Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Weird Art Wednesday

 Welcome to Weird Art Wednesday!
 
Today I'm showing some fascinating art by
Anthony Clarkson. 
He graduated from the Colorado Institute of Art in 2002 click on the link to learn more about this spectacular artist.

 


 


 


 



 

 



Anthony's attention to detail and direction is most astonishing. Study one piece and you will see each segment has life and movement with color, shadow and placement. I'm so glad I found him.
I hope you enjoyed the art.
Have a weird and wonderful day.
Nicole

Monday, January 29, 2024

T Stands for movin' right a long

 Hi Everyone!

This might be a long post. Grab a cuppa whatever, and enjoy the read.

I have had quite a few questions on what happened to my foot, or people are glad it is healed. OK, real quick. The wound is healed. However, due to the enormous amount of swelling 2 days after surgery the nerves were compressed and my foot has been and still is numb from the big toe to the 3rd toe and down my foot to my ankle. It is the strangest feeling. Also, from being in the wheelchair for 3 months my ankle is completely stiff and tight. Since the wound has healed I can now do my own PT and walk. I am up to 45 minutes a day. I even went to the store the other day. I am walking with a cane when I go out just for stability. I can now move all of my toes, flex my foot a little bit, and make a circle with my foot. Non of which is full motion. However, it is foot moving and get better everyday. You have no idea how relieved I am. Yay I can move my toes.


I have been able to make some meals. Mr. M. is very happy about that. We eat breakfast for dinner several times a month.
 
 Homemade is so much better than fast food. Sausage, egg English muffin with hash browns.


 Making roast in the instant pot is so easy. Mashed potatoes and carrots.


 
 I even got into the art room. I'm making a "dead" strange foot for my Dr. He could have told me NO on how I wanted to heal the wound on my foot and sent me to wound care unit. Instead he helped and gave me very good information, herbal medicines and bandages that I needed. This is no where near finished but a good start.
If I can today, this will get toe nails.
I love the creepy skin

 Remember a few weeks ago I took one the onions that I grew in my garden last year and put it in water? It was starting to grow in the fridge. Well here it is now.
 
 It started like this on Jan. 15


 Today Jan. 28


 
One more thing and I am finished. My good friend, Luiz from viagenspelobrasilerio ,
  shares the most beautiful places in his country. Including art, museums and so much more. If you don't already visit Luiz take some time to check out his blog. 
Thank you Luiz 
OK, there is one more important thing. I need to show you a drink to get into the T-Party hosted by 
Don't ask me why. It's cold, wet and windy here but I really wanted a icy fruit smoothie.
This is made with blueberries and raspberries. It was soo good.

 


 


Have the best day today.

 Nicole