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Posted 9/6/2012 12:20 PM (GMT 0)
trina, very cool that you are a painter! i used to paint, but have fallen out of practice over the years. i just signed up to take a silk painting class at my local art museum, so i'm excited to try that...i had no idea what it was when i saw the art class brochure, but looked it up online and decided it would be a cool thing to try. going to take the class with a couple friends from work. what are your favorite mediums?
Posted 9/6/2012 12:35 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds cool Frizzbee,

Let us know how the class goes. I just recently bought paints too. I am going to try to paint again also. Wish me luck...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/6/2012 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning all!

JAMIE I AM SO SORRY YOU ARE NOT WELL. CONTINUING TO PRAY AND MEDITATE FOR YOU. BLESSINGS.

Freezbie, mostly, I do water color, oil pastels or acrylics. It depends on the intensity I feel for the painting at the time. I am working art therapy
currently. When I have an unending urge to paint a picture in my head, can not rest until it is done. This works well since most are done within 2-3 hours.

Went to neurologist today, the correct day, and he increased my propananol and perscribed the imitrex spray for my migraines/cluster combos. He thinks the spray will be able to stop the pain fast enough so I will not have to suffer the episode. Wow, a blessing if this really works.

Everyone have a wonderful day!

Trina
Posted 9/6/2012 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
karen, cool! i haven't done painting since middle school...i really enjoyed it and should get back into it. looking foward to the silk painting class since we get to hand-dye two scarves and learn all the neat techniques...in reading about it, i learned that it is a very ancient art and you can manipulate the dyes with salt and sugar!
Posted 9/6/2012 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
trina, i have always wanted to learn watercolor...i think i will try a class at the museum when they offer it. i am glad that art therapy has taught you some helpful coping skills!

also hoping your new med combo works. i take imitrex for my migraines (tablet, not spray), and it does knock them out. i had one episode of cluster headaches last september...i hung in there for 6 days before i went to the doctor (my health anxiety always makes me question whether or not i should see a doctor because 9 times out of 10, they tell me i'm over-reacting and just stressed/anxious/depressed). i ended up with a shot of demerol, which i hope i don't ever have to go through again (thankfully haven't so far!). hope you're feeling great really soon!
Posted 9/6/2012 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
I do believe we have an art colony growing among us! Just how spiritual and cool is this!?

I love it. cool

Trina
Posted 9/6/2012 10:14 PM (GMT 0)
I'm an artist, too...
Silk screen stuff for my business for the past 38 years!
~ J.

CU in the morning.....
Posted 9/6/2012 10:32 PM (GMT 0)
Joyce, you should post your site again so the new members can see what you do. Trina has never seen your work.

Yes it is cool with all the art among us. I think a lot of depressed people express theirselves in other ways, such as art, poetry etc...

That is too cool...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/7/2012 5:06 AM (GMT 0)
ME POETRY.

JAMIE
Posted 9/7/2012 9:32 AM (GMT 0)
Karen, if it's ok to post my web site, I'll do so...after I wake up! Friday smilers... ************************** Did you know…   In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes... When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. That's where the phrase, "good night, sleep tight" came from     Have you ever wondered…   Why does a ship carry cargo, and a car carry shipments?     50 Years Ago…   We never thought we would see the day all our kitchen appliances would be electric …and there was no such thing as an electric typewriter.   **************************  
Posted 9/7/2012 9:45 AM (GMT 0)
GOOD STUFF JOYCE.

ME.
Posted 9/7/2012 11:02 AM (GMT 0)
Good Morning! JAMIE I HOPE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER. I HAVE NOT HAD A POEM IN ME TO WRITE. IAM LIKE THAT IT IS EITHER ART OR POETRY, NEVER BOTH.

MY dog with Addison disease has had be up since 5 this am. Might as well stay up at this point.

Everyone enjoy the day!

Trina
Posted 9/7/2012 11:07 AM (GMT 0)
Good Morning Everyone,

How's everyone today? I'm feeling much better :-) Just left with a dry cough...
Thanks for the well wishes Joyce and Kara.

frizzbee, I like colouring and drawing. I enjoy music as well if that counts.
Jamie, hope you're doing okay today.

Wishing everyone a great day!

UA
Posted 9/7/2012 11:08 AM (GMT 0)
Trina, sorry about your dog. (I have a soft spot for dogs) Is he/she going to be alright?

UA
Posted 9/7/2012 11:29 AM (GMT 0)
Hi UA, SO glad your flu is over. Ah another member of our growing ART colony, this is fun!

As for my dog, I hope so UA. His white count is up and Vet adjusted his meds. No other symptons presenting
to cause white count rise at this time. So we will see. Addison's is a tough disease and in a dog that can not talk
it is frustrating. It is one of the few times I am grateful God did not give us children.

Thanks for asking UA, I could never live without a dog in my life, dogs were my saving grace through 15 years of child abuse with my family.

Have a wonderful day!

Trina
Posted 9/7/2012 11:30 AM (GMT 0)
joyce, thanks for the smilers - the cargo/shipment one makes me think of something similar i've wondered about: why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways?? :) and i'd like to see your art website if/when you're able to post it!

UA, i also love to color! mandalas are my favorite, and there are so many pretty, free ones out there on the internet! i wish that i was musical...i like to listen to it, but i have no aptitude for making it, LOL! do you play an instrument, sing, etc?

trina, i also hope your dog is doing okay! my pup and my kitties are such a big helps to me. truly members of my family!

i am off to see my psychiatrist this morning. i have only been on sleep medication for the past few months, and it's not working so great anymore...hoping i haven't built up a tolerance. and even though i get very nervous about taking any medication, i know it's time to talk about something for my depression and anxiety. i will be brave and give it a try...again! my plan for the weekend is to call the employee assistance program through my job where i can get three free sessions with a therapist. i'm hopeful that i'll find a good one that i can continue with beyond three sessions!

may have to stop in at urgent care this morning, too...made an excellent hashbrown casserole in my cast iron skillet for supper last night (it was a copycat recipe of cracker barrel's, but much more healthy!). i went to grab the rubberized handle of the pan with the eggs and sausage, but i grabbed the cast iron skillet handle instead...YEOUCH! the burn is looking a little worse today than last night, and it's completely across the palm of my dominant hand, so i may need some burn cream. but at least i found a great new recipe and got to enjoy breakfast for supper! (my favorite!)

i will be at work late tonight after i get there from my psych appointment, and i'll be back up and at work early tomorrow, so i'll check in sometime this weekend to see how you all are doing. have a great friday!
Posted 9/7/2012 12:12 PM (GMT 0)
Busy thread this morning...good luck with your days, everyone...and puppy dogs, too. Off to work now...

To err is human...to forgive, canine!
Posted 9/7/2012 12:24 PM (GMT 0)
CUL JOYCE,

AND THX 4 ALLL THE SUPPORT MY BUDDIES, I LUV YA LL.

JAMIE
Posted 9/7/2012 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
Trina, it's the first time I'm hearing about Addison's disease. Just read up on it and it doesn't sound nice. I really hope your dog will be okay. Keep me posted on it, ok? I have a soft spot for dogs. I know it's hard for you too so hang in there. I don't like to see them suffering. It makes me wish I can do something to help them.

We had a stray dog in our work place and we used to feed him, etc. He got sick and we decided that we would join to pay for a vet to come and see him. The vet was nice and she didn't charge us. He died a few months ago though :-(

frizzbee, I colour Mandalas as well :-) My therapist introduced me to it 2 months ago. They're so much fun and free as you said :-) . I like the different designs and the different colours we can use to make it colourful. Music was a major part of my life before depression took over. When I was in high school, we had a band. Lol. I use to play everyday. I still play when I'm in a good mood and feel up to it. I play the keyboards and guitars. It's fun and relaxing.
Sorry about your burn. That sounds painful. Hope it's not a bad burn and it heals soon.

Joyce, have a good day at work.

UA
Posted 9/7/2012 1:12 PM (GMT 0)
Yes Joyce I think it would be okay to post your website again. I would love to see it again too.

Have a fantastic day all, I am still waking up. Takes me awhile and I slept in some.

hugs, Karen
Posted 9/8/2012 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
UA, i always wanted to be in a band. alas, i just can't carry a tune in a bucket!

my burn is just fine today...blistered up, but didn't need to see the doctor for it. thank goodness and thank you for the well wishes!

if i find any good mandala websites, i'll be sure to share them with you! i have "pinned" several pages on pinterest...if you're a member of that website, you can do a search for "mandala" and find some good ones. :)
Posted 9/8/2012 8:58 AM (GMT 0)
Saturday smilers... **************************   Did you know…   On average, 100 people choke to death on ball point pens every year, ......so be careful.     Have you ever wondered…   Before they invented drawing boards, what did they go back to?     Clever Idea Worth Knowing –   Conditioner Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair.   **************************
Posted 9/8/2012 12:33 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Joyce. I like the one about the hair conditioner. I am going to try that. Shaving gel is expensive and I do have some left over conditioner. Thank you...

I see you started word scramble, I can't wait to try.

Have a good day all...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/8/2012 12:36 PM (GMT 0)
....and 'Chapter 16', Karen ?
Posted 9/8/2012 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, you are right Joyce, I will start another one, this one went by fast!!! Many members joining in which is fantastic!!!

Hugs, Karen...
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