(UPATED) *Anyone Interested in a Contest?*

You know what is so funny?  The weather pulled an April Fool's prank on me today!  Seriously!  I was all bummed about the snowing that was still happening this morning that I completely forgot about the holiday.  I took a trip to the store (forgetting where I was going because I was listening to Eclipse on cd in the car and I drove almost all the way to where my hubby works before I realized it and had to turn around and come all the way back to the store) and it was like a blizzard! Ridiculous!  Then when I came out of the store, I literally stepped into warmth and sunshine!   It was hilarious!  The storm had passed and the sun was out and... you know, the snow has melted everywhere and my grass looks greener than it did before!

Then I logged onto dA and was reminded of the holiday and thought - well, shucks!  It was all a prank, after all and maybe I'll get a great Easter weekend now!   So Happy April Fools to you all!

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So I've been gone a little while but I'm glad to have my computer back!  The disc drive was giving us problems but it's fixed now and I'm relieved to say it.

I've been thinking about hosting a contest... but I would really need help from people willing to donate prizes for it so if you're interested in helping me out with the contest, please let me know!  I won't be able to do it unless I get some good donations for prizes!

So, Easter is approaching and it snowed today!!!


I know! I'm so irritated about it!   But hopefully it will warm up in time for the fun.  I am excited to play Easter Bunny for my two little ones!   And we'll have a little bit of family around too, which is great.  I usually get together with LOTS of family, but most of my family is traveling north this year for the holiday and we just don't have the funds for that.  So, we'll be having a quiet celebration here this year.  What do you like most about the Easter holiday?
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Subjects for my next feature.  This one is going to be fun!

strawberries
cherries
grape jelly
apples
pears
kiwi
water/dew/drops/droplets/rain/pond (colorful and clear)
cream
clouds
eyes
skin/cheeks/hands
feet
lips/pucker/bite
happiness
orchard of trees
friends
sun/sunshine/summer
roses
love/embrace


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If you have a piece of literature you'd like me to feature, send it to me and I'll add it to my list - doesn't have to be under any subject line, but it's easiest if it's got good imagery or something so I can find visual art to illustrate it in the feature.


ATTENTION! When you send me your stuff for features look in my favs and there's a section for features. Make sure yours appears there to make sure I got it. Not everything in the folder may make it to the feature, but most will.

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Recent favs of mine. You people are amazing!
:thumb153986542: Barefoot   Today I ran barefoot. It's the only way to run. You don't know freedom until you've run without shoes. Without soles weighing you down. Or laces tying you back. Run without inhibitions.
   Today I ran down hills and across busy streets. Feet pounding against hot asphalt. Running through cool, damp, grass. Balancing on curbs. And jogging along walls .
   Today I ran down crowded sidewalks, shoes in hand, not returning glances. Silent questions hang heavy in the air. They watch me as I make my way down the street. I zig-zag past trash bins and over recycle bins. The hurdles of city life.
   Today I cut across lawns. Made my way through parking lots. Past schools, silent, empty for the summer. Ran past yards with inflatable pools and grills waiting to be lit. Through hopscotches drawn in chalk. Pink dust clinging to my feet.
   Today I ran barefoot. Ignoring snide remarks and odd stares. I just ran. Leaving ever :thumb158919414: My bedI want to go back to bed,
lay down and rest my head,
My bed doesn't ask how I'm feeling,
or wonder about the way I'm dealing,
My bed comforts with out even trying,
it doesn't need to know why I'm crying,
Blankets surrounding me,
I am whoever I want to be,
All warm and cozy,
no longer feeling lonely,
In my bed I can go without makeup,
and not worry about an awkward wakeup,
My bed doesn't bother with what's wrong,
it will stay here with me all night long,
My bed is still there every morning,
it doesn't make fun of me for snoring,
My bed doesn't laugh at my mistakes,
it knows I have many more to make,
My bed is there in times of need,
and it always lets me take the lead,
It doesn't judge what I eat,
or worry if I keep it neat,
My bed welcomes my tears,
it doesn't question my silly fears,
But most importantly,
my bed is here for me,
I can always go back to bed,
lay down and rest my head. :thumb158863595:

You people truly amaze me!

And here's my thank you!  Lovely sky shots among other things if I couldn't find a sky shot in your gallery.

THANK YOU FOR THE FAVS FEATURE
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