Break

Oops. I just realized that the whole month of August went by without any new blog posts here.

I've been figuring out what to do about my Etsy shop, and taking time to do things like this:

How was your August?

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A Baby Shower for Mandipidy!

Linking up with Gina and Rachel who had the cool idea to host an online, virtual baby shower for our blog buddy, Mandy.

Mandy, you'll be a great mom. I can't wait to see a picture of little Abigail!

"The child is the beauty of God present in the world, the greatest gift to the family."

-- Bl. Teresa of Calcutta

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Closed for now...

My Etsy shop is closed, at least for now. I recently learned that some fraudulent charges were made to my bank account via my PayPal account which I only use for Etsy transactions. While I straighten everything out, I have closed my shop at least for the time being. I'd also like to use this time to take a little break from the shop, and reconsider what items I offer.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to mention that despite these recent events, which should be resolved, I have had a very positive experience as an Etsy seller over the past year. I have earned some nice supplemental income and made friends with other sellers and customers along the way! Etsy offers sellers the option to re-open a closed shop, and I have that in mind for the future. Until then, if you attempt to visit my shop, Etsy will redirect you to my Etsy profile page.

I sincerely thank everyone who has supported my shop through purchases, reviews, Etsy Treasuries, Twitter and blog promotions, and kind words of support. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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The Legend of the Pearl

I drew this cartoon years ago for my friend Jen H.

She lost one of her pearl earrings when she dove into the swimming pool one evening.

We all immediately assumed the pearl was lost forever. What are the chances of finding a single white pearl beneath 9ft of water in a pool with a white floor? Also, Jen had already enjoyed a few happy hour cocktails, she wasn't wearing her contacts and can't see very well without them, and the setting sun was making the pool area increasingly dark. We stuck around to humor her while she dove in to look for the pearl, but we all shook our heads..... until......

....after only a few dives, she came up with pearl in hand, joking that when she found it on the bottom of the pool, she heard angels sing.

If you ever lose anything in a pool, call Jen.

Oh, and also, this happened during the summer that Paris Hilton made famous the phrase, "That's hot."

And I drew Jen with her glamorous designer sunglasses, because I tease her for always swimming with them on.

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Playground Picture

I think he's getting a new tooth...?

Linking up with:

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