Squirrel Found

Yes. We. Can.

Yesterday, as my little family walked into our polling place, we passed a shuffling, elderly black couple as they were leaving. My heart instantly swelled up in my throat, and I felt the urge to hug them, or give a thumbs up, or just acknowledge in some way what a huge and powerful moment in time it was. I somehow restrained myself and gave them a smile instead. I realize that it's ridiculous, and incredibly presumptuous of me to assume they had voted for Obama--for all I know they're staunch conservatives. But to think that they must have vivid memories of separate bathrooms and drinking fountains, a sign in a nearby small town that until the 1970s warned them to not let the sun set on them in that place, Dr. King, Medgar Evers, the March on Washington, and now, finally, in 2008, they had opportunity to vote for a black man for president. Well, it was almost too much for me to bear.


As our little girl--the embodiment of my hopes and dreams, my very heart--stuck an "I voted" sticker on her baby doll and said "Here Baby. Arock Omama," I could feel real hope for the future swirling around us like the gold and orange November leaves. Today is the most proud I have ever been to be an American.

Dispatches From a Madhouse

It's been a wee bit crazy around here, with no end in sight, but I'm making the commitment to blog at least once a week. Cross my heart and hope to die, stick a needle in my bloodshot eye.
I found a real live Dia de Los Muertos skull at the flea market, and I love her, especially her Frida hair. Frida will most definitely not be going to the attic with the other Halloween decorations. She's here to stay.


Not just any Horror Teeth. These are from Hollywood.


My wittle wadybug.



Osage graves in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.



I don't have many after death wishes, but if a headstone is purchased for me, I think it needs a lift up photo door. Preferably containing this picture.


A crazy, crafty mess.


Know what I went and did? I decided to take Sweetheartville to the next level, and signed up to do my very first craft show. On December 6th, I'll be shilling my wares in Oklahoma City at the first annual Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar. I've got lots of new items in the works that I'll be revealing soon. I'm so excited, but a little overwhelmed with all there is to be done. Besides crafting up an inventory, there are tables, tablecloths, packaging, displays, promotional items, signage, oh, and that whole Etsy shop thing. I've just listed new vintage craft supplies, including these super cute pillow/plush printed panels.



So hop over there and start your holiday shopping already.