Monday, February 28, 2011

Harp Mouse Review!

Harp Mouse article in the New Zealand Harp Society Journal

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance! Snuggle up by the fireplace, with a warm mug of something and browse through the pages of my website
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Friday, February 18, 2011

IF ~ Layer

Life's Layers

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance!Snuggle up by the fireplace, with a warm mug of something and browse through the pages of my website
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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Harp Mouse Adventure!

From Author Diane Dunn's FaceBook page

The editor of the "Harp Society of New Zealand Journal" is writing an article about the Harp Mouse books. She just requested info and photos for the next issue. The Harp Mouse is going to New Zealand!

These delightful and beautifully illustrated children's books are now available for purchase on my website Heart & Harp! "The Harp Mouse Chooses Her Home: The Adventure Begins" Follow the mouse as she scampers into a cozy warm cabin and discovers a harpmaker's worksh...op. When she hears the beautiful music of the harp, she wants to go with the harp wherever it travels. Join the harp mouse as she begins her adventure! "Harp Mouse Adventures-Book II" The harp mouse stowed away inside the harp when it left the harpmaker's workshop, and now she lives in a cozy warm home. When she sees the harp leaving to be played for special occasions, she scampers into the harp and goes along for the ride. Find out where her adventures will take her! Both books are written by Diane Dunn and illustrated by Donna Pellegata and are both available for purchase!

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance!Snuggle up by the fireplace, with a warm mug of something and browse through the pages of my website
ArtQwerks

Friday, February 11, 2011

IF ~ Sweater

A little too "heat seeking" for me but these sweaters suit these kids just fine...

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance!Snuggle up by the fireplace, with a warm mug of something and browse through the pages of my website

ArtQwerks

Friday, February 4, 2011

IF ~ Reverse

Reverse Osmosis...
when two became one
(for illustration friday)

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance!Snuggle up by the fireplace, with a warm mug of something and browse through the pages of my website

ArtQwerks

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Horses needing rescue

graphite portrait 1985 by donna pellegata

As of the morning of February 4th 2011, these horse now all have homes! ~Thanks to Pat (comments below) who contacted the Ohio Horse rescue group and was informed they were all gone! Happy day!

Dr. Stearns, DVM from Barnesville, OH passed away and his son wants everything liquidated immediately, leftover horses go to slaughter this Sat. Please Cross Post. there are still 23 mares some with babies on board - stud is 16.3 TB Stud ...Conley Key. All free and papered. Friend is helping-coordinate call 440-463-4288 the address is 57882 Wright Rd, Barnesville, OH

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

IF ~ surrender

surrender to nothing...

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance!
Snuggle up by the fireplace, with a warm mug of something and browse through the pages of my website

ArtQwerks

Angelo Pellegata

My father in law, Angelo Pellegata, passed away last week. There are no words to describe how much we loved him. The following was eloquently written by Tom Lynch, Angelo's very close friend. I think it does him great justice:

Angelo Pellegata, a resident of Milford for 40 years, died on Tuesday morning, January 25, 2011 at Genesys Health Care in Grand Blanc surrounded by his family who had kept vigil with him since he suffered a stroke two weeks ago. He was 76 years old. Born on March 1, 1934 near the Eastern Market in Detroit’s lower east side, he was the son of Italian immigrants Biagio and Victoria Pellegata. Angelo met the love of his life, Eileen Bolchi in the first grade. By the sixth grade she agreed to be his girl friend. Their first date was to the Rialto Theater and after college and honorable service with the U.S. Army during the Korean War, they were married in July of 1957. An engraver by trade, most of his career was spent in marketing and advertising. He held the Chrysler account with Ross Roy advertising with whom he worked for fifteen years before going with the Valeron Corporation. After a heart attack in 1995, he retired but kept himself busy with golf and good friends, indulging his life long interest in history, monthly meetings with pals from the old neighborhood, morning coffee with his buddies, nights out to dinner or the casinos with Eileen and caring for his sons and five granddaughters. “La familia” – it’s all about family – is something Angelo always believed and he had a gift for making everyone feel like family. When Meijers opened a new store in Hartland, Angelo took a job as a greeter for the pure enjoyment he took in being among people. Angelo was a man who had a deep respect for his fellow human, a fierce love for his family, a deep faith, and endearing style.
In addition to his wife of 52 years, Eileen, he is survived by his sons, Dean (Donna) Pellegata of Howell, Ken Pellegata of Hartland and Carl (Mindy) Pellegata of Algonac. Also his five granddaughters, Leah (Joe) Ohmer, Lauren, Caitlyn, Mia and Ava; a brother, Frank (Mary) Pellegata of Northville, a nephew Steve Pellegata and a host of dear friends who join with his family in mourning the death of a dear man and giving thanks to God for his life among them.