Recently I spent an afternoon enjoying the game of of rock, paper, scissors with my grandson. Such a simple game to learn and yet it held our attention for hours. Found myself watching my grandson, at the young age of five, not frustrate over winning or losing, but understanding the process of logic. In these days of technology, truly a blessing to see joy on the face of a little boy because it makes sense that "paper covers rock" or "scissors cut paper".  I came home with memories of his smile and more . . . which had me looking up the history of this game. In doing so, I learned that there are peace processes entitled same. Sure, it's simplistic . . . but keeping it simple can make a difference.

Moondog was recently the feature article on the yoganomics online magazine. Click link to read article:

http://yoganomics.net/2011/02/moondog-treasures/

Moondog Treasures

Moondog Treasures

Etsy PeaceNiKs

Etsy PeaceNiKs

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50284568/groovy-little-necklace-fine-silver

What happened? Where did everyone go?

This group seemed to be active at one point, but not anymore... Are you all still out there?

What can we do to bring this group back to life? I'd love to see it flourish, but I can't do it alone....
~ Sunfire

I have been away from the world of blogging for a bit. Longer than I thought actually!! I've changed the name of my personal blog and am going to be sharing some new things. Not sure if I'll keep up and post daily but I am hoping to share some of my new addictions (aka sweet tooth) to several art mediums new to me and my experience in the later part of 2009. I am still keeping my hands a bit muddy with clay projects but now I find myself washing paint brushes and picking up bits of fabric and thread off the floor. I've discovered that painting can be fun, messy, frustrating, challenging and quite satisfying. I've been messing about with painting on fabric and adding other mixed media. I have found mixed media collage to be fascinating and beautiful. I've been collecting a increasingly growing stack of books on this medium. See my Shelfari selections for some of the most recent books I've been reading and loving.
The two little pieces I've pictured here are my experiments with mixed media. They measure only 2 X 2 1/2" (not including the hangers). I began with a scrap of canvas and after some paint, magazine ephemera, rusty wire and beads . . . here's what I ended up with. Some tiny peace canvases.
I hope all of you can find time to satisfy your artistic sweet tooth. I am so fortunate to have a supportive partner who encourages me to have a go at whatever might artistic eye candy I might be drooling over. I hope this New Year brings peace and great art experiences and experimentation into your life.
Namaste.

I love jewelry with peace signs, and a heart too! I also love jewelry with a message, my Omm Jewelry, yoga inspired jewelry! Get a cup of tea and browse my shop! Take in the beauty and calmness that my jewelry and giftware can offer!

Love and Peace!
Linda

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30004461

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_1&listing_id=29075390&ga_search_query=peace&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5993592

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_6&listing_id=30320193&ga_search_query=peace&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5993592

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_8&listing_id=13517349&ga_search_query=peace&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5993592

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28330173

On November 5, 2009 bloggers around the globe will be blogging for PEACE.

We will speak with one voice. One subject. One day.

Will you be joining us?

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