I created this for a friend of mine. It came out so beautiful, I am releasing it for a new greeting card. It’ll be in my store soon.

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My daffodils are growing up way too early! Sometimes it still snows and there’s frost here at Fort Campbell, KY this time of year. I hope they survive and don’t get cold!

Information about these pretty little flowers can be found at the American Daffodil Society.

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• Unless a man undertakes more than he possibly can do, he will never do all that he can. – Henry Drummond #
• Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. – Thomas Edison #
• The most practical, beautiful, workable philosophy in the world won’t work – if you won’t. – Zig Ziglar #

• Opportunity follows struggle. It follows effort. It follows hard work. It doesn’t come before. – Shelby Steele #
• Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow baby! :-) #
• As much as I love a tropical climate 24/7, this winter wonderland is really beautiful! #
• Sunday… a great day to reflect on where you want to go and who you want to go with you. #

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I am working on a logo for INetWork and needed to incorporate a dove and olive branch. I purchased this one and plan to do some light coloring of the olive branch. Either way, I need to see happy faces, so I’ll come up with something fabulous! Stay tuned….

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The design gods were speaking to me!

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Kathryn Tyler has published a petition that is calling up all of your Reagan Conservatives out there. It’s a petition that demands true conservative leadership. Let’s get our party back on track by signing this petition.

The following is a list of Reagan Conservative Principles

This is what Reagan Conservatives believe in:

1.) American Exceptionalism – The United States is an exceptional nation. No other country in the history of the world has done more to secure liberty and honor God-given rights of individuals. Our government is uniquely of, by, and for the people, not the other way around.

2.) Secure Borders – Legal immigrants have enriched this country. Illegal immigration undermines American sovereignty and weakens national security. The U.S. has a right and obligation to secure it’s borders.

3.) Strong Military – A strong military is a deterrent. The U.S. must maintain military superiority to ensure our security. The American military is made up of dedicated and patriotic individuals who deserve this nation’s full support.

4.) Energy Independence – For national security and economic reasons it is time that we as a nation become energy independent by exploiting all our natural resources responsibly while at the same time encouraging energy innovation.

5.) Individual Rights – The subjugation of individual rights in favor of groups rights is unconstitutional and has always lead to the trampling of individual freedom.

6.) Individual Responsibility – Individuals are responsible for their actions and the consequences. It is not government’s place to save individuals from their mistakes. This kind of government intervention only encourages irresponsible behavior and impinges on others’ rights.

7.) Limited Government – Thoreau was correct when he wrote: “That government is best which governs least.” Government should be limited to the powers delegated it by the Constitution. Beyond these powers, as government grows, individual freedom shrinks and the economy suffers.

8.) Low Taxes and Fiscal Constraint – Government redistribution of income through taxation is not Constitutional. Individuals have a right to their income and are far better managers of their money than is the government. Free market solutions improve the economy while upholding individual freedoms.

9.) Supreme Court – The purpose of the Supreme Court is to determine whether laws are in keeping with the Constitutionally limited powers delegated the government. The Supreme Court is not to rule based on any other standard than that of a strict interpretation of the United States Constitution.

10.) Religious Freedom – Americans should be free to practice religion how they please. Christianity has been a positive force in our society. Government should not overreach its powers to discriminate against any religious group. Government has no right to suppress prayers nor expressions of faith in public schools.

11.) Respect for Life – Life is sacred and is to be defended. This includes the most vulnerable among us, the unborn. Ronald Reagan was correct when he wrote: “Make no mistake, abortion-on-demand is not a right granted by the Constitution. We cannot diminish the value of one category of human life‚ the unborn‚ without diminishing the value of all human life.

12.) Right to Bear Arms – The right to own a gun is recognized specifically in the Constitution, yet it is constantly under attack legislatively and legally. The right to own firearms is important to the safety and security of individuals and a nation.

Feel free to copy and paste what Reagan Conservatism is. Share it in your networks, on Myspace, Facebook, on your message boards, and your blogs. Encourage others to do the same and let’s get these principles back in the spotlight.

Please tell others about this petition.

Don’t forget to sign off on the petition.

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Hey Caffeine Cravers!

January 13th at 2:00 pm

Starbucks will be having a tea time event with complimentary teas and food samples.

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1. Ignore everybody.

2. The idea doesn’t have to be big. It just has to be yours.

3. Put the hours in.

4. If your biz plan depends on you suddenly being “discovered” by some big shot, your plan will probably fail.

5. You are responsible for your own experience.

6. Everyone is born creative; everyone is given a box of crayons in kindergarten.

7. Keep your day job.

8. Companies that squelch creativity can no longer compete with companies that champion creativity.

9. Everybody has their own private Mount Everest they were put on this earth to climb.

10. The more talented somebody is, the less they need the props.

11. Don’t try to stand out from the crowd; avoid crowds altogether.

12. If you accept the pain, it cannot hurt you.

13. Never compare your inside with somebody else’s outside.

14. Dying young is overrated.

15. The most important thing a creative person can learn professionally is where to draw the red line that separates what you are willing to do, and what you are not.

16. The world is changing.

17. Merit can be bought. Passion can’t.

18. Avoid the Watercooler Gang.

19. Sing in your own voice.

20. The choice of media is irrelevant.

21. Selling out is harder than it looks.

22. Nobody cares. Do it for yourself.

23. Worrying about “Commercial vs. Artistic” is a complete waste of time.

24. Don?t worry about finding inspiration. It comes eventually.

25. You have to find your own schtick.

26. Write from the heart.

27. The best way to get approval is not to need it.

28. Power is never given. Power is taken.

29. Whatever choice you make, The Devil gets his due eventually.

30. The hardest part of being creative is getting used to it.

31. Remain frugal.

32. Allow your work to age with you.

33. Being Poor Sucks.

34. Beware of turning hobbies into jobs.

35. Savor obscurity while it lasts.

36. Start blogging.

37. Meaning Scales, People Don’t.

37. When your dreams become reality, they are no longer your dreams.

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1 box Betty Crocker® white angel food cake mix

1 1/4 cups cold water

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1/3 cup Key lime or regular lime juice

1 teaspoon grated lime peel

1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 cup flaked coconut

Sliced kiwifruit and strawberries, if desired

Make cake mix as directed on package, using cold water. Cool cake completely. Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place bottom layer, cut side up, on serving plate.

In large bowl, beat milk, lime juice and lime peel with wire whisk until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping.

Spread 1 cup lime mixture evenly over top of first layer of cake. Place second layer of cake carefully on bottom layer; spread evenly with 1 cup lime mixture. Top with remaining layer of cake.

Frost top and side of cake with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish cake with kiwifruit and strawberries.

Makes 16 servings.

1 Serving: Calories 270 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 290mg; Total Carbohydrate 46g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 35g); Protein 5g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 10%; Iron 0%

Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Betty Crocker

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