I CAN TASTE THE MUSIC OF NATURE

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I CAN TASTE THE MUSIC OF NATURE – Cheezburger

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Are You Red, White, or Blue?

True dat.  I will fight for what I believe in.  Probably sometimes I’ll even fight dirty. 

You Are Red

You are a highly passionate person, and you’d stand up and fight for anything you believe in. You’re a lot like the founders of the United States. You are a bit of a revolutionary. Like most modern Americans, you are have things you love and hate about the USA … and you’re not afraid to say what they are. Keep expressing your opinion and acting to fix what’s wrong. People like you are what makes the USA great.

Are You Red, White, or Blue?

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Big Rig Driver

Sam learned to drive an 18 wheeler in his days of adventure.

Wouldn’t ya know… one day he misjudged the height of a bridge. The truck got stuck and he couldn’t get it out, no matter how he tried.

Sam radioed in for help and eventually a local cop shows up to take the report.

The officer went through his basic questioning…OK…no problem. He looks pretty smart until he asks, “So…is your truck stuck?”

Sam couldn’t help himself! He looked at the officer, looked back at the rig, and then back to the officer, and said, “No, I’m delivering a bridge.” 

*****

Ha!  Reminds me of that song from the 90s, “Here’s your sign!”  lol

Have a lovely weekend!

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Blogger Recognition Award

VE, over at Kind & Bold blog has nominated me for the Blogger Recognition Award!  How cool is that?

Here are the rules:

1: Write a post to show your award.
2: Thank the person that nominated you.
3: Briefly describe your journey as a blogger.
4: Give advice to other bloggers.
5: Nominate the deserving ones.

My Blogging Journey

Is it okay to talk about it when I haven’t gotten to the end yet? 

In all seriousness, I started blogging Labor Day Weekend 2006.  Yep, I’m going to have my 10th blogiversary this year.  This blog that you’re reading is the latest in my blog journey.  I’ve been here for about 3 years now, and with WordPress since about 2007. 

Blogging Advice

I don’t think of myself really as qualified to give advice about blogging.  I can give you advice on lots of other things though, lol.  (It’s a mom thing.  )  Even though I’ve been blogging a long time, I still feel kind of like a newbie sometimes.  There is such a vast world of blogging knowledge (bloledge?) and new stuff is coming on the scene all the time.  It can feel hard to keep up sometimes.  I have learned this though.  For new bloggers, here’s what I recommend:  Have fun.  Blogging shouldn’t feel like a chore.  Write what’s on your heart, what interests you, what you think about, what you’re curious about, what you’re angry about, what you love, and then make sure you love what you write.  If you don’t, you can’t expect anyone else to, either, and let’s face it, the biggest reason we blog is to connect with others.  If we were just blogging for ourselves or only to express ourselves, we’d just journal, not blog.   

Nominate Other Bloggers

Okay, this is the part I hate.  Lots of people don’t like awards.  You’ll see them with pages that say something like, “Award Free Blog.”  And many people don’t like the sense of pressure that being nominated for an award brings them.  So I don’t like to do it.

But, I do have an awesome list of blogs on my Blogroll!  I try to keep up with blogs I follow, although I confess I’m still a bit behind.  There are so many lovely people out there, like VE who nominated me. 

Any of these people would love to meet you!  I follow some seriously awesome bloggers.    So give them a look-see and tell them I sent you.

And you can consider yourself nominated if you’d like! 

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#SackNasty

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Sack Nasty is a compilation of poetry about prison. Unlike this blog, the stories told here don’t always fall sunny-side up. They are an outpouring of the uglier edges of prison life. They are about the illusion of dignity, the malleability of justice, and the fluidity (and fluids) of the human condition. These are true stories from 438 days of incarceration.

The title, Sack Nasty, refers to the nickname given to the bagged lunches served to jail birds. Prison food is nearly inedible, and the lies cooked up are all too easy to digest, but the important thing to remember is– you don’t have to eat what they feed you. Freedom sustains itself.

Available for $13.99 via Amazon.com. Signed copies available here.

Where should I buy the book?

The fastest way is to purchase on Amazon: http://ift.tt/29pOsTv

I make about $5 more if you order through me, but…

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Natural Kit Revised

Broadcasted at July 4, 2016 at 09:33PM:

I know that just because you read my blog doesn’t mean you’ve made cold process soap before. In fact, I know many of my readers have never made soap and given how much I love it, I wanted to find an easy way for you to start. I want you to learn how to make soap (!).

Now this may sound crazy, but the truth is, cold process soapmaking is easier than melt & pour. It’s true! Once you get past the fear of using lye (it’s just like driving a car – you need to take basic safety precautions) you’ll find that making cold process soap gives you more time to work on the design and a final bar of soap that lasts longer. Making and using handmade soap is a great way to eliminate harsh chemicals from your shower. The new Natural Soap Kit for Beginners was designed for the first time soapmaker in mind, but I think experienced soapmakers will love it too. The kit includes 100% pure essential oils, natural botanicals, basic soapmaking tools and a reusable mold.

From mixing your oils to labeling your bars, this kit will walk you through every step of the soapmaking process. The kit includes printed instructions, lye safety information and an exclusive how-to video that I made just for this kit. To keep the price of the kit down it doesn’t include all of the tools; you need to supply a stick blender, distilled water and a mixing bowl, but I was able to get a small digital scale  in the kit. Below are the basics that come with kit and then I want to tell you about the essential oils I’ve chosen to highlight in each option:

Basic Tools & Ingredients
10″ Silicone Loaf Mold (flexible and re-usable)	1 pair Goggles (re-usable)
2lbs. Sodium Hydroxide (Lye)	1 pair Gloves (disposable)
33oz Lots of Lather Quick Mix (pre-blended oils)	1 Bramble Berry Perfect Scale (digital for accuracy)
4 oz Sodium Lactate (soap hardener)	8 fl. oz Rubbing Alcohol in Spray Bottle (soap finisher)

I almost forgot! Each kit also includes FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the lower 48 United States. Free shipping applies to the kit only. If additional items are added to your order, those items are subject to normal shipping rates. The kit will be sent in a separate box from other items in the order.

Additional Instruction & Materials included:

• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Lye Safety Guide
• Guide to Common Soapmaking Oils
• Bar Soap Labels that follow FDA rules
• Exclusive Online Instructional Videos made just for this kit

 

Shown above are the contents of the Natural Soap Kit for Beginners in Relaxing Lavender.

Once you purchase the kit, you will have access to an exclusive page featuring 10 soapmaking videos to get you started. First is the video I made with my friend Courtney, where I show her how to make the soap in the kit. We had so much fun, I think you might see her pop-up in more of our videos! Several of the videos show you how to specifically create the soap in the kit, while some go over more general soapmaking knowledge important for the beginner and a great reminder for the experienced soaper.

You can choose from three different pure essential oil kit options: Energizing Orange, Refreshing Lemongrass and Relaxing Lavender. In addition to all the ingredients and tools listed above, each kit includes a different 100% pure essential oil, colorant and botanical topping. Check out each gorgeous, natural option below! Which is your favorite?

Relaxing Lavender Kit features Lavender 40/42 essential oil – which is a blend of many different Lavender essential oils to produce a consistent scent year after year. It also has dried lavender buds, which will turn brown if you put them in your soap but when sprinkled across the top add a lovely finishing touch sure to please the eye.

2 oz Lavender 40/42 essential oil (scent)

0.2 oz Ultramarine Violet Oxide (colorant)

3 oz Lavender Buds (soap topper)

 

Refreshing Lemongrass Kit features Lemongrass essential oil which is bright, citrusy and fresh and is a delightful smell of happiness in a bottle . This option includes black poppy seeds which just looking  striking in and on top of soap.

2 oz Lemongrass Essential Oil (scent)

0.2 oz Chrome Green Oxide (colorant)

3 oz Poppy Seeds (soap topper and exfoliant)

 

Energizing Orange Kit features Orange 10X (pronounced ten fold) essential oil which has been distilled down 10 times. This is what allows that fresh citrus, zing to shine through the soap. Topped with bright yellow dried marigold petals, this kit makes a soap that evokes summer.  

1.75 oz Orange 10X Essential Oil (scent)

3 oz Orange Peel Powder (colorant and exfoliant)

3 oz Marigold Petals (soap topper)

If you’ve been thinking about trying soapmaking for the first time, the Natural Soap Kit for Beginners is the perfect way to start. Learn how to make soap.  Say hello to natural soapmaking and share it with your family, your friends and especially your skin. I can’t wait to see your projects!

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