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A Memorial Day story...

So my father walks into a bar...it's during WWII, he's in his Air Force officer's uniform and about 19 years old. The bartender asks for identification to prove he's 21. My father was a quick thinker and said he didn't have his ID with him, "But I'm an officer, you have to be at least 21 to be an officer."  The bartender says, "Oh yeah, that's right."  He got his drink.

 
These pictures are from that time and labeled on the back: 1944? Before he went to Pacific.  Dad was a navigator on a B-24. 12 missions over Japan in WWII and 27 missions over Korea in the Korean War. 

You are sorely missed, Dad.

June Calendar...

Since you may be busy on Monday the 31st - if you're in the States - I thought I would post the June calendar page early this month. I hope you enjoy it

Still More Gluebook Pages...

Another relaxing afternoon crafting at Karla's. While Karla and Beth sewed fringe and wrapped Barbie dolls (you had to be there) I just cut and glue, in heaven. I hope you had a lovely, relaxing day too!

 
 
 
 
I must have been inspired, I finished 8 pages / 4 spreads! Which is your favorite? 

GluebookPages

I did a few gluebook pages at Karla's on Friday - it was so nice to just play in my book and relax for a while. Karla's studio is an excellent place for that!

 
 
I was videotaped on Wednesday for the Artful Gathering class I am doing this Summer. My friend Scott from SkillCasting did all of the technical stuff and is a dream to work with - he took care of everything for me.  It's so nice to  have that completed - at least my portion!

Seeing the pictures from Karla's Bird Song gathering two weeks ago, and the first videotape I saw...I can really see that I've gained back every single pound I lost last year. I look about 10 years older (not to mention pretty chubby), so wish me luck as I once again try to improve my eating habits. So hard to be 'good' in stressful times of our lives, isn't it?

If you'd like to start your own gluebook,  you might like to begin with my online class, Your Vintage Gluebook. It's all there for you as soon as you sign up - all of the images and all of the lessons -  no waiting.

It would be great to have you join me!

Happy Birthday Audrey Hepburn...and me

 "For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run their fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others." - Audrey Hepburn

What a lovely woman to share a birthday with...I hope all of you, my friends, have a wonderful day today!