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Mardi Gras-Happy Fat Tuesday!

Posted by Irene Turner in Art, Holidays on February 21, 2012

I have never been to Mardi Gras, here or anywhere else, but I can tell you that I already love the Little Bits of Beauty™ found in the revelry, parades and most of all the amazing costumes, plumage and Venetian masks!

Carnival in Rio

Originally a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon, Mardi Gras dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. Roman Catholics found that the Pagans were not going to give up their celebrations so therefore created their version. Continue reading “Mardi Gras-Happy Fat Tuesday!” »

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My Valentine is a Tribute to Online Dating!

Posted by Irene Turner in Holidays, Inspiration on February 14, 2012

Over the last two weeks friends and acquaintances have once again broached the subject of online dating. Wondering out loud why they did it, what has the world come to, and all the time hoping that this might just be the answer for them. Well…

My wonderful Valentine is my husband, Ron L. Welsh.

Who wouldn't love this face?

And yes, as you can guess from the title of this post, I met him online at Match.com. Here’s my story in a nutshell… Continue reading “My Valentine is a Tribute to Online Dating!” »

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Chinese New Year-2012 the Year of the Dragon

Posted by Irene Turner in Art, Holidays on January 24, 2012

Beautiful and Powerful Paper Collage-This Dragon is entitled "Homeward Bound" by Micah Schwaberow: now for sale at the Graton Gallery, in CA-click the photo for more information on it's availability and own this fabulous piece of art commemorating 2012!!

Kung Hei Fat Choi! 

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!

2012 IS THE YEAR OF THE  WATER DRAGON…

According to the California Psychics blog, this Dragon year is not about the fiery aspects of the Dragon, but rather the calming watery aspects. They wrote: Continue reading “Chinese New Year-2012 the Year of the Dragon” »

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Merry Christmas!

Posted by Irene Turner in Holidays on December 22, 2011

As we fast approach the Christmas Week-end, I am wishing you all the spirit of the season now, and, throughout the new year…

WISHING YOU PEACE AND GOODWILL! -image via alifeofbeautyandgrace.tumbler.com

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Happy Hanukah

Posted by Irene Turner in Holidays on December 20, 2011

Thanks to oneinfocus.org for this fab pic of a menorah at times square

Chanukah commemorates a spiritual battle.
The Greeks fought to make Judaism a culture and void of G-dliness.
Lighting the menorah is our battle emblem – the victory of light over darkness.-oneinfocus.org Continue reading “Happy Hanukah” »
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