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work in progress

cells, originally uploaded by tanisalexis. the title to this post could be a song for the soundtrack of my life. it’s where I’m at most days, but particularily in the field of creativity. I’ve said it all too many times … Continue reading

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Bounty.

Sept 5th farmers market, originally uploaded by tanisalexis. Hush now child, and don’t you cry Your folks might understand you by and by Move on up towards your destination You may find from time to time Complications Bite your lip … Continue reading

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100!

100!, originally uploaded by tanisalexis. hooray!! we hit 100 sales on etsy.com this past week and it’s been a swell ride so far. Many great big thanks to all of our amazing friends and supporters of our work thruout these … Continue reading

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Koko Taylor – The Queen of the Blues.

Koko Taylor – The Queen of the Blues., originally uploaded by tanisalexis. I just heard that Koko Taylor passed away yesterday at the age of 80. This woman has been a HUGE musical influence on me since I was very … Continue reading

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my reason for not blogging as much as I should…

I am at about 13 weeks. Awe, disbelief, exhausted, overwhelmed, excited, overjoyed, intrigued, curious, and exhausted best describes how I feel these days.   I promise once that energy comes back there will be more posts & more entertaining news. But … Continue reading

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new home

  photo: candy coloured homes on Glisan Street in Portland, Oregon The last 2–3 weeks have been nuts. And I don’t mean good nutty necessarily..I mean, pack-up-your-bags, your-boxes, your-life and find-a-great-new-home-real fast, kind of nuts.  The mister and I have succeeded in … Continue reading

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flashback – new habits over old

I think it’s this time of year. The first month of a new year. I spend a fair amount of time dreaming about what exactly I’d like to have happen. This painting hangs on my livingroom wall. I painted it … Continue reading

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