Good Morning and Hello January 2009.
The house is almost back in order and we are finishing up watching the Rose Parade. I am showered and ready to sit down, relax, enjoy a beautiful Southern California day and...doodle..
Last night we had a little "Do Nothing Together" gathering in the ol' garage-mah-hall...and well I was threatened by TWO husbands NOT to put their pictures on "THE BLOG"....whaaaa???? Here are a few OTHER people besides the men...including the Valentine & his baby brother by 2 minutes....
Hot wings with HOT homemade sauce made by the Valentine (and his brother), a BBQ'ing kielbasa king, a couple of folding chairs, a Crockpot buffet, a garage & driveway and a pile of really good friends, oh and a couple of outdoor heaters made for a perfect low-key "do nothing with us" way to ring in 2009...
and another way to start a new year was hearing from all of you out there...A huge hug & thank you all from Ali & myself for an incredible kick off of my 2009 project
I am speechless, moved and inspired by the amazing comments and emails I have gotten from all of you and I look forward to the coming days of doodles...This is not just a one or two day deal...
Let's see what we can do from around the entire world to make a difference..together!
I will be adding a new album over in the left hand column with a preview of all of the inspiring word doodles. I ask that you admire them but not copy them, as they now will belong to their own individual owners. If you would like to have your own doodle, please consider ordering one and $5.00 from each piece of art will be donated to Autism Speaks, an organization close to Ali's heart...as well as millions of you out there, including mine. I am so fortunate to not be affected directly by Autism, but there are so many people in my life and people I have met that are. Although I can not do any thing major to help..every bit counts, and as I mentioned, my word of the year is PURPOSE, and because I have been blessed with the ability to create using the things I have, it is my purpose the make a difference and I appreciate your support to help. It is the least we can all do.
Here is the link again to where you can purchase your doodle as well as a link to Ali and Autism Speaks...
www.homegrownhospitality.etsy.com
http://www.aliedwards.typepad.com
Thank you again from mine and Ali's Heart...and I bet Simon, too! Together we can all work together for the better of others!
Enjoy day one of 2009!