A Blast From The Way-Past...

Good morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Spring Forest's Ghost. This is an image I attempted to make using transparency rather than overlay. I didn't quite get what I wanted at the time, but considering the snow many of us have had recently I thought it appropriate.

I spent much of last night doing research involving relations with American Indians in the past. I confess, what I found really made then-president Andrew Jackson really look like a piece of dirt. And for once, President Nixon got to be something of a hero, whatever mistakes he made later. The Cherokee went to court to enforce a treaty that was supposed to preserve their lands in the east, and they won. But Jackson wanted the land and sent the army to forcibly remove people who, after all, had sought peace. And Nixon was the one who decided to let the Indians start taking over administering Indian Affairs, instead of leaving it to appointees.

Talk about a curious reversal of roles!

Until We Meet, Gentle Readers...

Hot and Cold

Good morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Viewpoint. It's one of my newer ventures with overlay layers as opposed to transparency-altered ones. I debated whether or not to add that hint of a glow where the two lines crossed, but decided to do it and see if I liked it. As you can see, I did!

We have yet MORE snow falling this morning. Fortunately, it only seems to be a light dusting instead of a full-fledged storm: I haven't noticed anyone with a snowplow clearing the roads down by where I live this time. The only road clearing I've seen was done by Mother Nature herself.

I do have a question for my readers: How does one audit a man who has been dead three years? Apparently Missouri's Department of Collections thinks they can, even though they had to have seen the death certificates. Right now, his widow is madder than a barrel full of wet wildcats, and I don't blame her! It seems to me that officialdom has found yet another way to waste taxpayer time and money. In this case, though, it might be worth my while to set up a ticket and condiment stand to watch the fight!

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Things to do...

Good morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Turning In The Wind. I was experimenting with layers in an overlay mode when I created this, and have found it to be far more effective in combining certain colors and forms than tweaking the transparency, which I had attempted before.

I've got too much information yet to read before I can finish my essay! Galahad was more demanding of attention than usual yesterday. But in truth, it was partly my fault for not making him lay on the bed while I take care of my reading. Perhaps I should borrow a hint from one of my fellow college students and take my book to a comfy couch! It's seldom that I do anything but read there.

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Another Start

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Lavender Drop. I was experimenting a little bit with light when I made this. I really wanted to add a bit of shine to the lavender part as well, but my tools weren't cooperating. I guess I'll just have to see if I can find out what went wrong!

My APA formatting class started yesterday. I consider myself fortunate that I have a hard-copy of the manual, and that I had downloaded the documents I needed beforehand. Oddly enough, this workshop doesn't seem to be starting out as tough as the ones I took in the past. Perhaps previous experience with some of the material is paying off after all, in spite of my lack of confidence. I hope so.

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Snow and School

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Green Flame. Ever since I made the image I titled Tear In The Sun, I've been trying to figure out how I did it. I think I finally have, though this isn't exactly it. I think one last test will nail it, though. If you're curious about the Tear In The Sun image, check in the early days of my blog.

Guess what: We have yet More Snow falling! My poor husband is going to be pulling out his hair for certain. I confess, I laughed when I looked out the window and saw snowflakes. Fortunately most of the old snow and ice had melted off. That will limit the problems that tend to happen with a layer of snow hiding ice patches.

Speaking of pulling hair out, I'm doing the same over a homework assignment. I'm supposed to write an essay about an ethnic group I'm a part of or want to learn more about- A long one. I think I would do well to crack open a few books I bought some time ago and do some serious reading before I set keyboard to document, so to speak. I also need to go back to the census site for more information- though most of what I want is pretty solidly buried. It wouldn't be the first time I've had to dig.

Wish me luck, Gentle Readers!

Until we meet....

The Third Week

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Buttercup Light. I really wanted to add rose in there somewhere, but there are only so many variations of that available. Anyway, I think I finally have an idea of how to make the colors merge just a bit; This is considerably closer to that effect than anything I had tried before. Further investigation is warranted.

The third week of this block of courses has started. I'm a little surprised at how quickly the time has passed! The first couple of weeks were a bit hard on one of my instructors, since winter storms have played havoc with his connection. But things seem stable for him now. I'm very sure he's glad of that!

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Busy, Busy!

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Glowing. I really wanted to find a way to segue the center into the surrounding red-orange, but this isn't it. One day I'll figure it out!

Today is promising to be busy with a capital busy; Besides being Monday, which I usually set aside for my 'big cleaning', I'm expecting a phone call which can hopefully set me up in a business that will get my husband free and clear of his present employer. I won't say more about the details just yet- But I did check out the company and the founder thereof, and they do seem to be genuine instead of just another scam.

I'm off, Gentle Readers. Wish me luck!

Until we meet...