T stands for a little bit of everything

Greetings!

Today it T Tuesday over at Elizabeth's blog. When you are finished here be sure to stop by there to see what all of the T-gang  has been doing.

Last week Mr. M. and I had to drive to Salem again. Mr. M. had a back procedure. While I sat in the car I drew this. She still needs some detail work but I like her face.

I have also been canning. There is a satisfaction of growing and the preserving food. 

Salsa and home made veggie broth from the garden.	Spaghetti Sauce
Yes, I canned ground beef.	10lbs of russet potatoes.
This is chili relleno casserole made with chilies from the garden.	Can't go wrong with this dinner.
Last night was pizza night. Right out of the oven. This is home made not frozen. LOL	To join in with the T- party I pulled some blueberry muffins from the freezer and had a cup of hot water. No I didn't eat the whole plate. LOL

 

Here is a flower to brighten your day.

 

If you don't think the delta variant or covid 19 can hurt you, 

YOU ARE WRONG! Protect yourself and others. Wear a MASK! 

 Nicole/DVArtist Honor and integrity in art, in life.

Movie Monday and other things

Hi Everyone!

I took a few days off to get my head out of a depressed state. Some people think I retired. I didn't! Due to covid I was FORCED to close my business of 3 decades. Almost all my product was sold and so Friday my website was deactivated. It is a daunting realization that your income is gone, especially, due to circumstances not your own.  

Please do not feel sorry for me or tell me it will all work out. It will or it won't those are the choices. LOL

So while I was feeling upset I found this movie on Netflix.

It's called

The Secret Dare to Dream.

I didn't seek this out I simply saw that it stared 

Katie Holmes, Josh Lucas and Celia Weston. 3 actors I like very much. So in my PJs, a cup of hot water and a blanket I watched this movie. It's funny and sad and hopeful. Ya know just the kind of movie I needed. 

I know this movie will satisfy my NON SCARY movie watchers. LOL

 

 

The movie is predictable but if you want just a nice movie this is it.

I have lots of commenting to catch up on and that's the plan for today. Wishing everyone a very happy day.

 
 

If you don't think the delta variant or covid 19 can hurt you, 

YOU ARE WRONG! Protect yourself and others. Wear a MASK! 

 Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

TAD with Rain Rough Textures

Hello Everyone!

 

Today is Thursday Art Date, (TAD) with Rain.  Her theme this week is Rough Textures.

Now this is my kind of art and I have some pieces that fit the theme. These pieces are made with a mixture I make of plaster, drywall and glue. It is so much fun to get your hands into this. LOL Once the mixture is dry I lay in the paint and then give it a high shine finish. 

I call this my abstract texture art.

Be sure to stop by Rain's blog to see what everyone has created for this theme. Also if you want to see how Rain creates art and other wonderful surprises head over to here you tube channels. You will not be disappointed. 

Links are on her blog. Here.

 

One last thing. You have seen this photo of my dear sweet great granddaughter. She went to school and within a week tested positive for covid. 

She lives in Florida, so that should tell you why.

She doesn't seem to be very ill but please send healing energy to her. 

Eva 8 years old.

 

Don't send your kids to school unmasked no matter what the 

idiot governor says.

If you don't think the delta variant or covid 19 can hurt you, 

YOU ARE WRONG! Protect yourself and others. Wear a MASK! 

 Nicole/DVArtist 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

T Stands for Wind and Mustard.

Hi Everyone!

 

I have mentioned before how windy it is here on the Oregon cost. Well, last night the wind gods were angry. Part of the results is one of my  10 foot Sunflower plants is bent over. The one next to it is about to fall over too. The twine I had holding it up broke. So one of my jobs today is to help stand this plant up.

 

The other day I mentioned that I am making my own mustard. Well I did.

Try to get all the shafts out of the seeds.	I didn't have enough seeds so I added some yellow seeds I had for canning and some dry powder mustard.
Add equal parts Apple Cider Vinegar and water.	Cover and let set for 3 days. The seeds will puff up and even start to ferment. The smell is, whew pungent.
I had to open a window and turn on a fan.	Rinse off the seeds.
Place in a blender with a bit of the liquid. I used a Tablespoon at a time.	I did have to transfer the mixture to a smaller blender.
And then to a mortar and pestle.	I finally got the consistency I wanted. The flavor is amazing, fresh and very delicious.
After something like mustard we need something sweet. I had 2 bananas that were getting over ripe so Mr. M. got a streusel banana bread.	This AM I treated myself to a cup of coffee.

 

I hope all of you have a wonderful day. Be sure to stop by Elizabeth's to see what the rest of the T-Gang is up to.

 

Mask Mandate in Oregon!

If you don't think the delta variant or covid 19 can hurt you, 

YOU ARE WRONG! Protect yourself and others. Wear a MASK! 

Nicole/DVArtist Honor and integrity in art, in life.