tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65114241800171750782024-03-14T12:50:59.260-05:00A Million UniversesEvangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.comBlogger236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-61159023799298719642013-02-26T12:57:00.000-06:002013-02-26T12:58:20.175-06:00Brand New Universe- Miniature PaintingI originally chose the name of this blog to be aspirational. I sure would like to let my soul stand as "cool and composed" as Uncle Walt would have it. I also liked the fact that the name could represent the scope of my many, many interests. I have a lot. And I have a new one!
I give you RPG miniature painting.
This is a natural progression from our ongoing family interest in playing Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-60421675305935274582013-02-14T09:53:00.001-06:002013-02-14T12:35:54.982-06:00Middle School Middle Earth
But you can come in of course, old friend.
Through the green door...just speak "friend" to enter.
"And laugh they did, and eat, and drink, often and heartily, being fond of simple jests at all times, and of six meals a day (when they could get them). They were hospitable and delighted in parties, and in presents, which they gave away freely and eagerly accepted."
~J.R.R. Tolkien
Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-51329828209181489362013-01-29T11:14:00.002-06:002013-01-29T11:17:16.770-06:00Withered on The VineNot me. My poor damn blog.
I have a half dozen unfinished posts in drafts. They run the gamut from the ubiquitous, but always dramatic, blog shutdown post, to the cheery and superficial ball re-rolling post, to me blogging about shiny object #527. The only thing they all have in common -I couldn't be arsed to finish any of them, and none of them were really saying much of anything.
MyEvangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-28228448998270957852012-10-31T21:11:00.000-05:002012-10-31T21:12:27.548-05:00Happy Halloween!I am sitting in the quiet of the eye of the storm. The houseful of loud, excited boys are now out trick or treating with the DH (who came directly from the airport after being away three days on business to trick or treating) and another friends dad. The tribe will be back directly for a break to warm up, and to no doubt gloat over their loot, and scarf down goodies, and to be Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-35888797252718161602012-09-20T09:29:00.001-05:002012-09-20T09:31:35.465-05:00Fall Comfort BakingWe have had our first couple of chilly, dark, blustery days. Fall is here without a doubt, but I am over of my end of summer denial and remembering that I do love this season too. The leaves are changing, the geese are on the wing, and my thoughts and tastes are turning to pumpkins and apples, and anything fragrant and warm and hearty.
Yesterday was just rainy enough to keep me indoors (lately IEvangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-56211210197943249962012-09-06T11:20:00.003-05:002013-02-28T13:08:47.048-06:00One More Day of SummerI just dropped my boys off for the first day of grade 7. *gulp* I think they are well prepared. New clothes, backpacks, binders, meetings with teachers, a bevy of emails and phone calls, arranged a tour of the high school where they'll take practical arts, a summer of helping them weave those fragile strands of pubescent friendship a little tighter, 2 months immersion in family, leisure and ease.Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-28796317908696101392012-07-30T14:33:00.002-05:002013-02-28T13:09:20.316-06:00Living Like KingsIt is summer, and we are meandering through green and golden days saturated in abundance -pleasures and possibilities like fat, low hanging fruits ripe for the plucking. I am awash with gratitude these days. I wake with my heart resonating richly-harmonious, and fall asleep with a prayer of thanks on my lips. I am quietly and deeply glad, and oh, so appreciative of things great and small -my Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-23501124519572349442012-06-26T14:20:00.002-05:002012-06-27T11:26:27.688-05:0010 Tips for Tackling Walt Disney World with Autism
Brenda over at Mama Be Good recently posted a description of
her not so magical day at Disney World with her son Jack. I was saddened by her
& Jack’s experience, but not terribly surprised. Although Disney does an
excellent job in many ways when it comes to disabilities and allergies, there
are some gaps in staff training and accommodations, particularly when it comes
to non-apparent Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-39063171441667984322012-04-26T10:47:00.000-05:002012-04-26T10:50:51.557-05:00The Lone TurtleWow. I just hit the "new post" button and then proceeded to sit here mesmerized by the blinking cursor in the blank text box for several minutes. So out of the habit of this anymore! Bear with me as I lurch and stumble my way through this post.
Hallo. It's springtime out there. A chilly and wavering sort of spring so far, but springtime nonetheless. And the boys' allergies are not so bad this Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-84924083980614922942012-02-14T10:48:00.003-06:002012-02-14T12:17:06.857-06:00Critical Hit
This year we had a loosely themed party around gaming (choices of different games and consoles, along with tabletop RPG-ing). Above is the Creeper Cake (from Minecraft in case you're not up on such things), and below is the party gathered around the table doing a little adventuring, Dungeons and Dragons style.
I was more nervous about this one than I have been since they were Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-22787905358899689652012-02-06T17:03:00.002-06:002012-02-07T08:13:10.487-06:00The Caught VoiceWho I am has been caught in my throat. Like a choked back sob that sticks there with a pang.
Has it been a whole year? (holy crap time is becoming a scary, unbridled sort of thing!)
It's been about a year since The Nothing descended (Neverending Story, anyone?), since the winter cold crept way deep into my bones and refused to melt even with the summer sun. But now I am not depressed anymore. IEvangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-39722581753884240422012-01-24T09:52:00.004-06:002012-01-24T16:56:58.920-06:00On the Wings of Evil 2 (otherwise entitled: A Meltdown Every Game and We're Still Playing)As some may recall, approximately a year ago me and mine started playing Dungeons and Dragons. O the adventures we've had! We've saved entire towns from invasions of the undead, freed downtrodden slaves, discovered an Elven city that had been lost for 100 years, made friends with gnomes, dragonborns and tieflings, tamed a griffon, killed tonnes o' monsters, brought loads of baddies to justice, Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-64475604627983773682011-12-21T19:49:00.001-06:002011-12-22T09:25:06.639-06:00Merry Nerdmas!Since we got back from our holiday (which was fantastic, BTW!), we've been decompressing with quiet pursuits. Watching Big Bang Theory (the boys love this show! And no wonder...we find Sheldon very easy to relate to around here...), playing Minecraft, reading Lord of the Rings -y'know, nerd stuff.
I have never approached the Christmas season less involved, less prepared or more relaxed. It has Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-42557404471240870052011-11-18T10:39:00.002-06:002011-11-18T21:17:39.033-06:00Happiness is a Box of CrackersI am in a blisteringly good mood today.
And why shouldn't I be? So much to look forward to. So much to be thankful for.
It is 8 short days until our family trip to Florida. The i's have been dotted and the t's have been crossed. I've turned this trip all around in my hands to look at from every angle, dismantled and put it back together countless times, polishing every piece as I go -it should Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-5506434906433003642011-11-01T14:18:00.000-05:002011-11-01T14:18:31.841-05:00HalloweeniesEvangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-81915747744835851992011-10-05T10:20:00.001-05:002011-10-05T10:33:39.201-05:00Meandering Avoiders AnonymousHello my name is E, and I am a meandering avoider. (credit to Mr. C. H. for the term)
And this poor blog has become yet another thing to avoid as I meander.
Hallo Blog. I am sorry. It's not you. It's me. Seriously, you're great. I'm just not that into the whole self examination thing right now. Have you seen it outside? It's insanely beautiful. It's gorgeous. Best fall evah Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-78931142724547627602011-09-03T10:42:00.000-05:002011-09-03T10:42:40.856-05:00The Close of SummerLong, lazy days. Busy being unbusy. Me & muh boys -swimming, gaming, reading, playing, arguing, talking, cooking, laughing. Another summer slips past. This one thoroughly golden -so much sunshine and yellow-haired boys with sun-bronzed skin, and blue, blue eyes.
The boys have grown up so much. A good foot taller, with feet bigger than mine. E sometimes makes me tea in the mornings. L knows Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-85344461242787661232011-07-08T19:46:00.000-05:002011-07-08T19:46:54.300-05:00Summer Gratitude and Magic TreesThere is nothing like sunshine and freedom to break through the grey. We are on our first week of summer vacation, and the weather is fine. Long hot days, blue skies, happy kids, and very few chores that can't wait until after -after swimming, after reading, after making something insanely yummy to eat, after a trip to the zoo or a walk in The Forest.
The Forest is the place we go for Hobbit Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-2806349839550713022011-06-16T14:53:00.000-05:002011-06-16T14:53:29.496-05:00When You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say......sometimes you should keep talking anyway.
12cm x 12cm , mixed media on watercolour paper
I've been depressed. I haven't wanted to admit it. Haven't wanted to look it in the face, much less talk about it. I've been hoping it would fade away if I ignored it, like the seasonal slump I get almost every year dissipates when the sun finally comes out again after the long winter. But the season Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-83593475366459686852011-05-25T11:00:00.002-05:002011-05-25T11:04:52.287-05:00Hello AgainHow exactly did a leetle break become 2 months? Wow. The passage of time never fails to surprise me.
We skipped spring here, and went directly to summer. Lawnmower drone, sunshine, bright skies, all encompassing green...not the tremulous, bursting green of Spring, but a sedate, self assured, expansive green -Summer green. It feels so good. I am grateful for every bit of warmth and ease. The easeEvangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-84831600031967871662011-04-01T17:40:00.000-05:002011-04-01T17:40:31.503-05:00Waiting for the Melt
A sad neglected blog, this. The blog owner just doesn't have much to say these days. I find I am as dull as the persistently grey sky outside, and willing myself to be creative has been about as effective as swimming through tar. No can do right now. I am on the ebb part of ebb and flow. So I am just going with it. Spring will come eventually, even here down in the Northern trenches of mud and Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-29219033759501794442011-03-24T08:49:00.000-05:002011-03-24T08:49:37.362-05:00FinisEvangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-18466525066760677982011-03-15T13:58:00.000-05:002011-03-15T13:58:18.485-05:00Tense~
I'll likely continue work on this journal page at some point. It could use more collage and paint, but for now I am done.
Having a hard time getting my ass in gear today. I've wasted more time than I'd care to admit. I'm going to regret it later when all the undone things collapse onto my head, but I just can't seem to stick to anything. ADD-ish to the max. Only halfway here. Many things Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-67901879982535119762011-03-11T08:17:00.003-06:002011-03-11T08:22:09.662-06:00Back to Basics~
Enjoying my art journal right now. Simple, intuitive pages. Playing with colours and shapes. Taking a snapshot of how I feel in that moment. This page is clearly about the DH. 100% internal. Circle upon circle upon circle, layers and layers of love and complexity reverberating into the void.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Japan today.Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511424180017175078.post-14646328975404848402011-03-09T08:46:00.000-06:002011-03-09T08:46:00.469-06:00Looking Out~
Yesterday we had external. How about inside looking outward today? I am really digging the texture in the "frame" on this one.Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364960377582088174noreply@blogger.com3