Mixed-media textile artist, Judi Hurwitt, will be on Artistically Speaking Talk Show this Sunday 6:30 PM east/3:30 PM west. Judi is a dream doer living and working near Houston, TX. She specializes … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Mixed-media textile artist, Judi Hurwitt, will be on Artistically Speaking Talk Show this Sunday 6:30 PM east/3:30 PM west. Judi is a dream doer living and working near Houston, TX. She specializes … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Once upon a time in a land far far south there lived a mild-mannered, tennis-playing salesman named Mike. Together we lead a fairly normal life at the beach until a certain Saturday each fall when he … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I went to see Cars 2 on opening day with tickets I bought online from Fandango. It was a pretty easy process and there is also a Fandango app for iPhone or Android. See my review at … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I have been challenged to create a recipe for summer meals using Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries (#OreIdaFries) from Sam’s Club. I was excited to try this new product and was intrigued by the idea of … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Oh what a night!!! Hubby and I traveled to St. Mary's, GA to see the opening day of Cars 2 #gocars2. How much fun was that? We ordered our tickets from Fandango and this was to closest theater for … [Read more...]

written by Debra Disman

Pyramid Scheme Our June 19, 2011 Color Muze on Artistically Speaking Talk Show, introduced and explored the "Color Experience Pyramid". Complicated? Don't worry. We'll be revisiting this … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Guest post by Molly Gordon, MCC I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with lists. At their best, they are vivid, succinct, provocative instruments that promote learning. At their worst, they … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

UPDATE: WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED... Twitter Follower: Heidi @TheBusyNothings FaceBook Follower: Lisa Fulmer 1st: #13 Jill 2nd: #1 Penny 3rd: #31 Dee The tickets will be sent by … [Read more...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
I cannot wait to see the movie Cars 2 #gocars2...the further adventures of Mater and Lightening McQueen. I am going opening day!!! It has been five years since we first met them in Cars. This time the … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

EVENT: True Grit Family Meal VENUE: The Couch, In Front of the TV PARTY SIZE: 6 TYPE: Movie Review Party GRUB: True Grit Tamale Pie (recipe below), Jiffy Pop, Sarsaparilla...Paintin' Tonsils … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Okay..so my sister loves flavored waters. She always has one with her. She is coming to visit (people always visit when you live at the beach) and has requested that I fill the fridge with sparkling … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Colgate Reaches Out to the Community with #BuildingSmiles Tour The Colgate #Building Smiles tour is "A Children's Oral Health Improvement Program." The tour is visiting retailers, like Walmart, … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Guest Artist Vicki Miller Ode to Namatjira This is an art quilt, measuring about 55 X 45". It is based on a painting called "Ghost Gums - Mt Sonder" by a famous Australian Artist - Albert … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

"With imagination ANYTHING is possible," Raggedy Ann Who doesn't love Raggedy Ann & Andy? Sometimes I feel like a Raggedy Ann in a Barbie doll world. I wanted to make a fun Raggedy Ann and … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Diana Trout, author of Journal Spilling, is on Artistically Speaking Talk Show this Sunday at 6:30 PM east/3:30 PM west. Dream doer, artist, author and teacher, Diana Trout, studied painting at the … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Don't you love those commercials that claim oatmeal will lower your cholesterol and is good for you? Well, I hope you paid attention...because it is so very true!! I know because my Daddy told me so … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

This is day 4 of a four part series showcasing my outdoor makeover, courtesy of KMart, and a Flamingo Soirée, inspired by Party Bluprints dot Com, to celebrate my new outdoor space. THE … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

This is day 3 of a four part series showcasing my outdoor makeover, courtesy of KMart, and a Flamingo Soirée, inspired by Party Bluprints dot Com to celebrate my new outdoor space. THE … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

This is Day 2 of a four part series showcasing my outdoor makeover, courtesy of KMart, and a Flamingo Soirée, inspired by Party Bluprints dot Com, to celebrate my new outdoor space. Oh my … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Hubby and I decided to go to The Walmart Ice Cream Social last night. (See my story about it here.) I needed some gas in the car and stopped at Murphy USA because...gas is cheaper at Murphy USA and it … [Read more...]