark</strong> sea ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">Turned into a <strong>black</strong>-winged <strong><span style="color: orange;">top</span></strong>-hat </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">skull</span></strong>-sceptre branding somber&nbsp;<strong>fairy </strong></span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">twirling in a misty<strong><span style="color: #999999;"> grey </span></strong>sky ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">And that funny&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: orange;">bra</span></strong> ?&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">I could wear it&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">easily</span></strong> on a daily basis ...&nbsp;</span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83294527/halloween-mermaid-fairy-original-8x10?ref=af_shop_favitem"><span style="color: black;">HALLOWEEN MERMAID FAIRY</span></a></strong> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">8"x10"&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">original</span></strong> canvas painting </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">available in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83294527/halloween-mermaid-fairy-original-8x10?ref=af_shop_favitem"><strong><span style="color: orange;">Etsy store</span></strong></a> <strong>NOW </strong>!</span></div> </span></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-5434724390270631202?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-72543093960764199752011-10-04T10:32:00.000-04:002011-10-04T10:32:38.142-04:00MY HEART GOES BOOM, BOOM, BOOM ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NwwsaTAuhRk/TosXrUghNqI/AAAAAAAACgY/D48CP1CcD4k/s1600/kookatattoo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NwwsaTAuhRk/TosXrUghNqI/AAAAAAAACgY/D48CP1CcD4k/s400/kookatattoo.jpg" width="283" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center>These boots are&nbsp;<strong>made</strong> for walking in the rain <br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and doing some <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SERIOUS</span></strong> bad weather </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>ASS-KICKING</strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Kooka <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TATTOO</span></strong> printed rubber boots ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Almost too <strong>COOL</strong> to be dirtied&nbsp;and soiled in mud ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LOVE</span></strong> mine so much I&nbsp;<strong>could</strong> wear them to bed !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">They make me <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SMILE</span></strong> and others <strong>STARE</strong> ...&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I bet <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FRIDA</span></strong> Kahlo would have&nbsp;<strong>worn</strong> them too </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">on a rainy <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DIA <span style="color: black;">DE</span> MUERTOS</span></strong> !</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-7254309396076419975?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-64152069210286271072011-10-03T13:30:00.000-04:002011-10-03T13:32:38.951-04:00I AM A JUNK JUNKIE ...<br /> <center><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sJB_C7f-cCM/TonwViB-poI/AAAAAAAACgQ/FWvDF5W4n64/s1600/junk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sJB_C7f-cCM/TonwViB-poI/AAAAAAAACgQ/FWvDF5W4n64/s400/junk.jpg" width="338" /></a><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FRENCH</span></strong> children scrabble board dating from the 70s ...&nbsp; </span><center><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A pair of yellowing <strong><span style="color: #660000;">RUSTIC</span></strong> hand-made wood <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">PEASANTS</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">An <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">OLD</span></strong> Indonesian heavy carved <strong><span style="color: #660000;">MASK</span></strong> decorated with horsehair ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A trio of <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">PLASTIC</span></strong> mischievous and <strong><span style="color: #660000;">NOT-SO-SCARRY</span></strong> windup toys ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GOGO</span></strong> kidney-shape turquoise <strong><span style="color: #660000;">CONFETTI </span></strong>melamin soap dish </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">filled with a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HANDFUL</span></strong> of tiny baby dolls ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Strange <span style="color: #660000;"><strong>ARTEFACTS</strong></span> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Discarded <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TREASURES</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Colorful <strong><span style="color: #660000;">NICK-NACKS</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TRINKETS</span></strong> ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Time gone by <strong><span style="color: #660000;">RELICS</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Grouped together in a makeshift <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SHRINE</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">to the Gods of <strong><span style="color: #660000;">JUNK</span></strong> ...</span></center><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6415206921028627107?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-83001958556668254492011-10-01T09:00:00.000-04:002011-10-01T09:01:16.839-04:00HALLOWEEN SPECIAL !<br /> <center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ey5pM7yw5RY/ToR4RUw3y6I/AAAAAAAACgI/fYfsxwyeAGM/s1600/HALLFB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ey5pM7yw5RY/ToR4RUw3y6I/AAAAAAAACgI/fYfsxwyeAGM/s400/HALLFB.jpg" width="308" /></a></div> <br /> I am <span style="background-color: white;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT</span></strong> </span>crazy about seeing <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">HOLIDAY</span></strong> decorations, <br /> Easter, Christmas, Valentine Day, <br /> <strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">DISPLAYED</span></strong> or sold <br /> weeks&nbsp;and weeks in advance ... <br /> <strong><span style="color: orange;">BUT</span></strong> ... <br /> My customers kept on asking me about <br /> <strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">small HALLOWEEN woodblocks</span></strong> ... <br /> So&nbsp;... <span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>HERE</strong></span> they are ! <br /> And even&nbsp;better ! <br /> You get <strong><span style="color: orange;">3 for the price of 2</span></strong> ! <br /> Yes ! You get one <strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">FREE</span></strong> ! <br /> I am offering two different trios ! <br /> Check them out&nbsp;in my <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://lulumypinkturtle.etsy.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">ETSY STORE</span></a> </span></strong>!&nbsp; <br /> They make <span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>ADORABLE</strong></span> <strong><span style="color: orange;">HALLOWEEN</span></strong> treats too !</center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-8300195855666825449?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-45972488431757417202011-09-30T12:48:00.000-04:002011-09-30T12:49:15.116-04:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET KING !<span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vptYcf1uzug/ToXx4ojGraI/AAAAAAAACgM/E0-6XpNDT-0/s1600/u15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vptYcf1uzug/ToXx4ojGraI/AAAAAAAACgM/E0-6XpNDT-0/s1600/u15.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_4e85f0eba50a35028731368"> <br /> <center>On a Saturday, around Christmas, </center></div> <center><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> 3 o'clock in the afternoon, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> I took the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BEST EVER</span></strong> decision of my <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ENTIRE</span></strong> life ... </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> Wanna have <strong>A KID</strong>, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> I asked my boyfriend ? </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <strong>YES</strong>, he answered, why <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT</span></strong> ? </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> Seated in our car, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> we <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DECLARED</span></strong> that he was going to be a <strong>BOY</strong> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> and that we would name him<strong> ULYSSE</strong>, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> like the King of Ithaca in the Greek mythology, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> he who <strong>HID</strong> in the Trojan horse, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> played a bad <strong>TRICK</strong> on the Cyclop, son o<span class="text_exposed_show">f Neptune </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">and resisted the song of the <strong>SIRENS</strong> while sailing the sea ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">The <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">VERY </span></strong>next day,</span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">Ulysse was on his&nbsp;way to become our <strong>SPAWN</strong> ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">Today, he is 15-YEARS OLD !&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">The light <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">OUTSIDE</span></strong> is rich today, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">the leaves <span style="color: orange;"><strong>CANDY-CORN</strong></span> colored, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">the weather <strong>SWEET</strong>, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">the sun <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>WARM</strong></span> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">and the ambiance <strong>EXACTLY </strong>the same as it was </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">the <strong><span style="color: orange;">DAY</span></strong> he was&nbsp;born ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">My son is a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">PERFECT</span></strong> fall day, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">with all its <strong>EXCEPTIONAL</strong> and <strong>RARE</strong> qualities ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="color: orange;">BONNE FÊTE</span></strong>, dear, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DEAR</span></strong> son !&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">I am <strong>SO</strong> lucky to be your mother ...</span><br /> <br /> </div> </center></span><center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-4597248843175741720?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-42899449749946007882011-09-21T15:05:00.000-04:002011-09-21T15:06:09.178-04:00FALL IS HERE ! FALL IS HERE !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P-62idL8Mqg/Tno0RetlDHI/AAAAAAAACfA/EzGcrDWaTJQ/s1600/pumpkins2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P-62idL8Mqg/Tno0RetlDHI/AAAAAAAACfA/EzGcrDWaTJQ/s400/pumpkins2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center>Fall is <strong><span style="color: orange;">HERE</span></strong> ! Fall is <strong><span style="color: orange;">HERE</span></strong> ! </center></span><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Finally, I can <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NO</span></strong> longer use summer as an EXCUSE ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: orange;">NOW</span></strong> is the time to stay in my studio, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">INSIDE, guilt free </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and work, WORK, work ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">But <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WAIT</span></strong> ! </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Did you see that BABY <strong><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">BLUE</span></strong> sky ? </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Did you feel the <strong><span style="color: orange;">WARMTH</span></strong> of the shy sun shining through the windows ? ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">The gentle breeze that makes <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">YOU</span></strong> want to wear the UGLY sweater </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">your grandmother knitted just for YOU ? </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">The crispiness of the dried up <strong><span style="color: orange;">LEAVES</span></strong> under your feet ? </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Did you <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LOOK</span></strong> at the trees tinged with CANDY CORN colors ? </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">TASTE the sweet and mellow pleasure of <strong><span style="color: orange;">PEAR</span></strong> wine on your tongue ? </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SMELL</span></strong> the scent of TART apples lingering around ? </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Did you <strong><span style="color: orange;">TOUCH</span></strong> the velvety bumps of forest <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">MOSS</span></strong> with the tip of your FINGERS ? </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">LISTEN to the crows cawing as they <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FLY</span></strong> after each other in CIRCLES ? </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: orange;">MARVEL</span></strong> at the amusing BEAUTY of pumpkins, squash <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">AND</span></strong> sunflowers ? </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">GOTTA <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GO</span></strong> ! </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Must take advantage of it <strong><span style="color: orange;">ALL</span></strong> before winter gets HERE ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Time to work ? </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NO</span></strong> ! </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Today is a <strong><span style="color: orange;">HOLIDAY </span></strong>! </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Fall is HERE ! Fall is <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HERE</span></strong> !</span></center><center>&nbsp;</center><center>&nbsp;</center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-4289944974994600788?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-47916424892868310422011-09-18T12:38:00.000-04:002011-09-20T12:46:23.403-04:00DON'T CALL HIM UGLY ! ! !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nmKbsJdJnBc/TnjC0VMKkbI/AAAAAAAACdw/F88iABhGqYE/s1600/299114_251077858267440_100000956840366_710573_121281336_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nmKbsJdJnBc/TnjC0VMKkbI/AAAAAAAACdw/F88iABhGqYE/s400/299114_251077858267440_100000956840366_710573_121281336_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center><strong><span style="color: orange;">WHAT</span></strong>'s with the name calling ?&nbsp; <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SO</span></strong> diminishing ... and so <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">MEAN</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">You have to accept your <strong><span style="color: orange;">FLAWS</span></strong> to love <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">YOURSELF</span></strong> ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and having someone <strong>STAMPING</strong> down on your head </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">with <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BAD</span></strong> nicknames is simply </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: orange;">UNACCEPTABLE</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #38761d;">THERE</span></strong>&nbsp;! I said <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">IT</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>ENOUGH</strong> with the&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: orange;">cutsy</span></strong> but <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SO</span></strong> devious </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #38761d;">poisoned</span></strong>&nbsp;name <strong>SPITTING</strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Imagine how this <strong><span style="color: orange;">POOR</span></strong> squash&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">must</span></strong> feel ?&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">People around have been calling him </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">The <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">BIG UGLY</span></strong> Thing ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I feel&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">sorry</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">for this <strong><span style="color: orange;">DEAR</span></strong> misunderstood mindly </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>homely</strong>&nbsp;veggie ...</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-4791642489286831042?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-61662013837805396242011-09-17T12:37:00.000-04:002011-09-20T12:38:17.054-04:00AUTUMN CHRONICLE ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aXtuYDZpGFM/TnjAT0x4ElI/AAAAAAAACds/LOr-zU6v_AU/s1600/320792_250626958312530_100000956840366_708860_932134485_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aXtuYDZpGFM/TnjAT0x4ElI/AAAAAAAACds/LOr-zU6v_AU/s400/320792_250626958312530_100000956840366_708860_932134485_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Brrrrr</span></strong> ! ! !&nbsp; <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">The ground&nbsp;<span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>ALMOST</strong></span> got frost during the night ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">38 degrees F ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">bit</span></strong> early in the season </span><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">but a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GOOD</span></strong> hint </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">of a wonderful <strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">INDIAN SUMMER</span></strong> coming soon ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Walking in the <strong>WOODS</strong> at sunrise, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">it seemed like the world stood <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">STILL</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NO</span></strong> wind, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>NOTHING</strong></span> moving, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NO</span></strong> birds singing yet ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>TONS</strong></span> of fallen leaves on the&nbsp;<strong>floor</strong> of the forest </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">that were not&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">even</span></strong> given a <strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">CHANCE</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">to change color ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Summer&nbsp;<strong>seems</strong> to have lost </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">her <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WAR</span></strong> against fall ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">The humus and twig <strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">BATTLEFIELD</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">will shortly become a composting <strong>CEMETARY </strong></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">studded with warmer days&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">casualties</span></strong> ...</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6166201383780539624?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-58916033892188272472011-09-16T12:29:00.000-04:002011-09-20T12:30:36.639-04:00ARE YOU AFFRAID ?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4tHjw53NifE/Tni-G4eP-CI/AAAAAAAACdk/TVbnF8-SNtM/s1600/305090_250316265010266_100000956840366_708075_168231676_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4tHjw53NifE/Tni-G4eP-CI/AAAAAAAACdk/TVbnF8-SNtM/s400/305090_250316265010266_100000956840366_708075_168231676_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <br /> <center>Is this a <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f;">FROG</span></strong> ?&nbsp; <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Is this an <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">ALLIGATOR</span></strong> ?&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Is this a <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">LIZARD</span></strong> ?&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Noooooo !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">It's a <strong><span style="color: lime;">MONSTER</span></strong> !!!&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">One of my Asic Alife&nbsp;<strong>running shoes</strong>&nbsp;</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I found <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BRAND NEW</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">for $6.00 at a local store !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">They are totally <strong><span style="color: lime;">WEIRD</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">UNBELIEVABLE</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">And I <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f;">LOVE</span></strong> them <strong>ME</strong>!&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">The&nbsp;<strong>boyz</strong> at home are now <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">THREATENING</span></strong> me </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">of finding a <strong>NEW</strong> place to&nbsp;live </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">if I wear my <strong><span style="color: lime;">MONSTERS</span></strong> in public </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">while we are <strong>TOGETHER</strong> ...</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fI2WRaavnT4/Tni-8K8NF1I/AAAAAAAACdo/18aQUfjiQ6U/s1600/307115_250367475005145_100000956840366_708164_1243644133_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fI2WRaavnT4/Tni-8K8NF1I/AAAAAAAACdo/18aQUfjiQ6U/s400/307115_250367475005145_100000956840366_708164_1243644133_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Let me tell you <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>ONE</strong></span> thing ...&nbsp; </span></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I am&nbsp;one&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">MEAN</span></strong> hiker&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOW</span></strong> ... </span></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Boyfriend says some day, </span></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">the nuthouse will come to pick <strong><span style="color: lime;">ME</span></strong> up </span></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and nobody <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">will</span></strong> EVER hear </span></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">from&nbsp; again ...&nbsp; </span></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">DARE</span></strong> them !!!</span></span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-5891603389218827247?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-63074810775365347872011-09-15T21:30:00.000-04:002011-09-20T12:16:02.366-04:00ORANGE SPLENDOUR ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yCPU5fEY5Z8/Tni7UiH6Z7I/AAAAAAAACdg/djYjftWWixw/s1600/300379_250016988373527_100000956840366_707000_1149681352_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yCPU5fEY5Z8/Tni7UiH6Z7I/AAAAAAAACdg/djYjftWWixw/s400/300379_250016988373527_100000956840366_707000_1149681352_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CRISPY </span></strong>corn singing in the fields<br /> While frowning <strong><span style="color: #45818e;">STEEL</span></strong> blue clouds<br /> Watch over <strong>FOG</strong> teasing the mountain<br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NO</span></strong> wonder <strong><span style="color: orange;">ORANGE</span></strong> is the color of fall ...</center><br /> <br /> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6307481077536534787?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-21202772922867236982011-09-15T10:42:00.000-04:002011-09-15T10:43:32.540-04:00DÉJÀ VU ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KMqK5gScQQs/TnINux_b0iI/AAAAAAAACdY/qubRygnDBWM/s1600/redleaf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="327" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KMqK5gScQQs/TnINux_b0iI/AAAAAAAACdY/qubRygnDBWM/s400/redleaf.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><center><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Ohhhhhh ! ! !</b></span> </center><center><strong>Arghhhhh ! ! !</strong> </center><center><span style="color: orange;"><strong>Yikes ! ! !</strong></span> </center><center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SO</span></strong> soon ? ? ?<br /> <strong><span style="color: orange;">sigh ........................</span></strong> </center><br /> <br /> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-2120277292286723698?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-26987145934941705062011-09-14T13:17:00.000-04:002011-09-14T13:17:10.854-04:00NOW WHAT ???<center><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QyyvR0E2lM0/TnDhCRyYtZI/AAAAAAAACdU/AzMr5xzWc-c/s1600/grape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QyyvR0E2lM0/TnDhCRyYtZI/AAAAAAAACdU/AzMr5xzWc-c/s400/grape.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHAT</span></strong> now, garden ? <br /> Aren't you HAPPY with my work ? <br /> I CANNED jars and jars of ripe italian plum jams,<span style="color: #cc0000;">&nbsp;<strong>ROASTED</strong></span> tons of sweet red peppers, PICKLED bushels of caliente hot chilis ... <br /> I DRIED pans and pans of tomatoes in the oven, FROZE bagfulls of blueberries, strawberries, rasberries and whateverotherberries,&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHIPPED</span></strong> a mountain of pesto with freshly picked garlic and basil ... <br /> I BOILED pots and pots of two-color corn,&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GRATED</span></strong> fat and long carrots, ATE fiery-tasting radishes, PUT AWAY potatoes and onions ... <br /> I&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BAKED</span></strong> zucchini bread, PREPARED butternut soup, STORED the oregano, thym and tarragon away in paper bags ... <br /> I MADE swiss chard pies, tomatillo salsa and crab apple preserves ... <br /> still, you are&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT</span></strong> happy ? <br /> What do YOU expect me to do <br /> with the <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>ALL </strong></span><span style="color: black;">the sunflowers SHRIVELLING on their stalks, the sweet AND tart wild apples BENDING the branches to the soil with their weight and the pumpkins <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TURNING</span></strong> more and more orange as the days TURN shorter ? </span><br /> And the sweet crunchy pears DROPPING on my head ? <br /> And the figs BURSTING for attention ? <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHAT</span></strong>&nbsp;now ? <br /> The grapes ? <br /> They are ALREADY ripe ? <br /> I know what you'll be&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHINING</span></strong> about soon ... <br /> You'll WANT me to tuck you in BED for the winter <br /> and tell you a STORY of spring coming back soon <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">AGAIN</span></strong>&nbsp;...&nbsp; </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-2698714593494170506?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-12792203942969446792011-09-13T21:08:00.000-04:002011-09-13T21:08:42.540-04:00BYE BYE HARVEST MOON ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnLoMZAMATw/Tm_9wuk3zkI/AAAAAAAACdQ/ApTktexonfc/s1600/harvestmoon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnLoMZAMATw/Tm_9wuk3zkI/AAAAAAAACdQ/ApTktexonfc/s320/harvestmoon.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><center>Harvest Moon <strong><span style="color: #76a5af;">LESS</span></strong> a sliver</center></div><center><div>Chasing <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">AWAY</span></strong> a dramatic sunset</div><div>Leaving <strong><span style="color: magenta;">PINK</span></strong> blotches in the sky,</div><div>Candy-corn <strong><span style="color: orange;">TINGES</span></strong> on the leaves</div><div>and diluting purple watercolor <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #a64d79;">SWIRLS</span></strong> in the lake ...</div></center><br /> <br /> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-1279220394296944679?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-55450388514978142452011-09-13T13:34:00.000-04:002011-09-13T13:34:43.680-04:00ITSY BITSY SPIDER ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c-VyeoV3nfc/Tm-T2KFu3QI/AAAAAAAACdM/qnBU_0dBIfM/s1600/dreamcatcher.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c-VyeoV3nfc/Tm-T2KFu3QI/AAAAAAAACdM/qnBU_0dBIfM/s400/dreamcatcher.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><center>Hiking the forest at <strong><span style="color: orange;">SUNRISE</span></strong></center><center>getting&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">high</span></strong> on the damp humus&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #38761d;">scent</span></strong> <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and the occasional&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #38761d;">perfume</span></strong> of wild apples and cherries ripening ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: orange;">LOVING</span></strong> this time of the year </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">when the weather seems to stand <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">still</span></strong>, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">not sure if it sure look&nbsp;<strong>back</strong> or go&nbsp;<strong>forward</strong> ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A month when <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">NATURE</span></strong> seems to be finally taking a <strong><span style="color: orange;">DEEP</span></strong> breath,</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">relaxing after&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">long</span></strong> stretch of&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">hard</span></strong> work ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">At the end of the path, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">a <strong><span style="color: orange;">SURPRISE</span></strong> was waiting for me ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">delicate</span></strong> dream catcher, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">weaved by a <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">fabulous </span></strong>8-legged artist, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">shimmering in the<span style="background-color: white;"><strong> <span style="color: orange;">EARLY</span></strong> </span>sun, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">like a&nbsp;<strong>embroidered</strong> silver-thread labyrinth ...</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A masterpiece created by </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">a <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">SELF-TAUGHT</span></strong> artisan ...</span></center><br /> <br /> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-5545038851497814245?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-28643444798778802502011-09-12T16:01:00.000-04:002011-09-12T16:01:07.546-04:00PINK ! ! !<br /> <center><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x2WoIsrrRSk/Tm5kQyma3LI/AAAAAAAACdA/Ka1UtJjtJz0/s1600/hallowigBEAUTY.jpg" /><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center>I&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">finally</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> found</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">a girlie <strong><span style="color: magenta;">PINK</span></strong> hairdo </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">that suits <strong>me</strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">And I can change hair color </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">when I <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WANT</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Oh my !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATThallowig.html"><strong><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">Meagan Reardon</span></strong></a> is just <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MY</span></strong> kinda girl !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">And she is <strong>EVEN</strong> giving <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HOW-TO</span></strong> instructions </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">on how to <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">KNIT</span></strong> your very own <strong><span style="color: magenta;">MANE</span></strong> !</span></center><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-2864344479877880250?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-9280492131594713922011-09-12T11:31:00.000-04:002011-09-12T11:31:23.518-04:00HAPPINESS IS ...<center><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AMUJqDM-9Po/Tm4lD68yz1I/AAAAAAAACc4/aqyKdKM0dhw/s400/Uguit.jpg" width="300" /></a><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WARM</span></strong> and&nbsp;<span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;"><strong>shy</strong></span> sunshine rays <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>sneaking</strong>&nbsp;through the windows&nbsp;<strong>and</strong> the wall CRACKS </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">of my garden <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CABINET</span></strong> of <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">curiosities</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Chickens <strong>cluckin</strong>', blue jays <strong>SCREAMIN</strong>', </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">breeze <strong>whisperin</strong>', crickets <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SINGIN</span></strong>' ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and best of all, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">spawn,&nbsp;</span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>or</strong> if you may, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">EX</span></strong> mini-me&nbsp;<strong>turned</strong> into <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GIANT</span></strong>-me, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">gently <strong>playin</strong>' his unplugged&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">red</span></strong> Telecaster ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Fingers <strong>tappin</strong>', </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">voice <strong>hummin</strong>', </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">hands <strong>applaudin</strong>', </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">my heart with <span style="background-color: white;">happiness</span> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BEATIN</span></strong>' ...</span></center><br /> <br /> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-928049213159471392?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-21681174766081895462011-09-11T09:00:00.000-04:002011-09-12T10:54:27.668-04:00REMEMBERING ...<center><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zRb9SdflB0M/Tm0AveUfuUI/AAAAAAAACcs/9HLi05XiVTY/s1600/911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zRb9SdflB0M/Tm0AveUfuUI/AAAAAAAACcs/9HLi05XiVTY/s400/911.jpg" width="353" /></a><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center><strong>New York City</strong>&nbsp;fireman ... <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">a <strong>TRIBUTE</strong> to his friends who <strong>gave</strong> their<strong> lives</strong> ...</span><br /> </center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-2168117476608189546?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-14758058480663034372011-09-11T05:00:00.000-04:002011-09-12T10:53:58.724-04:00LET'S ALL TOOT ! ! !<center><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ihgsic79Zoc/Tm4MjBOE3SI/AAAAAAAACc0/zDOfHl3DBmc/s1600/beans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ihgsic79Zoc/Tm4MjBOE3SI/AAAAAAAACc0/zDOfHl3DBmc/s320/beans.jpg" width="240" /></a><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><center>Beans, beans<br /> The <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WONDERFUL</span></strong> beans<br /> The <strong>MORE</strong> you eat,<br /> The more you <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FART</span></strong> ...<br /> <br /> <span class="text_exposed_show">The <strong>MORE</strong> you fart<br /> The better you <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FEEL</span></strong><br /> So eat beans<br /> At <strong>EVERY</strong> meal !<br /> <br /> Beans, beans,<br /> The <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MUSICAL</span></strong> fruit<br /> The <strong>MORE</strong> you eat,<br /> The more you <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TOOT</span></strong> ...<br /> <br /> The <strong>MORE</strong> you toot<br /> The better you <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FEEL</span></strong> So eat beans<br /> At <strong>EVERY</strong> meal !<br /> <br /> When my spawn was a&nbsp;<strong>young</strong> boy, </span></center></div><center><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show">these<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> SILLY</span></strong> rhymes would make him&nbsp;<strong>squeal</strong>&nbsp;with delite ...&nbsp; </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GOOD</span></strong> memories ... </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show">and a paper bag&nbsp;<strong>filled</strong> with little <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BEAUTIES</span></strong> ...</span></div></center></span><center></center></center><br /> <br /> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-1475805848066303437?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-83059344359126794222011-09-10T09:39:00.000-04:002011-09-12T09:47:28.294-04:00I AM HOLGA ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YlAjgfBKwz4/Tm4LOgPks1I/AAAAAAAACcw/Y-4vUEN1z2Q/s1600/tractor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YlAjgfBKwz4/Tm4LOgPks1I/AAAAAAAACcw/Y-4vUEN1z2Q/s400/tractor.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HHHHHHHolga</span></strong> got <strong><span style="color: black;">Trrrrrrrractorrrrrr</span></strong> !!! </center></span><center><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HHHHHHHolga</span></strong> a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HAPPY Girlllll</span></strong> !!!&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">When I met my my boyfriend&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">years</span></strong> ago, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">he started calling me <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Holga</span></strong>, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">cause I would work with <strong><span style="color: black;">HEAVY</span></strong> machinery in the garden, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">wearing my&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">sleeveless</span></strong> t-shirt, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">my&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">mini-skirt</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: black;">construction</span></strong> boots ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">The name has stayed with <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ME</span></strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Ealier today, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">a farmer&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">friend</span></strong> of mine gave me his old <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TRACTOR</span></strong>, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">which was weathering&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">away</span></strong> </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">in a corner of his barn, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">in&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">exchange</span></strong> for a year-supply </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">of fresh <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">eggs </span></strong>from my girlz ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">And it <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WORKS</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Isn't it a <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">beaut<span style="color: black;">y</span></span></strong>?&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">RED</span></strong> and&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">RUSTY</span></strong> just at the right spots ! </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">What a <strong><span style="color: black;">TRADE</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Gotta <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GO</span></strong> now !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Must drive it </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">round</span></strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>round</strong></span> the mountain </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">for a while </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">to&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">show off</span></strong>&nbsp;... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">or until I get <strong>dizzy</strong> ... ;-)</span><br /> <br /> </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-8305934435912679422?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-88977135577542123032011-09-09T10:00:00.000-04:002011-09-09T10:00:10.532-04:00SURPRISE BOX GARDEN ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kXOZ4VoIDro/Tmoanjk-6EI/AAAAAAAACco/3vFFJZ69tKU/s1600/begoniahen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kXOZ4VoIDro/Tmoanjk-6EI/AAAAAAAACco/3vFFJZ69tKU/s400/begoniahen.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><center><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>CLOSED</strong></span> the coop for the night yesterday, <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">putting to <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BED</span></strong> 3 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">ROOSTERS</span> </span></strong>and 8 <strong>HENS</strong> ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">EARLY</span></strong> this morning, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">as I walked through the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GARDEN </span></strong></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">on my way to let them<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> FREE</span></strong>, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I stopped on my path ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>SOMETHING</strong> was moving in the begonias ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HOLY</span></strong> poultry !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">A tiny <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HEN</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Tamed enough to be <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HELD</span></strong> in your arms !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Where did it <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">COME</span></strong> from ?&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOBODY</span></strong> around raises chicken ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I bet someone left her in our yard during the night ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">It happened with a <strong>COCK-A-DOODLE</strong> a few years back ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">She is<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> ADORABLE</span></strong> !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">And a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">KEEPER</span></strong> for sure !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Told you our <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GARDEN</span></strong> is a </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>GIANT</strong> surprise box ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">You just <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NEVER</span></strong> knows what will </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">APPEAR</span></strong> or <strong>VANISH ...</strong>&nbsp;</span></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-8897713557754212303?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-65160124915251018882011-09-08T21:02:00.000-04:002011-09-09T09:18:08.539-04:00LIKE A TEAR ON MY CHEEK ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cnyjnNBgz5M/TmoQWKjfHdI/AAAAAAAACcc/bojGIOKccIc/s1600/minigourd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cnyjnNBgz5M/TmoQWKjfHdI/AAAAAAAACcc/bojGIOKccIc/s400/minigourd.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><center>A <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TINY </span></strong>tobacco box gourd <br /> on a giant <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FUZZY</span></strong> leaf .... <br /> Like a yet-to-open green flower <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BUD</span></strong> <br /> on a waxy <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LILIPAD</span></strong> plate ... <br /> Like a <strong><span style="color: black;">SAD</span></strong> tear on a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BIG</span></strong> cheek ... <br /> It has been almost 2 <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MONTHS</span></strong> <br /> since our round-and-pack Mikey <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DISAPEARED</span></strong> ...<br /> Now, <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">AGAIN</span></strong>, <br /> another of our cats is <span style="color: black;"><strong>MISSING</strong></span> ... <br /> Patte-Blanche, our grey <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TABBY</span></strong><br /> who was <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">RESCUED</span></strong> from a jaw-trapped last fall <br /> has <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT</span></strong> been around since Saturday ... <br /> Keeping my fingers <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CROSSED</span></strong> he will return <br /> and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ANNOY</span></strong> me with his non-stop need for <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LOVE</span></strong> and his drooling ... <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHAT</span></strong> is happening ? <br /> Is a <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>CREATURE</strong></span> lurking in the woods <br /> waiting for a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">PREY</span></strong> ? This is <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT</span></strong> good ... <br /> Life can be <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TOUGH</span></strong> in the wilderness ... <br /> C'mon, <strong>PATTE-BLANCHE</strong> ! <br /> Get your butt <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HERE</span></strong> right <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOW</span></strong> !!!</center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6516012491525101888?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-90780966469917236162011-09-07T12:53:00.000-04:002011-09-07T12:53:14.778-04:00THE LEGEND OF LA GRANDE GRINGA LOCA ...<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-is9_DEtMHfk/Tmeg6hTfoiI/AAAAAAAACcM/ZXAjwu4pvtM/s1600/scorpion2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-is9_DEtMHfk/Tmeg6hTfoiI/AAAAAAAACcM/ZXAjwu4pvtM/s400/scorpion2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_4e679e60f06fa6e84936946"> <center>Just received the<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> STRANGEST</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">COOLEST</span></strong> surprise ever </center></div> <center><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> in the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MAIL</span></strong> this morning ! </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> Sent by my <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BESTEST</span></strong> friend Guy, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> it brought back<span style="background-color: white;"> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">INSTANT</span></strong></span> memories </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> and made <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ME</span></strong> smile ! A <strong>SCORPION</strong> ! </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> See, a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FEW</span></strong> years ago, spending time the boyz and friends in <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MEXICO</span></strong>, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> a scorpion <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FELL</span></strong> from the roof in the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SCOOP</span></strong> of my t-shirt </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> while I was <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">READING</span></strong> in a hamac. </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> I reacted as <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FAST</span></strong> as a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DEVIL</span></strong> dropped in <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HOLY</span></strong> water, </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> cursing, <span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">JERKING</span></strong> and dancing around like a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MAD</span></strong> woman </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">while people around watched, mouth <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">OPEN</span></strong>, </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">wondering what was <strong>WRONG</strong>.&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">The beast <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FINALLY</span></strong> dropped on the floor </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">and ran <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">AWAY</span></strong> fast ...&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">It didn't even have the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CHANCE</span></strong> to bite <strong>ME</strong> ! </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">There was a moment of <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SILENCE</span></strong> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">then we <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ALL</span></strong> started laughing !&nbsp; </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">There is now a <strong>LEGEND</strong> going around in the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">YUCATAN </span></strong></span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">about the Grande <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GRINGA</span></strong> Loca <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHO</span></strong> Scared a Malo <strong>ALACRÁN</strong> </span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">by dancing the <strong>EVIL</strong> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">OJO BAILA</span></strong> ...</span></div> </center></span><center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-9078096646991723616?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-8616850100037110542011-09-06T10:20:00.000-04:002011-09-06T10:20:32.093-04:00HAIL THE KING OF THE GARDEN !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cJk-hfKBhFE/TmYrMPJGL6I/AAAAAAAACcI/9JeY1wLhPnU/s1600/BRUG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cJk-hfKBhFE/TmYrMPJGL6I/AAAAAAAACcI/9JeY1wLhPnU/s400/BRUG.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <br /> <center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LUSHNESS</span></strong>, colors and scents <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MINGLING</span></strong> with the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FIVE</span></strong> senses <br /> at the entrance of my <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LOVE</span></strong> shack ... <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ALMOST</span></strong> unbearable <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SWEETNESS</span></strong> of the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GIANT</span></strong> Angel Bells <br /> showing off like the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">KING</span></strong> of the garden <br /> standing behind his wooden <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">THRONE</span></strong> ... <br /> while old roses, <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">JASMINE</span></strong>, butterfly bushes, tall white <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TOBACCO FLOWERS</span></strong>, <br /> , <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">PATCHOULI</span></strong>, geraniums and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BASIL</span></strong> <br /> applaude him with their <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">PERFUME</span></strong> all-sorts ... <br /> Wish I could bottle it<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> ALL</span></strong> up and take <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHIFFS</span></strong> of it <br /> during the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BLEAK</span></strong> cold <strong>DARK</strong> days of winter, <br /> when nature is <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SLEEPING </span></strong><br /> under <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FEET</span></strong> of snow ...</center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-861685010003711054?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-12471922329494765052011-09-05T11:24:00.000-04:002011-09-05T11:50:39.296-04:00MIND READING ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s4pD2VTneZY/TmTnzrunmRI/AAAAAAAACcE/RIp9iPvtlqM/s1600/cowbutts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s4pD2VTneZY/TmTnzrunmRI/AAAAAAAACcE/RIp9iPvtlqM/s400/cowbutts.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_4e64e0838a6d43634383274"><center>I <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">STRONGLY </span></strong>believe </center></div><center><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">that animals <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CAN</span></strong> read our thoughts ... </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">Drove throught the mountains <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">AROUND</span></strong> yesterday, </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">UP</span></strong> the hills and <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>DOWN</strong></span> the valleys, </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">to spend time with an <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">OLD</span></strong> friend I hadn't seen in months ... </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">Ah ! <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SEPTEMBER</span></strong> ! </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">With its <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">INCREDIBLY</span></strong> lighted days, full of <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CONTRASTS</span></strong>, </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">its <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DRAMATIC</span></strong> skies in shades of steel blue and perriwinkle, </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">its smells of <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">RIPE</span></strong> golden fields </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">and dark<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> HUMID</span></strong> forests ... </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">A mo<span class="text_exposed_show">nth during which one <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">COULD</span></strong> believe, </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show">for a few moments, </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show">that winter will <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NO LONGER</span></strong> show up, </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show">that everything will stay <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #009900;">GREEN</span></strong>, that the doors and windows will stay <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WIDE OPEN</span></strong>, </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show">that the SNOW will stay <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TRAPPED</span></strong> in the clouds </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show">and that walking <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BAREFOOT</span></strong> in the grass will be possible </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">EVEN</span></strong> in February ... </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WISHFULL</span></strong> thinking ...&nbsp; </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show">As <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">IF</span></strong> on cue, </span><span class="text_exposed_show">the cows </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show">near the fence where I had <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">STOPPED</span></strong> my car for a moment, </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ALL</span></strong> turned around, </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show">as if on <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CUE</span></strong>, </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show">and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">MOONED</span></strong> me ...&nbsp; </span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="text_exposed_show"><strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: #009900;">DREAM</span> </span></strong>on ...</span></div></center><center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-1247192232949476505?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-84112479455624281932011-09-04T19:17:00.000-04:002011-09-05T11:51:07.918-04:00THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT ! ! !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cQQt0PTkQm8/TmQF1s2KbkI/AAAAAAAACcA/wj5qt9peWJ8/s1600/pepperface.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cQQt0PTkQm8/TmQF1s2KbkI/AAAAAAAACcA/wj5qt9peWJ8/s400/pepperface.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"></span><br /> <center>I'm in a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GOOFY</span></strong> state of mind ...&nbsp; <br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Could it be the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FUMES</span></strong> I sniffed all morning ?&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I can <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ALMOST</span></strong> feel two little HORNS pointing through my <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>SKULL</strong></span> cap ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">My chapped <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HANDS</span></strong> are turning into cooked LOBSTER claws boiled in water ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">RED</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color: orange;">YELLOW</span></strong> sweet peppers, </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LONG </span></strong>cubana and <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>FAT</strong></span> jalapeños ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong>CHARRED</strong> in the oven till their skin <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BLISTERED </span></strong></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">and they <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BEGGED</span></strong> to be stripped of&nbsp;it &nbsp;and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SLATHERED </span></strong></span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">with <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HOT</span></strong> olive oil ...&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">Muuuuuuu-a-a-a-a-a-hhhhhhh !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">The <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DEVIL</span></strong> made <strong>ME</strong> do it !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I can <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT </span></strong>help it !&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">I am a <strong>VIOLENT</strong> vegetarian ;-)&nbsp; </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}">So ... </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong>WHAT</strong> </span>state of mind are </span><br /> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{&quot;type&quot;:3}"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">YOU</span></strong> in <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">TODAY</span></strong> ?</span></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-8411247945562428193?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-38096563696226824352011-09-03T12:37:00.000-04:002011-09-05T11:49:34.102-04:00FIRST, THERE WERE 13 ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-whkpLcYNEVw/TmJUO87olBI/AAAAAAAACb0/q4OBd3QkOJ8/s1600/poulenoire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-whkpLcYNEVw/TmJUO87olBI/AAAAAAAACb0/q4OBd3QkOJ8/s400/poulenoire.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><center><span style="background-color: white;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CHICKEN</span></strong> </span>loft stories ... <br /> FIRST there were 10 HENS and 3 ROOSTERS ... <br /> Then, when I got back <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">HOME</span></strong>, <br /> there were only 8 HENS and 3 ROOSTERS ... <br /> My charming and beautiful dog Nikita managed to<span style="background-color: white;"><strong> <span style="color: #cc0000;">SNAG</span></strong></span> one of the new DINOSAUR babies, <br /> the ones I incubated in SPRING, <br /> played a little <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">TOO</span></strong> rough with it <br /> and broke her neck ... <br /> Bad, BAAAAAAAAAAD dog !!! <br /> The other HEN was still missing and had been for <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">OVER</span></strong> a month now,<br /> leaving us wondering WHAT had happened to her ... <br /> <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">MYSTERY</span></strong> solved !!! <br /> Upon cutting brambles behind the GARDEN this morning, <br /> my right hand got <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">PECKED</span></strong> to blood <br /> by a FIERY dark creature LOOMING under a bush ... <br /> I sloooooooooowly bent and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DARED</span></strong> looking in there ... <br /> Miss Réglisse (Licorice, in English) was HIDING&nbsp;under the blackberries&nbsp;! <br /> I <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">RAN</span></strong> to get a bowl of corn and some water <br /> and&nbsp;when I returned she was <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NO LONGER</span></strong> there. <br /> But ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P7FMc1wg6eQ/TmJUShJ3vDI/AAAAAAAACb4/kRK9kwqmVLo/s1600/oeufs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P7FMc1wg6eQ/TmJUShJ3vDI/AAAAAAAACb4/kRK9kwqmVLo/s400/oeufs.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>13 warm <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">EGGS</span></strong> were grouped together in a makeshift NEST ! <br /> ALL this time, even DURING hurricane Irene, <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DESPITE</span></strong> rain AND wind AND heat, <br /> she was keeping her unborned babies SAFE ... <br /> Unfortunately, our <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ROOSTER</span></strong> and KING Jello has been out of the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SEX</span></strong> business for a year now <br /> and the two Ameraucana ROOSTERS are still TOO young to apply for the JOB <br /> so there was <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NO</span></strong> hope the eggs were VIABLE ... <br /> To make SURE, I candled them to see if anything inside them was <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ALIVE</span></strong> ... <br /> nope ... <br /> So I got RID of them, waiting to see HOW she would react ... <br /> She went back to find her nest <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">EMPTY</span></strong>, stayed a couple of minutes, <br /> looked at ME then RAN to the coop to have a PARTY meal with the others, <br /> as if she was <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">RELIEVED</span></strong> her mother DUTIES were over ... <br /> Now, we are looking FORWARD <br /> to finding the first <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">BLUE</span></strong> egg any day now ... <br /> The BEARDED hen is <strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">READY</span></strong> to lay ! <br /> <br /> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cockadoodle !</span></strong></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-3809656369622682435?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-68632066808147690052011-09-02T11:20:00.002-04:002011-09-05T12:26:46.009-04:00PURPLE SWEETNESS ...<div><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DaFqZ06WhC4/TmDsQlBYOyI/AAAAAAAACbg/lIC8aDed3eY/s1600/plumbranch.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647773702282558242" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DaFqZ06WhC4/TmDsQlBYOyI/AAAAAAAACbg/lIC8aDed3eY/s400/plumbranch.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a> <br /> <div><center>Doing <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">PLUM</span></strong> mathematics this morning ... <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">ONE</span></strong> plum, two plums, three ... <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647773751449743954" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hwbwl_djurA/TmDsTcLv8lI/AAAAAAAACbo/kl1ZDI30izg/s400/plumbowl.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /><br /> <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">ONE</span></strong> bowl of plums, two bowls of plums, three ... <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">ONE</span></strong> pound of plums, two pounds of plums, three ... If you make 8 <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">JARS</span></strong> of plum <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">JAM</span></strong> with <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">ONE</span></strong> bowl of plums which weighs 10 <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">POUNDS</span></strong> and you picked up 11 <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">BOWLS</span></strong> of plums, <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WHAT DO YOU GET ?</span></strong> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647773754671497586" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fRXzhfzAIeE/TmDsToL4AXI/AAAAAAAACbw/Wi1MsMyEe68/s400/plums.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br /> 110 <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">POUNDS</span></strong> of plums, 88 <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">JARS</span></strong> of plum <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">JAM</span></strong>, a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">VERY</span></strong> tired Italian plum <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">TREE</span></strong>, a <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">KITCHEN</span></strong> that smells divine, a <strong><span style="color: #6600cc;">PURPLE</span></strong> fixation and a <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GIANT</span></strong> sugar rush !</center> <center></center></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6863206680814769005?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-92071970923940037052011-09-01T10:44:00.003-04:002011-09-07T12:55:00.720-04:00I'M BACK ! I'M BACK !<div> <div> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uvG7YUHIPKw/Tl-g1-IV4aI/AAAAAAAACbQ/qMO4zBuqzjg/s1600/pinkturtle.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647409306817388962" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uvG7YUHIPKw/Tl-g1-IV4aI/AAAAAAAACbQ/qMO4zBuqzjg/s400/pinkturtle.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" width="300" /></a><br /> <br /> <center>Yooohoooooooo ?</center><center> </center><center> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ANYBODY</span></strong> home ? I'm BAAAAACK ! And this time, it's for <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">REAL</span></strong> !</center><center> </center><center> I am so, <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SO</span></strong> happy, you have NO idea !</center><center> </center><center> I've been french-<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">KISSING</span></strong> the walls of my house for the past few HOURS, feeding the dogs and cats HUMONGOUS bags of TREATS, knealing in my garden and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">EMBRACING</span></strong> my flowers ... </center><center> </center><center>I've been making wild plum <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">JAMS</span></strong> and coforful chili <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">PICKLES</span></strong> and elderbery <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">WINE</span></strong> ... </center><center> </center><center>I've been <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FILLLING</span></strong> sketch book after sketch book with <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">IDEAS</span></strong> that were imprisoned in my head for <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">OVER</span></strong> a month ... </center><center> </center><center>I've been basking in the sun on the steps of my outdoor <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DUNGEON</span></strong> with two HENS on my lap, SNAPPING arms and legs away from plastic DOLLS and cleaning two unidentied SKULLS ... </center><center> </center><center>I am <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SO</span></strong> very lucky ... </center><center> </center><center>Boyfriend is <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">COMPLETELY</span></strong> mended and already at WORK in his shop ...</center><center> </center><center> Spawn jumped on the bus with his <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GUITAR</span></strong> on his back for his first day of <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SCHOOL</span></strong> earlier ... </center><center> </center><center>It all <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">STARTED</span></strong> with my blog disappearance for a month in spring ...</center><center> </center><center>Then, my Etsy convo service went <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NUTS</span></strong> and I could <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NOT </span></strong>receive or send any messages ...</center><center> </center><center><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">FINALLY</span></strong>, my boyfriend got <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SERIOUSLY</span></strong> ill and was hospitalised for a while at the <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HOSPITAL</span></strong> in the intensive care unit ...</center><center> </center><center>Just returned to <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">NORMAL</span></strong> yesterday ...</center><center> </center><center> I'm back ! I'm <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">BAAAAACK</span></strong> ! </center><center> </center><center> BOING ! BOING ! BOING !</center><center> </center><center> Jumping <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">UP</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">DOWN</span></strong> with JOY like a Mexican bean on a poggo stick !</center><center> </center><center> So, <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SO</span></strong> happy !</center><center> </center><center> How have you <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ALL</span></strong> been,</center><center> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GUYZ</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">GALZ</span></strong> ?I have missed you <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ALL</span></strong> so much !</center></div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-9207197092394003705?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-87039989559365901482011-04-29T13:56:00.007-04:002011-04-29T14:56:52.771-04:00BE NICE TO YOUR MOM SALE ! ! !<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f3wyj7u9EP8/TbsFs1vtq8I/AAAAAAAACa0/8FpHignSeK8/s1600/fairyloveme-8x8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601076829464931266" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f3wyj7u9EP8/TbsFs1vtq8I/AAAAAAAACa0/8FpHignSeK8/s400/fairyloveme-8x8.jpg" /></a> <center><strong><span style="color:#993399;">BE NICE TO YOUR MOM SALE </span></strong> <p></p>in my<span style="color:#000000;"> </span><a href="http://mypinkturtlestudio.etsy.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Etsy store</span></strong></a> ! <p></p>25% off <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>EVERTHING</strong></span> in store ! <p></p>3 days only ! <p></p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">April 29-30 and May 1st ! </span></strong> <p></p>Just use Code<span style="color:#993399;"> </span><strong><span style="color:#993399;">MAMAN25 </span></strong> <div></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-8703998955936590148?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-753836140253943872011-04-22T11:10:00.006-04:002011-04-22T11:26:01.731-04:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADEMOISELLE EARTH ! ! !<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7GLCW-6jNcc/TbGdFFC1HXI/AAAAAAAACas/kjXMhrI2ETY/s1600/3earths.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 249px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598428522377190770" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7GLCW-6jNcc/TbGdFFC1HXI/AAAAAAAACas/kjXMhrI2ETY/s400/3earths.jpg" /></a> <center>We keep on <strong><span style="color:#339999;">JUGGLING</span></strong> with our planet <p></p>as <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">IF</span> </strong>we had a <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">COUPLE</span></strong> more <p></p>to replace this one <p></p>if it gets <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">BROKEN</span></strong> ... <p></p>Careless <p></p>and <p></p><strong><span style="color:#339999;">SO SURE</span></strong> of ourselves ... <p></p>There is only <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">ONE</span></strong> planet <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>EARTH</strong> </span>... <p></p>Once this one goes <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">BAD</span></strong>, <p></p>there will not be another <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">ONE</span></strong> <p></p>to replace it ... <p></p>With <strong><span style="color:#339999;">DAILY</span></strong> gestures, <p></p>show how much <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">YOU </span></strong>care <p></p>about <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">HER</span></strong> .... <p></p>Love <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>AND</strong></span> peace <p></p>on <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">EARTH</span></strong> ! <p></p><span style="color:#339999;"><strong>HAPPY BIRTHDAY</strong></span> <p></p>Mademoiselle Gaïa ! </center> <center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-75383614025394387?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-45271610393375916722011-04-21T12:23:00.005-04:002011-04-21T12:30:39.626-04:00SURPRISE GOODIES ARE ... GOOD ! ! !<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YIOL_5S1J_g/TbBakZaUSjI/AAAAAAAACak/duYwblhje-w/s1600/bubblegum.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598073918164585010" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YIOL_5S1J_g/TbBakZaUSjI/AAAAAAAACak/duYwblhje-w/s400/bubblegum.jpg" /></a> <center>Whenever entering a store, <p></p>if I <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>SPOT</strong></span> a vending machine <p></p>I <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">JUST</span></strong> have to check the goodies <p></p>they <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">SPIT OUT</span></strong> for 50 cents ! <p></p>My son <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">NO LONGER</span></strong> wants <p></p>to come shopping with <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">ME</span></strong>, <p></p>he says he is ashamed <p></p>of his <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">RETARDED</span></strong> mother ... <p></p>He he he ... <p></p>I <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">REALLY</span></strong> splurged today <p></p>and got <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>ALL</strong> </span>these <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>FANTASTIC</strong></span> and <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">COLORFUL </span></strong> <p></p>japanese-looking <p></p>mini <strong><span style="color:#990000;">ALIEN</span></strong> animals <p></p>for $3.00 ! <p></p>I<span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong> LOVE</strong></span> capsule toys ! <p></p>And miss the <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">GOOD OLD DAYS</span></strong> <p></p>when Cracker Jack popcorn boxes <p></p>would hide a <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">REAL</span></strong> 3-D plastic toy <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">INSIDE </span></strong> <p></p>instead <p></p>of the <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">LAME</span></strong> paper stickers <p></p>you get <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">NOW</span></strong> ... <div></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-4527161039337591672?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-33062070623093857892011-04-18T15:41:00.005-04:002011-04-18T15:54:00.275-04:00REFUSED BY ONE, LOVE BY ANOTHER ...<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand; HEIGT: 315px" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597012126358870514" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qBOm99bbIhw/TayU3-ssmfI/AAAAAAAACaU/by12-f_pTao/s400/3glasses.jpg" /> <center><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>MONDAY</strong></span> morning is <p></p>garbage/recycling <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">DAY</span></strong> ! <p></p>On my way to the village, <p></p>I had to <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">STOP</span></strong> by a spilling-over-with-trash bin <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">BECAUSE</span></strong> </;P>my 6th scavenging <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">SENSE</span></strong> <p></p>told me so ... <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">BINGO ! JACKPOT ! BULLSEYE !</span></strong> <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span>A real <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>TREASURE</strong></span> trove ! <p></p><strong>ARGHHHHH !</strong> <p></p>Look at this neat <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">TRIO</span></strong> of <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>PIRATE</strong></span> cocktail glasses ! <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">COLORS !</span></strong> <p></p>More, <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">MORE </span></strong>colors ! <p></p>Feeling brightness <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">DEPRIVED</span></strong> <p></p>on this bleak <strong>GREY</strong> miserable day ! <p></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597012136452038802" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MtPGhNe8E5A/TayU4kTGIJI/AAAAAAAACac/aNpJ09OdGPQ/s400/seatedfrog.jpg" /> <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">WABI-SABI</span></strong> ... <p></p>Quiet,<span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong> UNDECLARED</strong></span> beauty in <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>IMPERFECTION </strong></span> <p></p>that waits patiently to be <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">DISCOVERED</span></strong> ... <p></p>An old <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">CHILDREN</span></strong> folding wooden chair ... <p></p>A pair of white <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">AND</span></strong> black plastic die ... <p></p>A lovely seated <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">PONDERING</span></strong> frog garden ornament ... <p></p>One's discarded <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">GOOD-FOR-NOTHING </span></strong> <p></p>possessions ... <p></p>Now mine, <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">ALL</span></strong> mine <p></p>to cherish<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"> AND</span></strong> enjoy ... </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-3306207062309385789?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-14642641167275253782011-04-15T13:49:00.005-04:002011-04-15T13:56:29.156-04:00JUJUBES ...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FU9_ZyOxHxg/TaiF3Nk2X3I/AAAAAAAACaM/b1X6ws7qc2o/s1600/jujubes.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 335px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595869720591359858" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FU9_ZyOxHxg/TaiF3Nk2X3I/AAAAAAAACaM/b1X6ws7qc2o/s400/jujubes.jpg" /></a> <center>Today is a <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">WEIRD</span></strong> day ... <p></p>A no-gas-in-the-tank <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">DAY</span></strong> ... <p></p>A might-as-well-walk backwards <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">DAY</span></strong> ... <p></p>A what's-going-on<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"> DAY</span></strong> ... <p></p>A tiger-in-a-cage <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">DAY</span></strong>... <p></p>A Wednesday-the-13 <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">DAY</span></strong> ... <p></p>Spinning in <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">CIRCLE</span></strong> in my studio <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">WHILE </span></strong>munching on<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"> JUJUBES</span></strong> ... <p></p>Blame it on the full <strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">PINK</span></strong> moon <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">OR</span></strong> <p></p>full <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">EGG </span></strong>moon <p></p>OR <p></p>full <strong><span style="color:#009900;">GRASS </span></strong>moon <p></p>coming ... <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">TOTALLY </span></strong>weird <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">DAY</span></strong> ... <div></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-1464264116727525378?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-68010031431881005622011-04-14T16:16:00.005-04:002011-04-14T16:30:27.214-04:00FEEL GOOD SPRING SALE ! ! !<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595536477259415330" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T11QRKkyh2A/TadWx5bJvyI/AAAAAAAACaE/p76yaoscW7Q/s400/wbB.jpg" /> <center><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>FEEL</strong></span> <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>GOOD</strong></span> <strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">SPRING</span></strong> <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">SALE </span></strong> <center> <p></p>IN MY <p></p></center><a href="http://mypinkturtlestudio.etsy.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">ETSY SHOP</span></strong> </a>! <p></p>Buy <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">2 SMALL</span></strong> wood block prints <p></p>and <p></p>get <strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">one FREE</span></strong> ! <p></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595536475756502322" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1PbE4ogW-wY/TadWxz01HTI/AAAAAAAACZ8/LbnsnZ9srGE/s400/wbA.jpg" /> <p></p>choose <span style="color:#00cccc;"><strong>ANY</strong></span> 4"x4", 4"x5" or 3"x6" <p></p>prints <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">MOUNTED</span></strong> on wood ! <p></p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;"><strong>TODAY</strong></span> and<span style="color:#ff6666;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">FRIDAY</span> </strong>only ! <p></p><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">April 14 and 15 ! </span></strong> <div></div></center> <center></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6801003143188100562?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-54037935287379519332011-04-12T09:14:00.004-04:002011-04-12T09:20:54.135-04:00THIS PLACE IS A ZOO ! ! !<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rDAJRdGddn4/TaRQ6zNL69I/AAAAAAAACZk/pFgA61Z0im4/s1600/nonopoules.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594685608209148882" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rDAJRdGddn4/TaRQ6zNL69I/AAAAAAAACZk/pFgA61Z0im4/s400/nonopoules.jpg" /></a> <center>The sun is <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>OUT </strong></span> <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span>and <p></p>the front door <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">OPEN</span></strong> ... <p></p>I have been <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">RIPPIN</span></strong>G plastic baby<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"> DOLLS</span></strong> apart <p></p>for an <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">ART</span></strong> project this morning ... <p></p>One of them had a <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>CHATTING</strong></span> box in her torso <p></p>and when you press it <p></p>it giggles <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">AND</span></strong> cooes <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">AND</span></strong> says Maman ... <p></p>The dogs are going <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">CRAZY </span></strong>about it <p></p>so I have been <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">TEASING</span></strong> them with it <p></p>and laughing my <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">HEART</span></strong> out ... <p></p>Look who got <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">CURIOUS</span></strong> about the noises ... <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">OUT</span></strong> girlz ! <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">NO</span></strong> chicken allowed<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"> INSIDE</span></strong> ! <p></p>Do <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">YOU</span></strong> believe me <p></p>when I say my <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">HOUSE</span></strong> is <p></p>a <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">ZOO</span></strong> ? <div></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-5403793528737951933?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-68615374653903838492011-04-10T13:42:00.005-04:002011-04-11T17:10:34.754-04:00TWO ORIGINAL PAINTINGS FOR SALE ! ! !<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-seQSInAVK70/TaHupzyjtZI/AAAAAAAACZc/uLMuqfVf7NE/s1600/ANGEL.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 395px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594014614215177618" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-seQSInAVK70/TaHupzyjtZI/AAAAAAAACZc/uLMuqfVf7NE/s400/ANGEL.jpg" /></a> <div> <center><strong><span style="color:#339999;">HEART &amp; BLUE BIRD ANGEL<span style="font-size:0;"></span></span></strong> (6"x6") <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">SOLD ! </span></strong> <p></p> <p></p>These two little <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">original</span></strong> paintings <p></p>are up for grabs ! <p></p> <p></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594014608826185346" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F_X-8ve0EPI/TaHupftuNoI/AAAAAAAACZU/GJQSoOENlcw/s400/FISH.jpg" /> <p></p><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">APRIL FISH ANGEL</span></strong> (6"x8") <p></p>Both are available <p></p>for <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">immediate</span></strong> purchase <p></p>in my <a href="http://mypinkturtlestudio.etsy.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Etsy shop</span></strong></a> <p></p>and up for <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">auction</span></strong> <p></p>at <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">99 CENTS only</span></strong> <p></p>on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/mypinkturtle/m.html?_dmd=1&amp;_ipg=50&amp;_sop=12&amp;_rdc=1"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000000;"><strong>eBay</strong></span></a> ending <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Wednesday, April 13</strong></span> <p></p>Hope Spring has <strong><span style="color:#339999;">finally</span></strong> sprung <p></p>in <strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">your</span></strong> neck of the wood ! <div></div></center></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6861537465390383849?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-81814885708999284502011-04-07T14:45:00.007-04:002011-04-07T14:57:52.408-04:00BORING ! ! !<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8NSjH1FNOFs/TZ4Ho__fpoI/AAAAAAAACZM/buozLwxFp5o/s1600/moose.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592916188194645634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8NSjH1FNOFs/TZ4Ho__fpoI/AAAAAAAACZM/buozLwxFp5o/s400/moose.jpg" /></a> <center><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">HOW </span></strong>can you <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">LIVE</span></strong> in the countryside <p></p>and <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">NOT</span></strong> be <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">BORED</span></strong> ? <p></p>Don't you <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">MISS</span></strong> the city ? <p></p>Aren't you <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">SCARED</span></strong> <p></p>of living so<span style="color:#cc0000;"> <strong>SECLUDED</strong></span> in the wild ? <p></p>Don't you <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">MISS</span></strong> the excitement of <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">BIG</span></strong> towns ? <p></p>The<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"> PROXIMITY</span></strong> of other people ? <p></p>Don't you long for <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">FANCY</span></strong> restaurants, <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">SPIFFY</span></strong> fashion boutiques <p></p>and <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>GLAMOUROUS</strong></span> nights at the theater ? <p></p>No, no, no, no, no, no, <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">NO</span></strong> ... <p></p>Took the <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">BACK</span></strong> trail in the village this morning <p></p>to get <strong>MILK</strong> at the grocery store <p></p>and met a <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">FRIEND</span></strong> ... <p></p>Daily <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">LIFE</span></strong> for a country <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">GIRL</span></strong> <p></p>can be <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">SO </span></strong>dull and <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">MONOTONOUS</span></strong> ... <p></p>! ! ! <div></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-8181488570899928450?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-42712290333837905772011-04-06T15:26:00.005-04:002011-04-06T15:32:38.857-04:00BLUE HERE AND THERE ...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xgFYCCG2EU0/TZy-79kx4QI/AAAAAAAACZE/sfUPy_cUqUM/s1600/mexcemetary.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592554774637699330" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xgFYCCG2EU0/TZy-79kx4QI/AAAAAAAACZE/sfUPy_cUqUM/s400/mexcemetary.jpg" /></a> <center>Enjoying lunch <p></p><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">OUTSIDE </span></strong> <p></p>under the <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">SUN </span></strong> <p></p>for the <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">FIRST</span></strong> time this year ... <p></p>In the tiny <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">OLD</span></strong> cemetary close by ... <p></p>Wonderful <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>SMELLS</strong></span> of cilantro, <p></p>jalapenos <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">AND</span></strong> warm corn tortillas <p></p>mingering with the blue, <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>BLUE</strong></span> sky ... <p></p>Transports me <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">BACK</span></strong> in <p></p>time<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"> AND</span></strong> place ... <p></p>Enjoying lunch <p></p>in a <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>SUNNY</strong></span> cemetary in <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">MEXICO</span></strong> ... <p></p>Same appetizing food<strong> <span style="color:#3333ff;">PERFUMES</span></strong> lingering <p></p>and <p></p>same <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>HURT-YOUR-EYES</strong></span> blue, <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">BLUE</span></strong> sky... <p></p>Chatting with <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">DEPARTED</span></strong> strangers <p></p>about the <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">BEAUTY </span></strong>of spring ... <p></p>Now <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">AND</span></strong> then ... <div></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-4271229033383790577?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-10214173591038580242011-04-05T09:33:00.006-04:002011-04-05T09:46:50.824-04:00THE WHEEL KEEPS ON TURNING ...<span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CKeZPvozArs/TZscFI7r69I/AAAAAAAACY8/NR39IMWRWjw/s1600/AAA.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592094236933352402" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CKeZPvozArs/TZscFI7r69I/AAAAAAAACY8/NR39IMWRWjw/s400/AAA.jpg" /></a> <center><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">EACH</span></strong> spring, <p></p>I walk in this <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">OLD</span></strong> orchard <p></p>to pay a <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">VISIT</span></strong> to Betsy and Daniel ... <p></p>She departed this world in 1865 <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>AND</strong> </span> <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span>he followed her 3 years <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">LATER</span></strong> ... <p></p>I don't know<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"> WHAT</span></strong> it is, <p></p>but there is <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">SOMETHING</span></strong> familiar <p></p>that <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">ATTRACTS</span></strong> me to this tombstone, <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>SEATED</strong></span> right in the middle <p></p>of <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">HUNDREDS</span></strong> of apple trees, <p></p><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">ALL ALONE</span></strong>, <p></p>high on a stack of rocks ... <p></p>This simple <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">YET</span></strong> <p></p>beautiful etched slab of marble <p></p>having gone through <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">SO MANY</span></strong> seasons ... <p></p>Witnessing the apple trees <p></p><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">BLOSSOM</span></strong> in spring, <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">RIPEN</span></strong> their fruits in summer <p></p>and <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">BENT</span></strong> over by their weight <p></p>and heavy <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">PERFUME</span></strong> in fall ... <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">TWO </span></strong>persons lying side by side <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">FOREVER</span></strong> ... <p></p>This is what <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">LIFE</span></strong> is <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">ALL</span></strong> about ... <p></p>A<strong> <span style="color:#cc0000;">BIG</span></strong> wheel <p></p>that keeps <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">ON</span></strong> turning ... <div></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-1021417359103858024?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-69063222445182746252011-04-04T11:41:00.004-04:002011-04-04T12:48:35.849-04:00SPRING ELIXIR ...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZDPQwGPEpVQ/TZn1nQNO-6I/AAAAAAAACY0/pSzNqci2gVo/s1600/maplemoon.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591770467071359906" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZDPQwGPEpVQ/TZn1nQNO-6I/AAAAAAAACY0/pSzNqci2gVo/s400/maplemoon.jpg" /></a> <center>After <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">HOURS </span></strong>and <strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">HOURS </span></strong> <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span>of boiling maple sap <p></p>in four <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">LARGE</span></strong> pots, <p></p>I just bottled <p></p>the first <span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>ELIXIR</strong> </span> <p></p>of the year ... <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Ah !</span></strong> <p></p><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">HOMEMADE</span></strong> maple syrup ! <p></p>The <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">ENTIRE</span></strong> house <p></p>smells like a <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">CANDY</span></strong> store ... <p></p><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">GOLDEN</span></strong> syrup tapped <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">STRAIGHT</span></strong> from our <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">TREES</span></strong> ... <p></p>The greatest <p></p><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">PLEASURE </span></strong> <p></p>of early Spring ... <div></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6906322244518274625?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-66079954359213059842011-04-01T14:49:00.006-04:002011-04-01T15:04:00.965-04:00NEW APRIL'S FOOL PAINTING ! ! !<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YvPvuR-JVHg/TZYgWsjNFFI/AAAAAAAACYs/RhDDYiNETzI/s1600/FishGirl-A.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590691561715078226" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YvPvuR-JVHg/TZYgWsjNFFI/AAAAAAAACYs/RhDDYiNETzI/s400/FishGirl-A.jpg" /></a> <center><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY !</span> </strong> <p></p>Just finished this little <p></p><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">FISH ANGEL</span></strong> <p></p><strong>6" x 8" </strong> <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">ORIGINAL</span></strong> canvas <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>PAINTING </strong></span> <p></p>Available in my<span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong> </strong></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71264115/april-fools-day-fish-angel-6x8-original"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#33cc00;"><strong>Etsy</strong></span></a> shop <strong>NOW</strong> ! <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>WHIMSICAL </strong></span> <p></p>and <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">FUNKY</span></strong> <p></p>isnt't she ? <p></p><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>POISSON D'AVRIL ! </strong></span></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-6607995435921305984?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-87123451094332723072011-03-30T15:34:00.006-04:002011-03-30T15:41:04.083-04:00GOOD, GOOD BOY ! ! !<strong></strong><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sI4Qqj7OpEw/TZOGhqly35I/AAAAAAAACYk/AOd_E5Gv9uE/s1600/pacco.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589959475423534994" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sI4Qqj7OpEw/TZOGhqly35I/AAAAAAAACYk/AOd_E5Gv9uE/s400/pacco.jpg" /></a> <center>Pacco is a <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>GOOD</strong></span> boy ! <p></p>I went hiking in the fields <p></p>with the <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">THREE</span></strong> dogs <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>EARLY</strong></span> this morning ... <p></p>Of course, <p></p>the <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">FOUR</span></strong> of us leave together <p></p>but I <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">ALWAYS</span></strong> end up walking <p></p>by <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>MYSELF </strong></span> <p></p>cause the <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">GOOFY TRIO</span></strong> <p></p>just takes off ... <p></p>On my way <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>BACK</strong></span>, <p></p>mumbling to myself <p></p>about how <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">BAD</span></strong>-mannered <p></p>my canine <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">PACK</span></strong> was, <p></p>I looked up <p></p>and <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">SMILED</span></strong> ... <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>NO</strong></span> better way to be <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">FORGIVEN</span></strong> ... <p></p>Just show up <p></p>with a <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">PITYFUL</span></strong> face <p></p>and a <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">GIFT</span></strong> ... <p></p>My Pacco <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">SURE</span></strong> is <p></p>a <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">GOOOOOOOD</span></strong> boy ! <div></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-8712345109433272307?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-7873761609051879272011-03-29T10:00:00.004-04:002011-03-29T10:06:38.809-04:00ONCE OF THESE DAYS THESE BOOTS ...<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ra22CYxnJS0/TZHm5ZqTf9I/AAAAAAAACYc/7C_xhMHwi_A/s1600/docfleurs.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 297px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589502486358753234" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ra22CYxnJS0/TZHm5ZqTf9I/AAAAAAAACYc/7C_xhMHwi_A/s400/docfleurs.jpg" /></a> <center>A girl <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>NEEDS</strong></span> <p></p>one <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">GOOD</span></strong> pair of <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">SEASONAL</span></strong> <p></p>Doc Marteens <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">BOOTS</span></strong> ... <p></p>at least <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>THIS</strong></span> girl here does ... <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">NO</span></strong> high-heels, <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">NO</span></strong> fancy straps, <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">NO</span></strong> open-toes <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">OR</span></strong> <p></p>delicately laced shoes <p></p>can <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">TOLERATE </span></strong> <p></p>my country life-style ... <p></p>My boots <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">NEED TO</span></strong> be made <p></p>for walking, <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">CAUSE</span></strong> that's just what <p></p>they'll <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">DO</span></strong> ! <p></p>Mud <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">OR</span></strong> chicken poop, <p></p>snow or dirt, <p></p>a girl's gotta be <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">STYLISH </span></strong> <p></p>never the less ... <div></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-787376160905187927?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-38501434003623156512011-03-28T11:29:00.005-04:002011-03-28T11:35:15.601-04:00COME MEET MY NEW DAUGHTER ...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EuIemNLK3Cg/TZCqGdG1F-I/AAAAAAAACYU/1_50aXzbGaM/s1600/talldoll.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589154165435996130" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EuIemNLK3Cg/TZCqGdG1F-I/AAAAAAAACYU/1_50aXzbGaM/s400/talldoll.jpg" /></a> <center>You know that I have <p></p>a little <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>SOFT SPOT</strong></span> for <p></p>hairless <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">PLASTIC</span></strong> baby dolls ... <p></p>Even though this one <p></p>is a <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">BIG</span></strong> girl, <p></p>she will<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"> NOW</span></strong> be <p></p>the <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">QUEEN</span></strong> of my orphenage ... <p></p>She came in the mail <p></p>in a <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">LARGE</span></strong> box, <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">NO</span></strong> return address ... <p></p>And she is <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">BALD</span></strong> ! <p></p>She looks like a <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">MINIATURE</span></strong>-sized <p></p>store display<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"> MANNEQUIN</span></strong> ... <p></p>3 feet <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">TALL</span></strong> <p></p>and <p></p>made in Canada ! <p></p>Someone out there <p></p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">SURE</span></strong> knew how to <p></p>make my heart <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">FLUTTER</span></strong> ... <p></p>She is <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">DIVINE</span></strong> ! <div></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-3850143400362315651?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-13628175799005833212011-03-24T15:32:00.004-04:002011-03-24T15:37:10.595-04:00GREEN WITH ENVY ...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FUMfHjGQep8/TYuc7rN3OoI/AAAAAAAACYM/iB7iODgJcws/s1600/green.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 345px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587732311710317186" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FUMfHjGQep8/TYuc7rN3OoI/AAAAAAAACYM/iB7iODgJcws/s400/green.jpg" /></a> <center>Suffering from a <p></p><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>SEVERE </strong></span>case <p></p>of <p></p><strong><span style="color:#009900;">CABIN FEVER</span></strong> ... <p></p>Will do <p></p><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>ANYTHING </strong></span><p></p>for just a tiny patch <p></p>of <p></p><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>GRASS </strong></span> <p></p>Going <strong><span style="color:#009900;">MAD</span></strong> <p></p>for <span style="color:#009900;"><strong>GREEN</strong></span> ! </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-1362817579900583321?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-45779317310982009332011-03-23T14:33:00.002-04:002011-03-23T14:35:13.785-04:00LAST DAY FOR HALF-PRICE SALE ! ! !<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ckeWUt7cxfs/TYjBWO271YI/AAAAAAAACYE/oPQRgLpjLCU/s1600/pendants.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 333px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586927925442893186" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ckeWUt7cxfs/TYjBWO271YI/AAAAAAAACYE/oPQRgLpjLCU/s400/pendants.jpg" /></a> <center><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>HALF-PRICE SALE</strong></span> <p></p>on <p></p><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">WOOD PENDANTS</span></strong> ! <p></p>Regular price $20.00 <p></p><strong>Today only !</strong> <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>$10 each</strong></span> ! <p></p><strong>20 different<span style="color:#cc0000;"> </span><span style="color:#00cccc;">STYLES</span></strong> ! <p></p>Come and visit <p></p>my <a href="http://mypinkturtlestudio.etsy.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">ETSY SHOP</span></strong></a> !!! </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-4577931731098200933?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-40862729491272500712011-03-22T11:06:00.006-04:002011-03-23T14:33:22.558-04:00HALF-PRICE SALE ON WOOD PENDANTS ! ! !<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ckeWUt7cxfs/TYjBWO271YI/AAAAAAAACYE/oPQRgLpjLCU/s1600/pendants.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 333px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586927925442893186" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ckeWUt7cxfs/TYjBWO271YI/AAAAAAAACYE/oPQRgLpjLCU/s400/pendants.jpg" /></a> <center><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>HALF-PRICE SALE</strong></span> <p></p>on <p></p><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">WOOD PENDANTS</span></strong> ! <p></p>Regular price $20.00 <p></p><strong>March 22 and 23</strong> <p></p><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>$10 ONLY</strong></span> ! <p></p><strong>20 different<span style="color:#cc0000;"> </span><span style="color:#00cccc;">STYLES</span></strong> ! <p></p>Come and visit <p></p>my <a href="http://mypinkturtlestudio.etsy.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">ETSY SHOP</span></strong></a> !!! </center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1565431063002406306-4086272949127250071?l=mypinkturtle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MyPinkTurtlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685216694058939591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565431063002406306.post-34132491091614059132011-03-21T13:18:00.003-04:002011-03-21T13:35:53.842-04:00EVERYTHING IS OLD ...<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ljrHolxfjfM/TYeL-AWmgxI/AAAAAAAACX8/-P1ARKDbFZA/s1600/mikeagain.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586587760139338514" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ljrHolxfjfM/TYeL-AWmgxI/AAAAAAAACX8/-P1ARKDbFZA/s400/mikeagain.jpg" /></a> <center>On my way back from <p></p>a <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>SKI</strong></span>