The Joy of Obstacle Croquet: A Pictorial

I really like moss.

certainly some of my co-authors must have something more interesting to say than this...

and to think...

I used to just give this away.

http://www.molldoll.etsy.com/

She Went There

...and you best check it out over here.

This is getting ridiculous...

you too, Fidel?

http://www.chuglife.blogspot.com/

New blog alert

Oops, I did it again
I made up an alternate reality
And it's super-cute...

http://www.overatbuddhas.blogspot.com/

Photos of Vermillion Folk Singer Surface

Photos of Vermillion Folk singer, Renee Roxanne Abeln, surfaced earlier this week. Apparently they were taken at a West River wedding held sometime earlier in the month. She performs with accompianist, Jefe, captivates the crowd with her impish grin, and is helped by one of her handlers to prepare for the performance.

Musky & Pheas update!

VPL's mascot's are ready for the new school year!

As you can see, Pheas is really into Stephen Hawking at the moment - really proud of his new Stephen Hawking lunchbox.

Musky, bless him, is still all about Spongebob.

See it here: http://vpl.sdln.net/meet_muskrat_and_pheasant.htm

Art! Since Everyone Loves It So. It is time for another board Dinner at The River, so here for your enjoyment A few of my latest floral creations.

I'm Just a Sunny Little Squirrel(don't worry about me)

Why do you Have To Get So...Owly?

Les Petits Chous

E.T. Brings Buddha a Nice Potted Plant

A Pensive Panda

Young Love (awww, ain't it sweet)

Silly Rabbit (Trix are not exclusively for kids)

Vermillion Folk Singer Adds "Totally Relevant" Song to Repertoire

Renee Roxanne Abeln has recently increased her current song list, moving into double digits. The key song that's taken her to the next level? "The Unicorn" by the Irish Rovers.

"Sure, people laugh when I tell them I've expanded my remit to include songs about mythical creatures but it's, like, totally relevant to this day and age. Just listen to this: . . .

'And Noah looked out through the driving rain
Them unicorns were hiding, playing silly games
Kicking and splashing while the rain was falling
Oh, them silly unicorns . . .'

I mean, c'mon. We've ALL been there. Why can't we just admit it? Young people are crying out for a song with a message like this that they can identify with. Also, I've pretty much nailed 'Puff the Magic Dragon' . . . It's been a prolific month for me."

Asked if she has any songs planned for the future, Abeln responded. "You know, I like to keep edgy. Current. So I'm going to be focusing on pieces that have been neglected by history, like "Running Bear", "Call of the Wild Goose" or "North to Alaska" . . . you know. Stuff that the kids nowadays really 'dig'. Because it's 'happening' and 'groovy'. Man. And yes, I am considering a re-working of 'Purple People Eater'. "

Her accompanyist, Jefe Engeman, could not be reached for comment.

For the full lyrics of "The Unicorn, click here.

Snow Falls Early in the Hills

Snow fell in the Black Hills less than a week after the last wedding guest departed the HIA. Unfortunately I did not have a camera with me to show the stunning view of snow in the branches of the pines and the mist rising off Deerfield Lake early Monday morning, September 10. But don't worry about us. It got over 90 again yesterday.

Oops, I did It Again..

I got all bitter
Cause no one ever posts
To the HIA anymore
(Except Boomer and Sassmaster and me....)

It's all true

After a whirlwind courtship, Mully and Sunbutter were wed on September 1st. In a small ,yet delightful outdoor ceremony in one of the more exclusive Hermosa neighborhoods. (check out Sassmaster for more exclusive photos)

The Song

Me First And The Gimme Gimmes - Annie's Song Lyrics




[Originally by John Denver]

You fill up my senses

Like a night in the forest

Like the mountains in springtime

Like a walk in the rain

Like a storm in the desert

Like a sleepy blue ocean

You fill up my senses

Come and fill me again

Come let me love you

Let me give my life to you

Let me drown in your laughter

Let me die in your arms

Let me lay down beside you

Let me always be with you

Come let me love you

Come and love me again

You pay my expenses

I lay down beside you

I let you get on me

I laugh at your jokes

Come let me love you

Let me give my life to you

You're throwing feces

Come and fill me again




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