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1. Desperately Seeking Spring

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Every day I go out my back door, down the walkway to my studio.

It is still winter around these parts, even though severe cold appears to be behind us.  In Colorado we KNOW that we could still get 3 feet of snow! .. all the way into April.

Still, in my mind I have been planting flowers now. This flower bed that looks so bare, will be full of plants in around 12 weeks!  The grass will be green even before that!  I am so excited!  I love Spring!  I love when the birds get back from their vacation down south!  The woodpecker is already pounding on our chimney and I just smile!  Its all signs of Spring!   Soon I will be working in my studio with my door and windows open.  I am READY!!!


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2. A Lesson To Be Learned


Two things I learned on my walk today.

#1. If you travel just a little slower in life, you see more.

#2. If you travel too slow, you get run over.  (the next snail I saw was smashed).

So, is there a middle ground?   Travel slow and keep your eyes open?  Ditch the snail’s pace and hope for the best?   What did I learn today?  Hmmm… maybe nothing… but the snail was sure cool to look at.


Filed under: Just for fun, Kicking Around Thoughts, The Great Outdoors!

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3. Gar…Done!

Garden weeded √,  Zinnia Seeds planted √, Veggie Seeds planted √,  Herbs planted √,   Flowers planted √,  Talked to neighbor over the fence √,   Hornet traps set √,  Mulch spread √,  Flower planters planted √,  Watered everything √,  DONE!!    Now the wait… hoping it all LIVES!  ha!

The “Great Garden Planting” happens every year around Mother’s Day.  It is a lot of work, but when it’s done it’s great to kick back with a glass of iced tea in hand.

It’s time to get back to work for the Licensing Show in June.  There are baby albums and greeting cards to finish designing, another book idea to finish up and a new line to introduce to the world!

“Lae Dee Bugg” debuts in July!


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4. Planting!!

Oooh…. today I bought some Spanish Lavender for my garden. Even though I only have a weeee bit of time in the day to enjoy the garden each day, I am happy to dig around and imagine the best garden yet!


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5. Rocky Mountain High

I simply love Colorado, with its mountains and the W I D E open spaces. There is something about the vast blue sky that gives me a boost. I find that the breaks I take in my day are just as important as working hard in the studio. When I return to my studio I see things differently. My mind has rested and my body is more relaxed.  Yep, I am HIGH on life!!  Even my little cartoons are glad I left and have come back with a good attitude and the ideas begin to flow!


Filed under: Kicking Around Thoughts, The Great Outdoors!, Work is Play....?

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6. SEEDS!

It’s that time of year again.  A time to dream about the garden!  Many people begin cleaning their homes but my mind travels to the garden. I am not a master gardener, but I love digging and planting and waiting to see what comes up!  This year I am planting with my niece in mind. She is getting married in August and I love the idea of snipping off blooms for her center pieces!

I picked up some seeds at the nursery today and  will place an order at Burpee for some fancy zinnias!

HOORAY for SPRING!!!!  Rocks in my shoes, dirt in my hair, hahaha!  FUN in the sun!

…Okay, so we are expecting snow tomorrow and Monday… but I am already growing flowers in my dreams.


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