Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

Prior to 2013, I had been unemployed for 2 years, so imagine my excitement when I realized that I could actually afford to buy Christmas presents this year.

Even better, I could buy things for myself!  I took advantage of a one-day sale on Amazon.com and purchased a Kindle Fire hdx and began downloading apps -- mostly art-centric.

One of my favorite apps so far is called Picasso - Kaleidoscope Draw! by DPs World.  In fact, I may be downright obsessed.

Would you believe me?

If I told you that I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art*?

Even if this is proof of my "work"?

I useed the Flowpaper app by Diatom Studio Ltd to create this masterpiece.

*It's true, I do.

The games people play...

What's your favorite game for Kindle or similar device?

I tend to enjoy mindless pursuits, so I'm having a good time with Ultimate Jewel by Balloon Island.

I have tried Candy Crush, by King.com -- and like it -- but I don't like the time restrictions that pop up after failing to complete an assignment a few times.

Do you have any mindless -- and hopefully free -- suggestions for me?

TIA!

Jingle Balls! (or Where Are His Pants?)

Do you sometimes question what goes through people's minds?  Well, ponder what these people may have been thinking when posing for these festive photos...

Tree swimming not tree trimming.

Hairy Christmas!

Nappy Holidays!

Timmy misunderstood when told that Santa puts toys in his "sacks".

Don we now our gay apparel.

Santa has wrapped his package...

The Bangles (not the band)

Ever think about making jewelry either to sell or for yourself and your loved ones?  There are many different styles, of course, and everyone has their own particular taste, but I have found some tutorials that others might think are helpful.  If you're interested, follow this link to B'Sue Boutique's Youtube page:

http://www.youtube.com/user/bsueboutiques/videos

Here's just one of the tutorials offered on the page:

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

What is your favorite Peter O'Toole movie?

Peter O'Toole

1932-2013

Barking Up the Wrong Christmas Tree

Did you know there were so many different types of artificial Christmas trees available?  I didn't.

 

The Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

The Sky Blue Whimsical Tree

The Palm Tree with Curved Trunk

The Heavy Flocked Upside Down Christmas Tree

Twerkin' 9 to 5

Do you keep asking yourself, "When did Dolly Parton start making dance music?" every time this song begins playing on the Dior J'Adore commercial?  Well, now you can see (and hear) that it's not Dolly at all.

Gossip "Heavy Cross"

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Some love Annie Lennox's version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" while others find it disconcerting.  How does it make you feel?

Happy Yule!

'Tis the Season to Ask, "What's Going on Here?"

What do you think happened at this 1925 Christmas party?  Did the participants have fun?  What about the lady on the bottom left?  She reminds me of a character from a Krzysztof Kieślowski film.  What do you think is going through her mind?  What's going on with the little bear, the oil can and the tiny house?  What about the "go go" sign?  And what's up with the electrical cord coming down from the ceiling light?

Click on the picture or the link to go to a larger version on the Shorpy Historical Photo Archive so you can view it up close. It's worth it.

Washington, D.C., 1925.  "Western Electric Co. group."

 http://www.shorpy.com/node/5120?size=_original#caption

Carrie Underwood Meets Grumpy Cat

I did not create this meme, but I am in love with it and wanted to share.

What did you think of The Sound of Music live?

Personally, I think Ms. Underwood deserves a thumbs up for bravery.  No matter what you thought of her performance, she's definitely not a coward.

Can You Dig It?

I don't know if you can tell, but I have an interest in vegetable gardening.  I'm not a very good gardener, but I enjoy the challenge and always have high hopes for success.  I'm also fond of doing things unconventionally -- like posting random (and sometimes pointless) blog comments that are, at best, months past relevance -- so when I discovered the unconventional gardening YouTube channel of Praxxus55712, I was in heaven.  I think I might try to follow his suggestions this year to see if I can get my much-loved carbon and Cherokee tomatoes to flourish.

Do you like to garden?  Are you looking for some new tips?  Maybe this series might interest you...

I Like Her Spirit!

Are you easily scared?  Are you afraid to watch a creepy Japanese tire commercial?  Well, are ya, punk?

Make sure your sound is turned on, if you dare! 

Mercury and Mars

I recently came across a photo of my father that was taken in the late 40s or early 50s and realized that he looked very much like pop singer Bruno Mars looks today.

Do you agree?

My dad on the left.  Bruno Mars on the right.