Bags, Birds, and Screen Doors.....

Life and my crotchety computer have gotten in the way of blogging lately.  If you're thinking, "Gosh, I check in with Dulcy and leave comments but I don't seem to hear anything from her" it's not that I haven't tried.  Sometimes I'll write a nicely thought out little comment, then everything just comes to a complete standstill.  The ball spins and spins, and then I'm just kicked right off my server.  SOOO frustrating!  I haven't had it looked at yet because I don't want any bad news.. Like $$ bad news.  Let's just hope it's going through a little "phase".

But, I have been producing a bit of this and a bit of that.  Below are two little clutches I hooked back-to-back.

I'm keeping the pink one because the green button is from my mom's green suede coat she wore when I was a little girl.  I LOVED that coat.  She wore it when she was going somewhere special.  Back then, my parents really "dressed" when they went out for the evening.  Kelly green was a favorite color of hers, and she wore it well.

The other bag is for a family member.  I sent her a bag for her birthday, and she never received it.  I could get all sick about it being lost in the mail, but I think it will eventually turn up.

I was so excited when the mail came today because I had been waiting for a special package.  I WON 2nd place in Vicki's (2 bags full) giveaway.  My prize is this absolutely fabulous tea towel from Anthropologie.

I had to take a shot of it with my "March Hare" who is my favorite concrete bunny ever!  Oh!  First place is one of Vicki's most gorgeous hand-made nests.  Please check out her blog.... you won't believe what she makes!  Very different and wonderful.  Thanks Vicki!

I'm happy because we finally got a screen door put on the studio.  I really don't like air conditioning, even though I realize it's a necessary evil.  So, until it gets super hot and humid, I like to be able to get fresh air and listen to the sounds from the pond and the birds.

It kind of looks likes it's been there always doesn't it?

Speaking of birds, here's a quick shot I grabbed from the kitchen window of an indigo bunting.  We have about four that keep a vigil all day at the feeder.

Lastly, just a quick shout out to our strong and brave neighbors to the west in Joplin, Missouri.  They've been through something I can't possibly imagine... even after living in tornado alley here and K.C. my whole life (and spending many a night in the basement).  They have a huge weight on their shoulders right now and for a good long time to come.  The stories I'm hearing everyday and see in the paper are absolutely beyond what anyone should have to experience.  I haven't been there yet, but have talked to many who have.  "Talked" is not really accurate because anyone who's seen the devastation is usually at a loss for words.  Nothing on television or pictures in the news can begin to portray this horrendous loss of homes, businesses, and lives (still # unknown).  I usually don't get into this type of thing on my blog, but it's been front and center here for the past week.  Right now $$ donations are what's most needed.  If so inclined, see the American Red Cross.

xo
dulcy