thoughts and things in the fields

Summer in Oakland...

2008-06-04T10:54:00.001-07:00

is like the dead of Winter in Los Angeles.

I usually don't mind the cold so much, but today I do. I wonder if these feelings mean our days in the Bay Are are numbered. Something to think about...

Summer calls for Block Parties

2008-06-04T10:51:00.001-07:00

Block Party (Spike Lee Style)

Mixed Berry in the Fields

2008-06-04T10:48:00.000-07:00

Mixed Berry For Me

Forever & A Day

2008-05-26T21:26:00.000-07:00

At least it feels like it has been forever and a day since I have had a bit of time to myself. Over the Memorial Day holiday (somewhere between the zoo, the park, the City and the movies), I was able to finish the pair of pretties that I've been thinking about for a while...

Russian Hill (inspired by our visit to SF)

I finished another pair tonight. Pics tomorrow :D

Words

2008-05-14T14:55:00.000-07:00

I added these words to the foyer of our new place. I love that they look handwritten.

Check out the rest of the goods over at Hums and Tiddley Ponds.

Happy Mother's Day!

2008-05-11T09:49:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to Mom.
Happy Mother's Day to Aaji.
Happy Mother's Day to BA.
Happy Mother's Day to my friends & customers.

Cinco De Mayo

2008-05-05T16:32:00.001-07:00

Been looking at a lot of art lately and definitely find myself, again, drawn to bold colors and abstract design. Still waiting to clear some room for a proper workspace to present itself in our new house. Maybe tonight. I want to get my thoughts into some new designs.

Baby K is enjoying pre-school so much more these days. I am glad for that, but she barely gives me a hug and a kiss when I drop her off, already busy scanning around for her favorite toys and books. It's a little sad.

Mid-Move

2008-04-28T23:40:00.000-07:00

The movers did their thing on Sunday, but there is still so much left to do! It is a very disconcerting feeling having your stuff in two different places. I'm so ready to be DONE with this move. If only I could snap my fingers and make all the chaos go away. And, moving with a 3 year old?! Oh Man. Poor kid does not like this one bit.

I hope to be back to creating and listing new work soon. Hopefully by this weekend. In the meanwhile, remember to get your photos in for the Mother's Day Contest!

Mother's Day Contest

2008-04-19T19:23:00.000-07:00

~SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY EVENT~

Send me a photo of you wearing your earrings for my blog and have a chance to win.
The winning photo gets to choose TWO pairs of Fields of Honey earrings from my current collection
(keep one for you and send one to another special Momma in your life!).

Winner will be selected by committee (me & the "honeys")

Contest deadline: MAY 1ST, 2008 so I can ship in time for Mother's Day.
Send photos to: fieldsofhoney@gmail.com

Happy Mother's Day to the Mommas out there!

Back from our mini-break!

2008-04-17T02:59:00.000-07:00

We are back home. It was so nice to be able to spend some time at home with my parents and much-missed cousin, Sonal, and edible niece Sayuri.

and some new work I did not get a chance to post before I left...

Favorite Things (& my fave pair of the bunch!)

Love & Riches

The Early Bird

Happy Gudi Padwa

p.s. I have got to add a video of my kid saying this :)

Spring Shower

Onward and Ground Level

2008-04-08T23:16:00.000-07:00

In a few weeks, we will be moving into a house with actual outdoor space. A deck and a yard. Figured out today that I've become quite comfortable with high-rise living over the last 5 years. Although it may sound crazy, I'm going to miss living in a teeny concrete box in the sky.

and my newest listing...

In Full Bloom

the roses really are that pale!

Moving Along

2008-04-05T15:03:00.000-07:00

So we are moving this month! I'm so sad to be leaving our building. It was kinda like living in a dorm again. Now we will be in a house like grown-ups. I know it is for the best though - a kid needs a yard! Especially my kid ;)

And back to another place I had the great luck to have an extended visit...Florence, Italy.

Going Native

New Goods in the Hood

2008-04-02T21:28:00.001-07:00

Aqua SeaFoam Shame*

*been dying to use this forever. these feel right.

Big Bear Weekend

Ready to Soar

2008-03-30T18:01:00.000-07:00

My girl is so ready to be out and about. So am I. Just not today.

I'll Make It Better

Indoors and all the things that come with that...

2008-03-29T16:23:00.000-07:00

In Treatment (marathon style)

Not Your Typical Natural Girl

Outside Fantasies

2008-03-28T15:46:00.000-07:00

As we stay inside for the 4th day in a row, I can at least fantasize of being out.

Ferry Ride

Fever. Black. New.

2008-03-27T02:50:00.000-07:00

1. They tell me fevers are a natural and healthy response, but they still scare me! Sigh...baby girl.
2. One of my customer's ear holes turned black from my Sterling Silver earwire. Sadly, some people's chemistry is prone to discoloration (like those who turn green when they wear copper). It still made me feel awful. I think I might just stick to using oxidized sterling from now on...
More info on the topic here:
http://jewelry.about.com/od/jewelrymetals/a/skin_reactions.htm

The relevant excerpt on Sterling Silver:
Sterling silver is 7.5 percent copper, but the most common stains from sterling silver jewelry are black, and occur when the metal tarnishes (darkens due to a reaction with gases in the air). Some sterling pieces are coated with products that help keep them from tarnishing, but the coatings will wear off in time.

Ways to Eliminate Staining
* Switch to 18 Karat gold, a more pure metal.
* Platinum is expensive, but rarely reacts with our skin.
* Ask your jeweler if the piece can be coated with a new layer of metal or a clear protective film along edges that touch your skin.
* Coat the jewelry with clear nail polish where it touches your skin.
* Choose stainless steel jewelry when possible, especially when buying body jewelry components.
* Titanium is another metal choice, for its non-staining qualities and for people with metal allergies.
* Watch for jewelry labeled hypo-allergenic. It's formulated for people with hightened sensititivies to metals.
* Keep your skin dry when wearing jewelry.
* Wear offending pieces for only a short time.
* Keep your jewelry clean and tarnish-free.
The last three - emphasis added by me- will likely do the trick for Sterling Silver.

And here are a few more tips for all your Sterling Silver jewelry:
a. Remove your jewelry before bathing and sleeping.
b. Remove jewelry during periods of strenuous activities, exercise, swimming (pools or ocean), work, washing dishes, household chores, etc.
c. If possible, store jewelry in an airtight zip-lock bag when not wearing. This prevents tarnishing.
d. Avoid contact with all chemicals -- perfumes, hair sprays, dyes, etc.

3) And finally...new work! Oxidized Sterling & Brass! Yah!

New Moon on Monday

Outdoor Concert Series

Green Monsters

Getting into the groove

2008-03-25T19:32:00.000-07:00

Despite our on-going pre-school germ battles, some new work.

Rinsane & Ridiculosity

Hungarian Peasant Garb

Bed Of Roses
the song I hear in my head whenever I take the University exit on the 80

Come To Me Anthony Bourdain
just for a day, maybe

Unworn Wedding Dress
still hanging in my closet, for real

...and even more coming later today!

It's Time for a Birthday Party!

2008-03-23T23:20:00.000-07:00

Today was my daughter's birthday party. We had it at a sweet little art studio in Berkeley and invited all her friends. It was so much fun and I'm just totally overwhelmed with the awesome community we have built here in the Bay Area.

I will leave you with this photo for now. Just the two of us...

Oh Bugger!

2008-03-19T22:29:00.000-07:00

Not sure if it is the permanently gloomy skies and/or my relative lack of knowledge of photography, but I cannot get the type of pics I need lately. Grrr. Head. Wall. Repeat.

Meet Me in Tuscany

NYE in SF

Thrifters & Drifters
The colors are so lovely together IRL, but these pics are just not quite right.

Happy Birthday Baby!

2008-03-18T10:52:00.000-07:00

Today is my daughter's 3rd Birthday. Happy Birthday to my sweet little one - you have brought so much LIFE into my life!

Mommy loves you very very much.

Need Napa NOW

2008-03-18T10:47:00.000-07:00

I need to convince J that we need to take a trip to NAPA very very soon. We have not been over there since last Summer when Magda and Courtney came up to visit. It is just impossible to *not* be romantic in Napa.

Napa Reserve

Mine first. Mine always.

2008-03-17T00:15:00.000-07:00

I made a pair just like these for myself about a month ago. I them wear all. the. time. I didn't think I'd make them for the shop, but last night I changed my mind. This shop is me so what's the difference?

DIP (no, not the fondue place on 3rd)

Moody Blues

2008-03-14T22:38:00.001-07:00

This weekend is supposed to be a wet one. We'll be staying in. Baking some cookies and cupcakes for Baby K's birthday events. Sipping hot cocoa. Good times.

Lukas Taproom (coming tomorrow)

Count Your Sunny Days

Sick Children, New Earwire

2008-03-13T01:55:00.000-07:00

They should really let you refund your first month of pre-school. By the time your kid has caught every single strain of whatever, she spends all of 5 minutes there.

New adventures in earwire. :D

Flatiron (I cannot get over how gorgeous these beads are. I really should make a little something for myself before I run out!)

Forbidden Fruit, Silver Remix

Listing soon.

Slow Moving Train

2008-03-11T02:28:00.000-07:00

Today I feel like one of those slow moving trains that chug chug along at a snail's pace and go on forever. Damn daylight savings.

Fashion Show At Lunch

I Lied.

2008-03-08T17:16:00.000-08:00

Panasonic Lumix proved to be more than I could manage. Decided to go forward with a Nikon D40. So far, I'm on schedule to start listing this weekend. Yee Haw!

Street Cart Find

The Beauty of Beer at Sunset

New Camera, New Work

2008-03-06T22:21:00.000-08:00

Got some work photographed, finally. The Panasonic Lumix is an inferior camera. No doubt. That being said, I am going to attempt to make it work. I hope it is just a case of figuring out how to make it do what I need it to do. I'm up for the challenge (now that baby K is in pre-school 3x a week) and I have no interest in paying that 15% restocking fee if I return it.

Here we go.

Instant Vacation (Take 2)

Wedding Dress from Wien

I'd Rather Be at Camp Towanga

Whoa. 34. Really?

2008-03-04T23:27:00.000-08:00

34 just isn't a sexy age. I was totally okay saying and being 33, but 34 is just no good. NO GOOD. So what the heck am I going to do about this? Well, since I'm 34 today, I guess I better get used to saying it all this year because 35 is, if possible, an even less sexy age. On a positive note, 36 doesn't sound so bad. Happy Birthday to me :)

And a Fields of Honey update since J & K are both asleep and I have a few moments to myself. After one too many beatings from my toddler, my Digital Elph finally stopped working on Saturday night. I really loved the little guy too. Sigh. Anyway, this time around I decided to go with the Panasonic Lumix because I could get it *plus* a two year insurance plan for the price of a new Digital Elph. Living with my girl means you get the insurance (this is one of those "no questions asked" policies). It made the decision easier.

I have BIG PLANS for Thursday and Friday!! And if all goes as planned, be listing new work starting this weekend. Yay!

Here's a pic I took of the kid after lunch today with the new camera.

7 random facts

2008-03-01T23:14:00.000-08:00

Here you go, Heather...
1. I drink Diet Coke even though it makes my stomach hurt.
2. Harry over Wills.
3. I cannot whistle.
4. I'll be 34 in 4 days (not random, but still awfully strange).
5. I love my kid's face when she is happy, sad, screaming, laughing...and am so glad we found our way to each other because there is noway J & I could have made that face and it is the most amazing thing EVER.
6. On my Tivo - What Not To Wear, The View, Coupling, Lost & New Adventures of Old Christine.
7. I missed parched on my SAT and, to this day, throw it into conversations whenever possible.

ONE DAY EVENT!

2008-02-29T15:13:00.000-08:00

Today, Feb 29th, 2008, I am having ONE DAY SALE . Many of my works are on sale today only. After today, they will be removed and reworked. They may come back in Sterling Silver and they may be gone forever and turned into something else. Just shaking things up a bit :)

Take me to the deals!

Not enough hours

2008-02-26T00:06:00.001-08:00

First off, I had planned to post HAPPY BIRTHDAY ESTHER on here when it was actually your birthday and not 3 days later. Sorry, girlfriend. I totally love you and thought about you on her birthday. Can you believe it has been 21 years since Feb. 23rd has been known to me as, above all else, "Esther's Birthday" - I just can't get over it some days. Life does zoom by after all.

I did not get around to listing everything. However...

Hiya Hooters (Hiya for the BBC version of The Office + Hooters for the US version)

and

Not So Odd Balls

did make it.

2 more works coming tomorrow at baby K's naptime.

HB Piers 9 through 13

Still No Words

Friday Preview, LOST

2008-02-22T01:31:00.000-08:00

Some new work being listed later on tonight.

First Choice Is Best

For The Smilers

And what about LOST tonight? Who is Ben? Who is Miles working for? What happens to Claire? When and how does Jack go from respectable doc to drunken suicidal frequent flyer?

Re-working

2008-02-20T00:39:00.000-08:00

Some nights I cannot get any new work done. The kid is not feeling great or the place needs picking up or I'm just not feeling inspired. It can be a number of different things that keep me from getting into the zone. On nights like tonight, I just go through my older photographs and see if there are any that I can re-work and use for current listings that are just so-so.

Tonight, I reworked the pictures for Backyard Deck. The ones I had before just did not represent the piece very well. I hope the new photos I chose will catch a buyer's eye.

And I did manage to list a new creation tonight after all. It was a pair I'd made a few weeks ago that somehow slipped through the cracks of my well-oiled business machine .

Secret Secrets

2008-02-17T20:08:00.000-08:00

Secret secrets are no fun
secret secrets hurt someone

Yeah, okay, but sometimes they are fun. And this time they happen to handsome, hot and can make you drool in public.

Secret Secrets

Weekend of Heaven

2008-02-17T19:06:00.000-08:00

When the weather is nice up here, it is heaven. Playing in the park, going for a stroll, visiting with friends and family...it has been a great couple of days.

A few Fields of Honey creations have left my workspace this weekend too.

My Friends Are Pretty

Rock Steady

Silver Peaches For Sandy

And 100 Percent Anticipation

Toddler permitting, new work will be listed tonight.

Babywearing

2008-02-14T23:43:00.000-08:00

One of my other passions is babywearing. I sometimes get sad thinking about the day when I won't be able to wear my baby girl.

Tonight I snagged a custom spot from my favorite mei-tai maker and fellow etsy shop, Bamberoo. Maker Edit's work is flawless and her mei-tais are a perfect fit for me and my girl. This is our Sock Monkey Bamberoo. We love it and use it all. the. time!

In other news...

I'm Sorry, You're Perfect

and

Candy For Dinner

are on their way to Colorado to grace sweet Carole's ears. Be sure to check out her fabulous Sakura Bloom slings. Sakura Blooms are gorgeous beyond words, comfortable and just expertly crafted.

Here I am wearing the little munchkin in our Sakura Bloom sling last year at my little brother's (pictured) pre-wedding dinner.

to a friend even

2008-02-13T23:52:00.000-08:00

Although I do not expect my friends to buy my wears, it sure does feel extra special super fantastic wonderful when it happens. So, to my special friend who bought Masala Mystery Mix today....I hope you love them as much as I sure do love you ♥

Copy getting Wordy

2008-02-13T01:04:00.000-08:00

I have a system with my copy. I decide on a name during the post-processing and then, when I start my listing, I just GO. My own gameshow! I start writing and whatever comes out is it. Lately, this is has led to a few wordier-than-usual non-descriptions like these...

100% Anticipation
First it was the picture and then the profile. We'll see. Followed by an email. Witty (non cheesy) banter. Always good. Next came the phone call. Wow. 6 hours. Was definitely not expecting that. Meet-up, yeah. How to look interested, but not too interested? You are in the right place, my friend. Taupy faceted beads hang loosely from copper earwire. 2 and 1/4 inch hang from lobe.

and this one for September in Los Angeles

Sticky hot and I can barely make it home without passing out. The French Horn on my back and textbooks that weighed 1000 lbs *exactly* didn't help much either. Respite comes in tiny distractions, like a ladybug landing on my arm. Vintage glass ladybug charm and leaf hang off a copper earwire with a sun with those dark spots that you see when it really very hot. Sigh...sometimes I miss living in Los Angeles. Or maybe it's just childhood I miss.

Surprise!

2008-02-12T21:25:00.001-08:00

I had no idea I was even in a treasury and here I am - on the front page! What a sweet little surprise. Thank you to asweetmagpie for including Resort Collection 2008.

Valentine's Day!

2008-02-11T19:34:00.001-08:00

Some special ladies are getting some lovely pieces for Valentine's Day this year.

No Words

Doorman's Choice

Shipped today!!

No. 10

2008-02-08T23:27:00.000-08:00

Forbidden Fruit is on its way to Portland tomorrow to meet its lovely new owner, Audrey.

p.s. Please let what I heard about the Writers' Strike being over be true.
p.p.s. Is Lost really going to come down to Parallel Universes?

Forbidden Fruit, the one with the baby.

2008-02-07T08:58:00.000-08:00

Forbidden Fruit is a recycled name. There was a time, not long ago, when my one-and-only creative outlet was paper scrapbooking. Shortly after my daughter came home to us, I changed direction and took up digital scrapbooking.

Here you have Forbidden Fruit , the first time around.

Coming Tonight

2008-02-05T21:35:00.000-08:00

Instant Vacation

No Words

Forbidden Fruit

I support you. I really do.

2008-02-05T01:06:00.001-08:00

WGA Writers. Especially writers for The Office, Lost , 24 and Flight of the Concords. I want you to get what you want. I just wish you get it soon because I'm dying here! How long has it been since a new episode of anything has been on? And I am not talking about all the garbage "new" shows they are trying to trick us with right now (Lipstick Jungle comes to mind)

So when I read this Is the Writers' Strike Nearing an End? this morning, it was like a ray of hope from above. Is it wrong to pray for tv?

First Sunday Night in Feb

2008-02-04T00:12:00.001-08:00

These went up tonight in my shop and Fields of Honey got three new buyer feedbacks. It's been a pretty exciting Sunday all around :)

1. Pretty Fly for a Fish

2. Masala Mystery Mix

3. Brazilian BBQ

4. If I lived in Portland

And I did read that the NY GIANTS won the Super Bowl! It makes me happy to know folks in NY are celebrating tonight.

Happy 2nd Family Day to Us.

2008-02-03T17:24:00.000-08:00

Two years ago today, I became mom to an 11 month old baby girl. Today, this baby is no longer a baby, but a curious, energetic, charismatic ball of love. I am so thankful to my amazing daughter. Not only has she brought immeasurable fun and laughter into my life, but she also helps me, everyday, to be a more patient, loving person. I hope I'm returning the favor somehow!

While taking photos of new pieces for the shop, I captured this shot of my husband and daughter, the two loves of my life. I had to share.

And today I learned how to do this: ♥

2008-02-01T22:15:00.000-08:00

Just a few notes from today:

1. K will follow a pigeon/cat/dog/rat straight into oncoming traffic if I am not around to stop her. She loves all animals and nothing stands in the way of her reaching for one. Scary, yeah. We are working on it.

2. Life would be so much harder without babywearing. I do not even like to think about it. See number 1 for explanation.

3. At this moment, I am very pleased with my packaging. A deep-hued box, natural raffia and a Fields of Honey magnet. Here is my little one modeling. She is ready for some sort of toddler Price is Right , don't you think?

4. Paid my Bar dues and got my MCLE time card turned in on time. Woot. Now I just have to submit my affidavit to LACBA by the 4th and I am all good until 2011 :)

seeking a little security

2008-02-01T09:14:00.000-08:00

K will be three in March and I've started to collect presents for her. This morning, I bought this bright and pretty Junienone security blanket. K does not use one right now, but I have a feeling she is really going like it. And it is just so happy, I could not resist.

How do you store yours?

2008-01-31T22:49:00.000-08:00

This is how I do it. A tired Ikea lampshade with a whole new look.

And...LOST...well, gonna have to watch it again tomorrow. I have no idea what the heck what is going on. Ahh feels good to have it back.

Tonight's the night. Whoa Oh.

2008-01-31T20:14:00.000-08:00

LOST is on tonight. Happy. Happy.

Listed Tonight!

2008-01-31T00:20:00.002-08:00

I listed these three pairs tonight. Is it wrong to say I love them so so much? Hope not because I just do. I just love them so much. Sigh...

Easily Amused

I'm Sorry You're Perfect

Oceanic Flight 815

Getting Out There, an ongoing discussion.

2008-01-30T08:22:00.000-08:00

I will be featured in a raffle next month over at Funky Finds
Working with small indie shopping blogs feels right. They are smart and interesting.
Head over there and check it out - Funky Finds features a bunch of cool and cute stuff and makers.

Special thanks to Jessica for including me. I hope your readers enjoy my creations.

Call Me Hazy is heading out today to start her journey to Texas.

Nifty Gifties

2008-01-29T00:23:00.001-08:00

Coffee and me
sitting in a tree
k-i-s-s-i-n-g

I am not faithful to the 'bucks but I do head over their way multiple times a week and drink it at home too. At home, it's Verona. When stopping in, my drink is a Grande Non-fat Sugar-Free Vanilla Latte. I've heard a rumor that you can call it a "skinny vanilla latte" but I'm too chicken to call it that and get the wrong drink! Addicted much?!

Check out these cards for others like me.

Sunday in list form

2008-01-27T17:12:00.000-08:00

1. Making actual progress on the 25 hours of MCLE I need to get done by Feb. 1. Already listened to 4 hours today. Currently on Immigration Consequences to Criminal Convictions. This facilitator is a lot less interesting than the last guy (who actually made Class Action litigation sound like fun).

2. Our Ikea Poppy Wall Decals in action. Can you spot my DIY backsplash?

3. Finished the TBW raffle earrings last night. Here's taste for the winner.

4. I need to buy produce. Maybe I'll sign us up with an organic fruit/veggie delivery service. Do you use one? We've been out for a while and I am so tired of eating frozen.

5. These three sold in my shop last night (Come on down, Not Rational Lizzie).

Red Rock, Las Vegas

Fresh Peaches Version 1.0

and Some Prefer The Night
(see previous posts for photo)

This is when I work.

2008-01-27T04:04:00.000-08:00

DH and my daughter are asleep at 9 and then I come alive. I work, I clean, I pluck. It's my time and I won't trade it for sleep. That's what coffee is for, right?

Tonight I finished the TBW earrings and made packaging. Tomorrow, I will finish up the poems, label the packages and set them all aside to ship on Monday. I also have 6 hours of MCLE to get done. Thankfully, it will be rainy and cold so I won't be compelled to goof off and go to the park. Not so good is that we will have to find a way to keep my almost 3 year old entertained at home.

Today I listed 4 new pairs in my etsy shop:

Candy For Dinner

My Way

Some Prefer The Night

and

For The Love of Vincent (which was almost Vincent, My Lover)

And here is a sneak of Sunday night's listing...
Doorman's Choice

4:18am. Yeah, I better get to bed.

Congratulations Momma!

2008-01-26T10:31:00.000-08:00

I contributed to a raffle on TheBabyWearer and a special Momma won a three set mini-wardrobe of Fields of Honey earrings. The set will include one brass, one copper and one sterling pair. This is going to be a fun weekend of making and preparing. The lovelies will ship on Monday

something old is something new.

2008-01-26T00:42:00.000-08:00

It all feels so surprisingly new. In a previous life, I sold over a thousand or more items made by me and, towards the end, it just didn't even matter. I was just so tired of making the same thing over and over again. Any joy I had once felt had long gone. Turned out, no amount of money is worth your (crafting, designing, making) mojo. I've taken that lesson and it is the #1 rule for Fields of Honey. I will make only what I love, what I'd wear and what gets me excited. It's not about what sells, but what I would want to buy. And that, that thing that makes this time so different also makes this time more personal.

Phew. So three more pairs of earrings were sold tonight and I gasped and then I cried. The tears just came and went on for a little while.

Urban Resort

Private Collection

and Palace Hall

will be heading out soon.

Rare Bird Finds - It's Up!

2008-01-25T11:36:00.000-08:00

My sponsor link is up. Check it out :)

Rare Bird Finds

Woo Hoo!!

Advertising

2008-01-24T22:07:00.001-08:00

I forget that so much of the beginning is just about getting your name out there. If no one knows who you are, they are not going to be thinking of you the next time they want earrings, right? So I bought a spot in the Gift Guide on etsy and also bought an ad on of my favorite indie shopping blogs.

I made the individual frames and James spent a few minutes after work putting them all together into an animated gif. I really like it. It will run for one month starting tomorrow. I am so hoping that I can capture some of those sweet folks buying valentine (did you know one of my daughter's middle names is valentine?) gifts for their girlfriends, wives, lovers, teachers, mothers, you get the idea.

And I just came up with this BONUS today - with each purchase, the recipient will receive a hand-written poem. The giver of the gift can totally take all the credit too. I was thinking something like this...

sweetness lies between us
in the way you touch my knee
and put my socks on my feet
without me saying
how cold I am.

What do you think?

Today's the Day: First Sale for FOH

2008-01-23T22:33:00.000-08:00

A good day to start my blog. My first sale for fieldsofhoney.

Bloody Top Hat is on its way to Salem, Oregon.
Two Salem events today. Funny how that happens.

Also, I listed these tonight. Urban Resort
Another addition to my resort collection. I have one more resort pair that I will list tomorrow night (the ones James wanted to name Saber Woman ; I went with Weekenders ).

Tell me again why flickr doesn't have ready-made tags like photobucket?

I have two babies with events this weekend (Sayuri turns 1 and Baby Dare is on her way) and my new baby, fieldsofhoney, has kept me from buying and shipping presents on time. Tomorrow I must figure out (tonight my brain is toast) what I'll be able to manage on such short notice.

I also have TWENTY-FIVE hours of MCLE to get done by February 1st if I want to renew my license. Which I don't. But I will. Grr.

So at some point I need to walk away from the computer and start listening to:

Successful Trial Techniques and Strategies 3.75 hrs
The Income and Expense Declaration 3 hrs
Hold the Presses 1 hr
Written Discovery and Discovery Motions 2.25 hrs
Eliminating Bias in the Legal Hiring Process 1 hr
Ethics 2006: Cutting Edge Issues 4 hrs
Class Actions 1.75 hrs
The Bankruptcy Reform Act's One Year Mark 1 hr
Forming and Advising Nonprofit Corporations 1.75 hrs
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions 3.75 hrs
California's One Action Rule 1.5 hrs
Substance Abuse and the Legal Profession 1 hr

So typing these all out make me feel a wee better. I can just pop them in the DVD player and listen while I make earrings (if only it was that easy to do all that while living under a regime ruled by an unforgiving toddler).

Maybe I can get some alone time as an advance on my birthday present in March?