tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62053935844794471322024-03-05T01:37:59.465-08:00Nanny's CornerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-18872718188076122942024-02-09T04:34:00.000-08:002024-02-09T04:34:40.539-08:00Where has the time gone?<p><span style="font-family: arial;">I am so sorry that it's been so long since my last posting. I didn't realize how time had gotten away from me. Life in my world has been really busy, some of which has been beyond my control. I'm not going to make any promises I can't keep, but I hope to try and do better.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I am still doing sublimation and photography. I had several requests for sublimated Christmas ornaments during the holidays, as well as several orders for shirts with special vinyl designs. I was asked yesterday if I would photograph a mother-son dance, which is in the planning stages at this time. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">May 2024 be a great year for you!</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-895074657105022262021-06-16T06:33:00.000-07:002021-06-16T06:33:00.578-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5t6plwKux2L20Rzq-72a2RRRuqgutC1KrSFigNeywUflciQhErZDb89KUfHHMizaWuzfdiwYA_9WnQ_kjeRTl8Fzme6EN81xexKge0ON8DxJ0q6lY7FHUyVb8yhi8nfxbW5gCj0aRYaIQ/s2000/cowboy-gnome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="2000" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5t6plwKux2L20Rzq-72a2RRRuqgutC1KrSFigNeywUflciQhErZDb89KUfHHMizaWuzfdiwYA_9WnQ_kjeRTl8Fzme6EN81xexKge0ON8DxJ0q6lY7FHUyVb8yhi8nfxbW5gCj0aRYaIQ/w216-h142/cowboy-gnome.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">We are now offering sublimated mugs on our Etsy store, <i><a href="http://www.afamilyaffairboutique.com" target="_blank">A Family Affair Boutique</a></i>. These 15 oz. mugs make great gifts for mom, dad, spouse, birthday, Christmas, retirement, co-worker, etc. </span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">On our sister site, <a href="http://www.sharrysplace.com/index.html" target="_blank"><i>Sharry's Place Photography</i></a>, we have uploaded over 40 new photographs, including photos taken of the Kentucky Renaissance Festival we attended on June 12.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">We hope you will visit both of these sites soon. Please feel free to contact with any questions. </span></span><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-11038879313915103902021-05-09T06:54:00.001-07:002021-05-09T06:54:37.273-07:00<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">I apologize for not being a more frequent poster, but I've been busy with trying to work on graphics for my 2 Etsy stores, <i><a href="http://www.afamilyaffairboutique.com" target="_blank">A Family Affair Boutique</a></i> and <i><a href="http://www.thepurplegnomestudio.com" target="_blank">The Purple Gnome Studio</a></i>. I've also been working on a new product line for <i>A Family Affair Boutique</i>, but haven't uploaded it yet. It is my aim to upload the new product asap, so please be on the look out for an announcement.<br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">Life seems to be headed towards a sense of normalcy after being shut down from the COVID pandemic. Though my family hasn't had it, I know several who have lost loved ones to it. To them I am deeply sorry and pray for you every day. Though life may never get back to the normal we knew at the beginning of 2020, I look forward to things opening up where we don't have to wear the masks and businesses can open up to full capacity. <br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">As Lester Holt says every night when he ends his news broadcast..."Please take care of yourself and each other!" </span></span><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-69863089571622112732020-10-05T06:06:00.000-07:002020-10-05T06:06:54.520-07:002020 is one for the books...<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say this year has sure been a doozy; the Covid 19 virus has really played havoc on everything. It's sad to think that everyone's lives have been turned up-side-down and to know that things will probably never be back to like it was at the beginning of the year. And at the present time there doesn't seem to be an end in site. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2020 was hard on conventions of all kinds. There are 2 annual pop culture conventions I attend each year: <a href="lexingtoncomiccon.com/" target="_blank"><i>Lexington ComicCon</i></a> in the spring and <a href="thescarefest.com" target="_blank"><i>ScareFest</i></a> in the fall. However, this year the coronavirus caused the <a href="lexingtoncomiccon.com/" target="_blank"><i>ComicCon</i></a> to be rescheduled twice then completely canceled. Then in August it was announced that <a href="thescarefest.com" target="_blank">ScareFest</a> had to be canceled because of the convention center it was to be held at was no where near completion due to said virus.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Like most places, school was very much affected. The started date for our local school district was delayed, then the school system came up with a "hybrid" schedule with parents being given the choice of either sending the kids in-person 2 days a week or letting them do virtual classes. My daughter chose to send the boys in-person. Then on September 28, kids were allowed to attend full-time. For those who homeschool full-time, I have admire and respect you very much; I have no idea how you do it, much less have the patience for it. The husband and I babysit the grandkids and had to help with their NTI work and it was a pain to get the kids to do it.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And to the families who have lost loved ones to this virus, I am so sorry. My family, so far, has not been affected by it and I am thankful. I pray each night for those suffering from all illnesses, their families and the caretakers who look after them. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Each of us should pray that this virus ends soon so that our lives can get back to some type of normalcy soon. I can only imagine what this year has done to those who are suffering from depression, anxiety and other mental issues. Hang in there, please...there are people like myself who are praying for you daily. Please seek help if you need it.</span></span><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-45269688760700337802020-08-09T17:30:00.002-07:002020-08-10T04:07:25.433-07:00ScareFest CyberCon...<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0uAZYYFRcqhjmA8dBxSyGzbWfFyQF_r4GDldJs31dUTURTE9-P7E3YFoYnzqJ1NAeGbx3Jv3tItXJ1BFsGUJu2GNBpkSx4gHw_H-mi8twnpIDtcQdNpQhKyHqQHXSTYtiBqolQxHz6Xvh/s2048/106804637_102314018216542_159450698205354842_o.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0uAZYYFRcqhjmA8dBxSyGzbWfFyQF_r4GDldJs31dUTURTE9-P7E3YFoYnzqJ1NAeGbx3Jv3tItXJ1BFsGUJu2GNBpkSx4gHw_H-mi8twnpIDtcQdNpQhKyHqQHXSTYtiBqolQxHz6Xvh/w512-h192/106804637_102314018216542_159450698205354842_o.jpg" width="512" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2020
has really played havoc on conventions of all kinds, with most having to
cancel this year. One convention I try to attend each March had to
postpone twice this year, then ultimately had to completely cancel
altogether. These cancellations can be hard on vendors who depend on
conventions for a big portion of their income. This is one of the many
advantages of a virtual convention. Plus, convention goes can still get
their convention "fix" by interacting online with both their favorite
stars and the vendors.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">On Saturday, August 29, 2020, <a href="http://thescarefest.com" target="_blank">ScareFest</a>
will launch its inaugural virtual convention, CyberCon with more dates
planned in the future. CyberCon will start at 12 noon and last until 7
p.m. Not only will there be super guest stars, but awesome vendors and
artists, Q&As and other panels and a virtual ghost hunt with none
other than Patti Starr, the founder of ScareFest.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Some of the guest stars include Kristina Klebe (<i>Halloween</i>, <i>Hellboy</i>), Lar Park-Lincoln (<i>Friday the 13th Part 7</i>) and Paul T. Taylor (<i>Hellraiser Judgment</i>).
Vendors include The Phoenix Quill and Izzy's Little Creatures. Some of
the speakers are Richard Estep, John & Stacy Edwards and Kyl Cobb.
Terrance Muncy and Eric Puckett are among the artists attending.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tickets are on sale for $5 each at <a href="https://scarefest.artfarm.tv/" target="_blank">ScareFest.AntFarm.tv</a>. You can also keep up with info by watching <a href="https://scarefestradio.com/" target="_blank">ScareFest Television</a> on Friday nights at 9:00 pm.</span><br /></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-21855543755386695252020-07-21T06:23:00.001-07:002020-07-21T06:23:47.175-07:00Grand opening....<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are still working on new ideas for our sublimation line. At the present time, our heat transfer vinyl (htv) designs are offered through our Etsy store, <i><a href="http://afamilyaffairboutique.com/" target="_blank">A Family Affair Boutique</a></i>. The sublimation line will be offered via <i>The Purple Gnome Studio</i>, which is not set up yet. The picture on the left is a sample of what will be offered in our sublimation line. Also, we are always adding new designs to <i>A Family Affair Boutique</i>. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope each of you are enjoying your 4th of July weekend. If your neighborhood was anything like mine, there were lots of fireworks to watch. There were at least 4 different firework displays going off near my homestead that I could see from my porch.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Each week I try to add a few new designs to <i><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AFamilyAffairBoutiq" target="_blank">A Family Affair Boutique</a></b></i>. This week's designs included sports mascots in a stacked design. We have more mascots coming, but if you want something now that you don't see listed, feel free to contact us and we will see what we can do for you. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">check out our <i>A Family Affair Boutique's <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/afamilyaffairboutique/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1496520210527739" target="_blank">FaceBook</a></b></i> page. We also have an album dedicated to shirts we have already done. Please remember, the sublimated designs will be placed on light colored shirts with a minimum of 50% polyester. The more polyester the shirt contains, the brighter the design. That being said, the designs will have a vintage (faded) look about them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Again...if you would like something done either with heat transfer vinyl or sublimation, please don't hesitate to contact us. We would love to work with you. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you're not aware, I own an Etsy shop located at <a href="http://afamilyaffairboutique.com/" target="_blank">A Family Affair Boutique</a>, which we offer customized apparel for men, women and children. Some of our designs include University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, movie superheroes and villains, and sports, just to name a few. Come on over and visit us anytime. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the present time, our designs are made with heat transfer vinyl, but we are looking into adding sublimation designs. The design to the right is one of the ones we are looking to offer. If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see us offer, please don't hesitate to let us know.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-45531257516388731822020-03-17T07:12:00.001-07:002020-03-17T07:12:20.588-07:00It's a rough world right now...<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As everyone is aware, the coronavirus is playing havoc on the world right now. Some countries, businesses and people are suffering the consequences more than others. The panic it has created has caused people to swamp stores buying up all the essentials they can find as though the world was coming to an end an hour from now. There are others who are buying up everything so that they can make a profit off the less fortunate. Then there are those who are physically fighting over stuff. Get a grip, people! I hear stories on FaceBook and the news of people who desperately need just the essentials not being able to find anything because of the above mentioned people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We need to relax, take a deep breath and not worry so much. If you are a Christian like I am, you know the Bible says to not worry about anything...to leave it all up to the Lord. What good is worrying going to do you anyway? Am I worried? No. Am I concerned? Yes. I am lucky enough to have my mom still with me; she will be celebrating her 92nd birthday at the end of this month and I don't want her to get sick.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please be kind to others. If you have plenty of essentials, consider sharing them with those less fortunate you are. That's the right thing to do! Follow all the guidelines the CDC and other health services are asking us to follow. Also, support the small businesses in your area. They could very well have to permanently close their doors because of this. There are people out there who may wind up losing their jobs if this happens. A lot of them have families to take care of. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-5578428628699359272020-02-29T11:03:00.000-08:002020-02-29T11:03:23.313-08:00ScareFest looking for volunteers...<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Do you love "pop culture" conventions? Do you love horror/thriller movies? Have you ever considered volunteering to work a convention? If you answer yes to any of these questions, why not consider volunteering to work the <a href="https://thescarefest.com/" target="_blank">ScareFest</a> convention, to be held the weekend of October 23-25, 2020, at the Central Bank Center, located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. They are looking for people to work in several areas, such as the street team, stars row, vendor check-in, information booth, media checking, photography (just to name a few). So far guest announcements include Tony Todd (<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Candyman</i></span>), Clive Barker (<span style="font-size: x-small;">a</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ward winning author, actor, producer, director and visual artist</span>), Barbie Wilde (<span style="font-size: x-small;">b</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">est known as the female cenobite in <i>Hellbound:HellraiserII</i></span>), Nicholas Vince (</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">known for his role as the chatterer cenobite in Clive Barker’s <i>Hellraiser </i>and Hellbound:Hellraiser I</span>) and Kane Hodder (</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">best known for his legendary portrayal of Jason Voorhees in Friday the
13th VII: The New Blood, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes
Manhattan, Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday and Jason X</span>) and the cast from <i>The Blair Witch Project</i>. For more information, go to <a href="https://thescarefest.com/volunteers/">https://thescarefest.com/volunteers/</a>, and you can see in detail what is expected and the perks for volunteering. You can also fill out the application while there.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">FYI...ScareFest is the premier convention for all things horror and paranormal. The convention, founded in 2008 in Lexington, Kentucky, is an annual convention bridging both the horror and paranormal genres with people coming from all over the world to meet some of their favorite actors, writers and stars of their favorite movies and tv shows. This event, run by fans for fans, loves to promote the independent filmmakers by showcasing their work.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you have never been but love the idea of getting to meet some of your "heroes" from the realm of horror and/or paranormal, we would love to have you attend.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ScareFest - <a href="https://thescarefest.com/">https://thescarefest.com</a></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-19523512126483685542020-01-03T08:13:00.003-08:002020-01-03T08:13:43.186-08:00Happy Anniversary...<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Two years ago today I was in the hospital having a life-changing
surgery...gastric sleeve. Though I've not lost all the weight I had
hoped to lose, I DO NOT regret having it. I must admit that I did get somewhat burnt out on my food choices...I'll be the first to admit I'm a picky eater. This lifestyle may be easy for some people, but not for others. When having to decide whether or not to have any type of gastric surgery, one must remember that this is for the rest of your life. This type of lifestyle CAN BE maintained if you want it bad enough, and I want it bad enough.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I need to get about 20 more pounds off then my surgeon will hopefully approve me for skin removal. It's so embarrassing to have this loose skin and the health issues it can cause. However, I am determined to get the weight off, hopefully ASAP. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The goal for this year is to
work on that remaining weight. I've got a partner now (my daughter), who though she
didn't have the surgery, she's working on getting some weight off too. My biggest drawback is I absolutely HATE to exercise, but I know I'm gonna have to if I am to succeed. My daughter works during the day and has 2 little boys, so our getting together will be hard to set in stone...it will have to be whenever we can.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you are considering some type of weight lose surgery, don't let anyone talk you out of it if you need it done to save your life. I was told I could die during the surgery...but that can happen with ANY surgery you have, no matter what type of surgery. Do this for you! I did it for several reasons:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1) I wanted to be healthier and to get rid of the pain in my back and joints.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2) I didn't like the way I looked.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3) I couldn't find any clothes I liked that would fit me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4) My husband/kids/caregiver...in the event I became bedridden or wheelchair bound, the lighter I was the easier it would be on their bodies if they had to help me move around.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's to losing the rest of the weight I need to get off and a healthier rest of my life! </span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-50031262759567833232019-12-31T08:40:00.003-08:002019-12-31T08:40:54.450-08:00In with the new...Out with the old!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">On this last day of 2019 I am very grateful for all the blessings I've
received over the last year. I've had heartaches, too, but those turned
in to blessings. The Lord has been awesome to my family and me this
year. As I enter 2020, I look forward to seeing what's in store.
Through both the good times and the rough times, I will make it because
Jesus is with me all the way!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">HAPPY NEW YEAR! </span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-46834964842533712362019-12-25T03:09:00.004-08:002019-12-25T03:09:44.998-08:00Merry Christmas!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From my family to yours,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">may you day be filled</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">with the love and peace</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">of Christ.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He is the TRUE reason </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">for this season! </span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-61071082391600982982019-12-11T02:54:00.000-08:002019-12-11T02:54:33.725-08:00I must be Wonder Woman...<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Bible teaches that the Lord gives us no more than we can handle. If that is the case, the Lord must think I'm Wonder Woman or some type of super human. The last month or so has really be chaotic around here, the details of which I will not go into here. If you want to compare this to the weather, there have been times when I have had just a few rain showers and other times when I've gone through either hurricanes or tornadoes. But after the storm blew through, the beautiful days have been glorious, and I am so grateful for the blessings I have received because of the bad storms.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I think of Job in the Old Testament and all the things Satan put him through trying to get him to denounce God. He lost his entire family and everything he owned. Even his friends told Job he must've done something terribly wrong against God and to repent. Not once did Job lose his faith in God, and because of this the Lord blessed him tremendously in the end. (NOTE: Please read the Book of Job for more details.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Though I know things have calmed down somewhat, I've still been busy getting ready for Christmas. Having a cold doesn't help matter things any, plus having several orders I need to get out in time for holiday deliveries.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just remember, if things get hectic and you don't think you can take anymore, you've got help with the Lord! All you have to do is ask. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-56860730008317841612019-10-30T08:04:00.000-07:002019-10-30T08:04:13.841-07:00New camera ordered...<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikon D5600 DSLR</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, I finally got to order my new camera, which should arrive tomorrow. I ordered a Nikon D5600 from Amazon and several accessories, including 3 different size lenses, filters, lens hoods, and a vertical battery grip with extra batteries. I am so looking forward to "playing" around with my new toy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am more familiar with the Canon SLR <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(I own a Canon T70 which is 35mm camera)</span>, so the Nikon is new to me. Why did I go with Nikon instead of Canon? After doing a lot of research and comparisons, I decided to give Nikon a try. The Canon I compared the D5600 with was the T7i, which seems to be a really great camera itself. There didn't seem to be that much of a difference between the T7i and the D5600; however, the deciding factor for me was mainly the price. Nikon was less expensive than Canon. Plus, I have a couple of friends who are professional photographers who use Nikon cameras and I know they will help me with learning all I need to know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As soon as I can, I will update you on my analysis of the Nikon.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-3318970888170633232019-10-28T08:19:00.000-07:002019-10-28T08:19:28.734-07:00Getting back into my love of photography...<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Canon T70 uses 35mm film on a roll, which I can still find. The downside of 35mm is having to take it some place, such as Walmart, to be developed. The lens shown in the picture to your right is a 300mm telephoto lens. I also own several other types of lenses for it, as well as several types of filters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A few years ago I "upgraded" to a Kodak point-and-shoot digital camera, which I no longer own. It was gifted to a minister in Eswantini, Africa. The digital camera I use now is a Sony CyberShot, a point-and-shoot camera. A digital camera makes it very convenient when you want to upload to FaceBook, Twitter or some other online site or for sending via texts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am also reading </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"<a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-Everything-Digital-Photography/dp/0071754717/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Jason+R+Rich+Digital+Photography&qid=1572275377&sr=8-5" target="_blank"><i>How To Do Everything Digital Photography</i></a>"</span> by Jason R. Rich, which has helped me a lot in what to look for. It contains oodles of links to help with researching things I need/want to know. If you are looking to learn more about digital photography, I highly recommend this book. I got mine at my local library, but you can also find it on Amazon, both new and used.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We recently added a few new designs to our Etsy store, <i><b><a href="http://afamilyaffairboutique.com/" target="_blank">A Family Affair Boutique</a></b></i>, and are working on some more to add soon. If you don't see something you're looking for, just ask and we'll see what we can do to help. We are also hoping to soon add handmade lanyards and keyfobs to the store. We are working on getting pictures made to upload.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm still working on getting pictures ready to upload to <i><b><a href="http://sharrysplace.com/" target="_blank">Sharry's Place</a></b></i>. These pictures include my adventures at <b><i><a href="http://thescarefest.com/" target="_blank">The ScareFest</a></i></b> convention this past September, as well as some odds and ends I've taken. Next year's convention will be October 23-25; if you like horror and paranormal conventions, be sure to check out their website often for guest announcements, hotel reservations and to purchase your tickets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The next convention I will be attending will be the <i><b><a href="http://lexingtoncomiccon.com/" target="_blank">Lexington Comic & Toy Convention</a></b></i>, which will be the weekend of March 26-29, 2020, at the Lexington Convention Center. They have a great lineup of guests so far with more to be announced. Tickets are on sale now, as well as the opportunity to make hotel reservations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The 2019 ScareFest Convention is now in the history books, and I must say it was another great one. Though there were a few stars who had to cancel for one reason or another, there were still oodles of great stars to meet. The "headliner" was Bruce Campbell who was the star of the <i>Evil Dead</i> movies. He is also the latest host of <i>Ripley's Believe It or Not</i>. I will be posting pictures soon of the convention to my photography website, <a href="http://sharrysplace.com/" target="_blank"><i><b>Sharry's Place</b></i></a>. I hope you will come back to see when these pictures will be uploaded.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dates for next year's ScareFest are October 23-25, 2020, at the Lexington Convention Center in Lexington, Kentucky. The management is in the process of working with local hotels in setting aside blocks of rooms for convention goers. If you would like to keep up with when these rooms will be available or just to keep up with any and all info about ScareFest, you can visit their website, <a href="http://www.thescarefest.com/"><i><b>www.thescarefest.com</b></i></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is it...<i><b><a href="http://thescarefest.com/" target="_blank">ScareFest</a></b></i> has arrived. This is my first year (and maybe my last, but more about that later) as a volunteer. I arrived at my hotel around noon yesterday and lounged around in both my room and the lobby. Got a big hug from actor/stunt man Kane Hodder, who is known as the only actor to have played "Jason Voorhies" in four of the <b><i>Friday the 13th</i></b> movies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last evening there was a mandatory meeting of all the volunteers with the owners of the convention, Brandon and Nicole Griffith. They not only welcomed/thanked the volunteers for helping, but made a few announcements concerning what was expected and safety rules. The volunteers then split off into groups depending on what area they were going to "work" and took a "walk through" of the convention floor and what they would be doing in their area. It was definitely an experience to get a first hand look at some of the stuff that goes on behind the scenes of putting on a convention. I cannot imagine what headaches the Griffiths and their chief of operations, Layla Cook, have to go through all year long to put on such a top-notch convention. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As to whether or not this will be my one and only time as a volunteer, that is up on the air right now. Over the last several years I have been granted media passes and have taken pictures for my photography website, <a href="http://sharrysplace.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>Sharry's Place</i></b></a>. Since a lot of my time this year will be in the information booth, I won't get to roam the convention floor as much as I usually do. This has led to withdrawals. :-) It is my hope that I will get to talk with Layla about what I can do as a volunteer but still be able to be out on the floor most of my time here in order to take pictures. I'm not sure if there is a position open for that and if not, I'll probably go back to media passes and not volunteer. As they say...live and learn. Please don't get me wrong, I am NOT knocking this convention or the volunteers; some people aren't cut out to be volunteers. I most definitely have the utmost respect for all the volunteers as they have gone out of their way to help pull off a fantastic convention every year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you can't make it to this year's ScareFest, we invite you to keep an eye open on their website, <a href="http://www.thescarefest.com/">www.thescarefest.com</a>, for information on next year's convention. You will most definitely have a fun weekend.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-46519761738516310822019-09-03T06:10:00.000-07:002019-09-03T06:10:11.294-07:00Gearing up for ScareFest...<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This time next week I will be packing my suitcase to attend the annual <a href="http://thescarefest.com/" target="_blank">ScareFest</a> convention, which is being held in the Convention Center in Lexington, Kentucky. This will be my 9th year attending and my 1st year working as a volunteer. I am looking forward to seeing friends I have made over the years and get to see only at the convention. I love this convention because of the family atmosphere and the effort the owners/managers put forth to make it such a fan-friendly convention.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For those of you who have never heard of ScareFest, it is dedicated to horror fandom and Halloween with some paranormal thrown in. This year's convention runs from September 13-15, and includes stars from movies and shows such <i>Friday the 13th</i>, <i>Game of Thrones</i>, <i>Evil Dead</i>, <i>Face Off</i>, <i>Tales from the Crypt</i> and <i>Six Million Dollar Man</i>. These are just a few of the movies/shows represented. Some of the stars who will be there include Kane Hodder, Sid Haig, Lee Majors, Bruce Campbell, Felissa Rose, John Kassier, Ted Raimi, Vee Neill (a 3-time Acadamy Award winning makeup artist), Ryan Hurst, R.A. Mihailoff and Hafthor Bjornsson (world's strongest man).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There will be oodles of vendors and displays to feed your shopping fetish. :-) If you are a people watcher, you will love observing all the cosplayers who come dressed as their favorite characters. There is something for everyone at ScareFest, even kids...Sunday the 15th is Kids Day with activities catered just for them.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205393584479447132.post-78720932503166928272019-08-21T05:20:00.000-07:002019-08-21T05:26:03.772-07:00Check out Ug-Chugs by Nelson Studio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">According to their Etsy shop...<i>"We specialize in making fun, functional pottery. All of our pieces are unique and completely handmade. We use no molds, so every piece is truly one of a kind."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>- <a href="http://www.facebook.com/UgChugs">www.facebook.com/UgChugs</a></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>- <a href="http://twitch.tv/UgChugs">twitch.tv/UgChugs</a></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>- instagram - @ugchugs</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>- twitter - @ugchugs</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Besides these two crafts, I still do shirts, caps, and other items with heat transfer (HTV) vinyl designs. I am constantly looking for new designs and have people ask for special requests.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFpK27Qoqr2qTJndR9n5C_QElouC7gc_02aKJaP7EgHQDcMLvAq-tG6jOz-D5ko2xi3eVmkjjjygYRvUWN4F8eYFeMB8z5en4hZdfrAFUg2Yat-cuy9MppxyGr7gqp2F14Xv8pKLsNLcT/s1600/football-proud.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1355" data-original-width="1600" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFpK27Qoqr2qTJndR9n5C_QElouC7gc_02aKJaP7EgHQDcMLvAq-tG6jOz-D5ko2xi3eVmkjjjygYRvUWN4F8eYFeMB8z5en4hZdfrAFUg2Yat-cuy9MppxyGr7gqp2F14Xv8pKLsNLcT/s200/football-proud.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i><b><a href="http://afamilyaffairboutique.com/" target="_blank">A Family Affair Boutique</a></b></i> has several new designs in their store. Some of these designs include sports and sayings. If you have never been to <i><b>A Family Affair Boutique</b></i>, you will find quite a few designs to choose from, as well as several shirt options - t-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, long sleeve t-shirts and youth sizes. Don't see a design you like but want to put in a request? They love getting special requests.</span></div>
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