Designer Duck Judi


Support Breast Cancer Awareness with our celebrity duck designed exclusively for Cancer Research UK by Dame Judi Dench. The Judi Duck has a white pearlised finish, pink painted beads around its neck and a pink heart detail on the rear!
Dimensions: 9cm high Material: plastic Photograph of Dame Judi Dench by Keith Hamshere
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Georgette Heyer

I love these books by Georgette Heyer. Maybe one day you will try these lovely historical romance novels.

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Denmark

I went to Denmark in the online game of Second Life. It was very nice. I didn't understand the language so it was a bit limiting but there was so much to enjoy that the lack of language skills was not an issue.

If you would like to go, here is the address: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Wonderful Denmark/123/137/22/?title=Wonderful Denmark

Have a wonderful time and...

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Lurpak Butter

Now this looks good and it's EASY. I like when it's easy.
This cake is very easy to make, because it doesn´t need to be baked. In Denmark, it is a popular cake for children of any age. The recipe is easy enough for most children to prepare themselves.

I have a young one who is at the age where projects must be done for school. I think I get more excited about them than she.

For this next product we (and when I say we I mean she) has to research Denmark and in addition to the list of things she has to gather together for her presentation, she also has to bring in a covered dish from Denmark. Hmmmmm.
I thought long and hard about this one. We (and when I say we I mean me) decided that Danish cookies would be a wise choice. We even went out and purchased some butter from Denmark. I wouldn't know where to start to get Danish eggs, so we will settle for the butter.

I decided to look up some information about the butter and noticed the website also had recipes. I looked through them and saw several we could do. The pictures looked great!

What was interesting to note was how simple the Danish cookie recipes were and they weren't very sweet. In American recipes especially the ones I have seen in the south, have loads of sugar.

On this dreary day

This morning is a bit dreary outside. A dreary Saturday calls for a lovely cup of tea and a good magazine to ponder.

I love a proper cup of tea. I am excited to try the new French honey I purchased recently. I shop for teas and honey on a regular basis for just this occasion.

Later, I will comb through my recipe books for the perfect Saturday Soup. I find it relaxing to make a big pot of soup. I suppose for some cooking is a chore but for me on days like today I look forward to that adventure.

Speaking of adventures, my adventures in the online game of Second Life have been delightful. With the season changing, all of my favorite artists are busy creating things I find lovely and most charming. I hope to take pictures to show you all. The above picture is of a lovely coffee set I found in Second Life. I simply love looking at it. I don't drink coffee as I prefer tea. I hope to find a lovely tea set one day.

For now I will enjoy my favorite tea and magazine. I hope your day gets off to a good start as well.

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Mad World?

Today someone sang this song during an audition. To be honest, I had never heard it before. I don't think I understand it fully but I do know I enjoy the song. The song paints different images that tie in with the title. I would guess the songwriter is a young visual artist who loves watching the world around them and who has done a fabulous job expressing the images that are concrete yet abstract. I don't know if it's a Mad World either. I don't see the world as Mad. Maybe we are just controlled chaos and some are just off a bit at times but not Mad.
In any case I do like the song and hope you will too.
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There is a musical I am working on (I'm always working on something). Here is part of a song I came up with in a raw state at the moment. The inspiration came from a recent conversation in the online game of Second Life. The person I was talking to was going through a difficult time.

The more I listened the clearer the picture became to me. It was a picture so many others have painted before. I felt really bad for this person but never expressed anything but compassion for the situation. What I really thought was,"What a waste". Here was this person spinning their wheels trying to be all things for someone and really didn't have a clue it was pointless.

How could you help but feel sorry for someone who simply can't see the whole picture. I have faith that one day they will see things clearly. In any case this song was born from that conversation. It's in a raw state but I wanted to share it with you.

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Falling for the Pumpkin Vine

Next to the Christmas season, The Fall season is another favorite time of year. No one does the Fall season in the online game of Second Life like Julia Hathor. You simply must go to her sim: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Raven Hollow/110/79/47/?title=Raven Hollow

Today I found one scary tree with hands and branches. The fog below just added to the mystery giving me that creepy, scary feeling.

The climbing pumpkin vine arch was lovely. I stood and just admired the great thought and creativity that went into designing such a lovely piece of work.

I continue to cheer on my dear friend who is outstanding and simply the best at creating/designing the things she does.

Julia, thanks for making Second Life a better place with your creative genius.

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Split Hairs

What a wonderful weekend I had. It was a creative one for me but then it always is I'm happy to report.
I found creative materials on sale this weekend. I love a good sale. When I find a good sale there is always that thought. How can they sell this for that amount? What did they originally pay for this? How can they make a profit? Maybe I have no right to ask such questions. I never seek the answers, I simply purchase the items and tell myself I should feel clever about the whole thing. So I'm enjoying my masterful purchases. Aren't I clever?

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My tears....

OMG! I can't tell you how sad I am right now. The music is so powerful and special.

Quilting

You know, I continue to appreciate people that have passed on. Something else my mentor taught me was how to make a quilt. I remember thinking what an easy process it was and the ultimate exercise in recycling. Even before my daughter was born I made a quilt for her which she loves and still has on her bed. My hope is that maybe one day she will pass it on to her child.

My mentor had the prettiest quilts I have ever seen. Many were passed on to her from her family members.

In the online game of Second Life I have seen some lovely quilts as well. The designs are simply wonderful. I think there are clubs too for quilters.

While walking through a flea market this summer I ran across someone who was selling her Grandmothers quilts.Even though I didn't know her, I spoke firmly to her and asked her not to sell such a lovely family treasure. With tears in her eyes she responded that she needed the money and had no choice. I did purchase them for more than she was asking for. I don't use them and will never sell them. They are lovely. I wish I could give them back to her and know she won't sell them again. They really do belong in her family. I will keep them safe and hope the day will come when they will be returned to her.

"Why are we here but to help others"

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Chestnuts Roasting

Is it time to throw a few logs on the fire? Well, not in real life but in the online game of Second Life it is. That is yet something else to love about Second Life.
When I am in the mood for the sights of a good "toasty" fire, complete with the crackling sounds, I can curl up with a good book, cup of tea, and enjoy the sights and sounds of a Second Life fire place blazing.
In real life I could not create a fire without burning the house down. Well, I must get back to my fireplace. My seat is awaiting me:)

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I went visiting today. I had a great time as I always do. I am always amazed at the lovely things I see in the online game of Second Life. Today I went to http://slurl.com/secondlife/Blue City/220/159/32/?title=Blue City

If you are ever in the game, go on over and visit. It is simply amazing.

Well, I'm headed over to another favorite of mine during this time of year. Many are getting their sims ready for the Fall. I am also excited because Christmas is getting closer. It's only my favorite time of year:)

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So Good To Me...

Feels so good to be me today. The more things change the more they seem the same. That's not an original statement but true for me today. I had to get new glasses. The style of them remind me of my mothers glasses from days of old.

I'm at that age, I suppose, when I need to pay more attention to my eye sight. Actually, you should pay attention to your eyesight at every age. I didn't want to go to the eye doctor because I knew my sight had changed. It wasn't the worse thing in the world. Indeed, I left the office with a new pair of glasses and I see better than ever. That feels GREAT!! I kept singing, "A Whole New World". It really is. I can see so much more now.

It's a good thing to get your eyes checked every two years. It's amazing how much your vision can change in rather a short period of time. I was also told to get my young daughters eyes checked yearly. That was done too.

It feels good to get caught up. I suppose I can check that off my list, move on to...

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I went to church today and the service was wonderful. I feel refreshed and ready to travel into the next week. As we journey to the end of the summer I am looking forward to "The Fall" of the year. Life is good.... go out and

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We are called to act with Justice.
We are called to love tenderly.

We are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God.

Go Ella!

Lovely.... isn't it?

Life.... it's lovely to have the ingredients. Now.... what do I do with them?

Sometimes, I see so much potential in people and I wonder if they know how talented they are. Then there are different times when I see people with all the bits and pieces to do great things but they are missing connections, transitions, and how to apply the main ingredient.

It's a shame really, but who said life was fair?

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Medea

I love plays. Today I had fun with the Greek play, Medea. I went to several costume places to purchase a costume. Slim pickings but probably because I don't know the really cool places to go. Anyway, I went to a lovely Greek Theatre. It was the best! I played and took pictures and played some mo'. Oh, what larks!

I am currently putting together the graphic novel, Medea. It too will be available in the online game of Second Life. Oh what fun!

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Viv Writer Manga

I love the idea of creating manga using the artwork in the online game, Second Life. Ummm would you call it, Manga Fusion? I call it fun. Let's play:)

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Misanthrope Humanitarian

Viv Writer has done it now. She has fallen head over heels in love with.... you guessed it, a misanthrope humanitarian. It is just what it sounds like.
This adventure has been very special to create because I think this time I got it RIGHT. You can email me for a copy of the PDF. It is not available in the online game of Second Life, yet. I am working on it. I am having fun doing the graphics for it now.
What makes creating this graphic adventure difficult and time consuming is that I am one avatar and I am a woman avatar. I don't have men avatars to work with.
For this adventure I have enlisted assistance of some random male avatars. I am glad to report they were very excited to help me.
You can email vivwriter@gmail.com

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"Get the mail out" is a phrase my mentor would say often. It simply meant, get done what you need to get done in a timely fashion. It was not uncommon for my mentor to ask, "Did you get the mail out today?" I would often reply, "Yes". Today I think about that phrase as I check off my to do list.

At the end of the day it feels good to say to myself, "I got the mail out".

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I went to a book reading tonight. It was a lovely experience. I enjoy hearing the works of others. We certainly have some creative people in the online game of Second Life.

Monday, Monday

Happy Monday! Is there really a such thing as a Happy Monday? If there is, I had one today. I hope you had one too. Here's hoping Tuesday has wonderful things planned for us.

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Weekend at the lake

I had a lovely weekend at the lake. It was peaceful and a great time to unwind from the weeks excitement.

I am always glad to have time to spend with me. I celebrate my time with a magazine and a cup of good tea. I could look off onto the lake and think of nothing but pleasant thoughts and be consumed.

Reality comes crashing in with a phone call or the cries of hungry children wanting to be fed. Don't get me wrong, I love caring for my family as well but I think we should all have some "me time".

At the lake, where only my family can locate me, I enjoy the peaceful moments before I begin another week.

Umm, how many more of these weekends until next summer? Well, until then I'll enjoy the weekends at the lake.

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Everything's coming up ROSES

In the online game, Second Life, there is a rose contest going on. I went by to see them and they were lovely. In general all of the contestants put their best foot forward. I must say however, that my opinion was greatly biased. I think the best roses were made by my dear friend and great artist, Julia Hathor. She had two entries. One entry was for a single rose and the second was for a rosebush. Both of Julia's entries were the best and I voted for hers. I hope she wins!

If you are in the online game I hope you have the opportunity to see them.

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The party is over

I learned new tricks in the InDesign class. Unfortunately, this was the last class. I hope to continue taking classes. The next one I want to take is Illustrator.
The adobe family of software is very expensive but this is a situation where you get what you pay for. The creative suites are well worth the money and I highly recommend taking a class to figure out how they work.
When I first received my software, I played with it. There was some entertainment value in that. I still play with it. When I took my first class, however, there were all sorts of rockets in air. It was like the pieces that I learned on my own came together. I could see how they fit and why adobe did this or that.
I had always heard it was powerful software but now I know why they say that and now I have to agree.

The Lion Sleeps

In His Own Words Speeches and Videos Edward M. Kennedy

A Reading

I went to hear someone else read their work today. It was a beautiful place and very relaxing. A reading in the garden. Doesn't that sound great? Well, maybe when you visit the online game of Second Life you will find time to hang out in the gardens and listen to someone read from their book.

What was interesting was the gardens were made by my dear friend, Julia Hathor. She really does have wonderful supporters. They know good work when they see it too. Salute Julia!

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Just thinking.... again

My husband is a wonderful man and I need to listen to him more often. He reads everything I write and has never said an unkind word. He has only been supportive of the little projects I come up with.
I have been writing the next episode and really painted myself into a corner. I shouldn't be surprised because my husband told me that would happen last week. I told him, "Naw, it'll work out". He was right and I was really wrong. What makes him so wonderful was that he didn't say, "I told you so". He gave suggestions and tried to comfort my fall. I am so blessed to have him.
I will put my work down for a few days and come back to it. I need some time to think. Once I do that I'll come back to it. Well, I should know this routine by now.

Back to work

It's that time again. I am grateful to have a job and that I was able to have a vacation too. I go back rested and with my tank on full.

The good news is, I love the Fall and hope to go apple picking in the mountains. Speaking of the mountains, I hope to spend a great deal of time wandering about the mountain watching the leaves change. I think it is a marvelous time of year. Then again, I think all seasons are beautiful.

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What 's for lunch?

What's for lunch? Well, today its' steak. I use a special seasoning. My husband loves it. I wouldn't even tell him:) Anyway, he will enjoy this. I hope you have a lovely lunch today too.

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Have a nice day!

Have a nice day.

Have a nice day.

Don't let the devil take your joy away.

Sunshine or rain,

God's still the same.
Have a nice day in the Lord.

I love that song. Ever since I was introduced to it oh so many years ago. It speaks to me in this way. You should not let others take your joy away from you. It's not theirs to take. It's yours to share with others as you choose.

I find that when some see you enjoying yourself there is a bit of envy and they want what you have. The funny thing is, they have the same joy and they just don't know it. Don't give your joy away. Maybe you can share yours with them and help them find their joy, but please don't let others take your joy away.

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A quiet moment

I just love a quiet moment to reflect. I find a spot somewhere and do just that everyday. It's wonderful. I don't always write about my reflections. Sometimes I just let the events of the day wash over me. At the end of the day, I must say, I'm always grateful for the days end and the people that came my way. The good, the bad, and the unusual all continue to shape this process we call life.

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When We Wed

I am working on my next episode, "When We Wed". It is an easy write because I love writing romantic stories. I hope you have the opportunity to read it. Tell me what you think.

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Caledon on Sea

I was reading my copy of Primgraph and saw a place called, Caledon on Sea. I just had to visit and I did. It was absolutely lovely. I had a wonderful time exploring. If you have the opportunity to go I suggest you do. The view from anywhere on the sim is beautiful.

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Bugs!

My artist drew this for me. I am soooo proud. Just wanted to share my joy with you.

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Sculptys!

OMG! I had great fun today. I went sculpty shopping in the online game of Second Life. I only discovered sculptys a short while ago. They are like puzzle pieces to me. You put them together and you get some object, like a dresser or desk. I have several sculpty sets and I can spend hours just putting them together.

What I didn't know until recently, was that people purchase these sculpty sets and once they put them together, texture them, and script them, they sell them. Ummm, that is not art to me but to each his own.

I was so disappointed to find that out. It was like finding out the artist is not really an artist but someone who sells someone else's art work. In any case, I'm sure I am the only one who feels that way.

Today I purchased a few more sets to play with. There are a few, true artist, who make the sculptys, I enjoy. One such artist is Victoria. I always have a grand time when I'm there. I must feature her in my "Fabulous Artists" blog. I hadn't been to her place in a while and she has been hard at work. She sells lovely full perm sculptys for all those who sell textured/scripted sculptys.

Well, I gotta go play now. I hope you go and....

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In Love

In the episode, entitled, In Love, Viv Writer finds herself in love with Arden. She had been living behind a shield which served to protect her from the love of others. Somehow, Arden penetrated the shield, which was no small feat.

Admitting her feeling to Arden was bitter sweet. I hope you have the opportunity to read this episode. It was a delight to write.

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