good luck

Yesterday out my studio window, I saw a snowy
cardinal sending good wishes.

Gyo Fujikawa

Gyo Fujikawa
one of my favorite illustrators. the main
reason is that i grew up seeing her pictures in
a lot of the books that my mom read to me.
and i think that's reason enough.
more info. on her:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyo_Fujikawa
and here
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D05EEDA163AF934A35751C1A96E958260

sticky buns & christmas morning

So, this is a new tradition that I've been wanting to start.  Sticky buns on Christmas morning.  Seems like a cozy smell good kind of breakfast to have.  Here's a recipe from Barefoot Contessa that I came across, that looks both easy & good!  

http://www.barefootcontessa.com/recipes-fall/14.html

hOLidaY'S

                         With a grand kick off to the Thanksgiving

             & Christmas Season, The Macy's Day Parade was

             filled with lots of yummy floats to look at.  It's 

             great to see that the 'Smurfs' are still around.  My

             little LuLu was thrilled with Hello Kitty & I can't

             help but to love how Kermit is sitting there pondering

            all of the questions of the world.