I'll admit it right up front...I'm a horrible blogger. That said, sometimes there's something I feel a need to share and this time, blogging seems the best way to get the word out to the most people (who can link back here). There are so many worthy organizations in need... Continue reading

It's the most wonderful time...of the year!!! We have our 2011 Christmas videos up on youtube now! Actually, we did two this year: one at dusk and one day-time. Last year's video now has over 13,000 views! Woohoo! Hope you enjoy! Continue reading

If you've checked in to see what I'm "up" to from time to time, you know that I'm not much of a blogger. I know...I know...it's really important for business, etc., etc. Welllllll..... I think this may help convince me. One of our pretty lucite flower bead mixes was featured... Continue reading

I'll tell y'all right up front that I don't know if the butterfly bead you see in Jack Sparrow's OST "zombie finger" bandana dangle was based on one we sell...or not.... But we've sure found some interesting clues! I've been a fan of Johnny Depp since his first film. I've... Continue reading

Hey y'all! I'm obviously not the best blogger on the planet...but I haven't totally given up! Just a quickie this a.m. One of my fellow SPCA volunteers took a photo of me last month, holding one of 38 confiscated puppies. I just posted it on my facebook page...got to thinking... Continue reading

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Are you ready for Christmas? It's almost here! I've admired the little Christmas village displays (with train of course) for as long as I can remember. Last year, I got one. We were so proud of it. Now...we look at our photos and chuckle. My Christmas gift this year from... Continue reading

If you have a warm home, be thankful. If you have enough food, be thankful. If you have the love of others, be thankful. Please remember our homeless critters especially during the holiday season. Adopt. If you cannot adopt, please donate. If you cannot donate money, please volunteer. EVERYbody has... Continue reading

Way to go Toledo, Ohio!!!!! (Home for us!) http://animals.change.org/blog/view/toledo_gets_it_right_on_dangerous_dogs Continue reading

When I've got a little money to "spare"...I love to collect lampwork glass beads and little decorative sculptures. Many years ago, I got to know Roger Child, a glass artist who creates some of the coolest beads, marbles, and sculptures you've ever seen. Here's a video Roger created of him... Continue reading

Well we went to HHN XX last night...not so sure we conquered. LOL! Never saw so many teens in one place in my life. Didn't know about the no-school for Orange County thing today. Reminder: we're the old farts...56/63 and we went to the 1st HHN. We did the "Early... Continue reading

The other day we were giving our 25-year-old parrot a quick nail trim (just the tips). She usually tolerates it okay but it's still a two-person process just so the "clipper" (yours truly) doesn't get bitten. Cut a couple...then she squirmed a little bit, started in with the African Grey... Continue reading

Yowzah! Guess I gotta figure out how to do thumbnail photos on TypePad. LOL! Continue reading

P.S. This is the cabin we rented in the Smokies in 2007 and 2008. We also rented cabins in 2005 and 2006. This is the one we will buy when we win the lottery! LOL! Continue reading

Happy October 1st!!! My favorite month...or it used to be when we lived in Ohio. Unfortunately, we are not able to make a trip "up north" this year to enjoy the season for a week or two as we've done in recent years. Our idea of the perfect vacation...rent a... Continue reading

Just imported everything from our Vox blog so we need a little time to settle in. In the meantime, please visit our website at http://gemsandknots.com . Thanks for stopping by! Continue reading