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The end of 2008 was rather sad, what with the loss of some of our animal family members (Bunji and Buddy...see Dec 3rd entry below.) So the first thing we did for all of us for the holidays was rescue a sweet, sweet Pomeranian from Last Chance Rescue in Howell MI. His name is Zeus. He is the most adorable, most loving pup you'll ever know. He's to the far left in the still picture above, with my daughter Lauren and his new cousins Enzo and Reilly. Zeus spends his time with Lauren. They cannot be separated from each other for a New York minute and she has not even let me babysit him in fear that she just might not get him back (I dunno...that is, after all, a possibility!) Reilly (the sable Pom in the napping video) was having a little trouble getting over the loss of Bunji, our Sheltie that passed away before the holidays, so for her Christmas present, she received a little baby brother. His name is Enzo. He's the little black and white Pomeranian in both videos. We rescued him from Indian Creek Sanctuary just across the border in Ohio. Reilly has always taken a liking to my husband Dean and does everything with him from splitting wood, to feeding horses, to riding the four wheeler and watching TV...traitor. No matter how I've tried to bribe her to love me the most she'll have no part of it, since she truly believes Dean to be her giant play toy. Play trumps snacks and cuddling. HOWEVER...Enzo, has decided that I am the cat's meow, the Pom's paradise, the doggie's delight and spends his every waking (and sleeping) moment with ME! HA!!! ...at least for now anyway...knock on wood...He's a cuddler, sleeping in my lap as I type, following me into the studio when I work, watching every move I make and even hangs on my every word (now there's something, nobody around here does THAT!) It looks as though 2009 is starting out as a good year for all of them, each with a loving place in his and her little world. You can see most of my art in MY GALLERIES at: http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_20424_profile_portfolio.htm or view my slide shows to the right. You can purchase my illustrated children's book (and the companion mouse puppet separately), prints and original art or request commissions and at the same time have 10% of your purchase donated to animal charities here: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5663698
Well this is it...The first day of the New Year just waiting for us to do something unique with it. The work here is from my "farcical folk art" series entitled "Sisters Social Sanctuary", it's kind of a collagey, mixed media-ish, conglomeration of fun stuff and a tribute to my sister that passed away from breast cancer in 2005. She'd like it, so do I...it kind of reminds me of my girls. We used to laugh and laugh over stuff like this and things only we would understand...rightfully so, that's what sisters do eh?I'll be doing some charity auctions this year for The Breast Cancer Foundation and also some animal charities of my choice through eBay. They are authorized by Mission Fish on eBay so you know your donations (and mine) will be going to legitimate organizations. Please help me help them, watch for the little blue ribbons next to the auctions that apply in my eBay store here: http://stores.ebay.com/Donna-Pellegata-Artist-Studio_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm. Last night was an evening in for us. The holidays provided so many get togethers it just didn't seem right to venture out to another one on such a treacherous night. The snow started around dark or a little after and there's now about eight inches or more on the ground with more expected until noon (last I heard) although it looks as though it's down to a slight seasoning of snowflakes as of now. Fine by me, I loved being home last night watching the snow fall, the ball drop, that crazy guy that jumped the length of the stadium on a motorcycle, the champagne disappear, minus the part about worrying about any offspring having to make the hazardous drive home from work...she made it...she's safe. That's all that really matters in this new year to me. That my loved ones and my friends, well everyone really, can also enjoy the beauty of the snowfall and of life, from the safety of their windows or where ever they are and that everyone has a healthy and happy year ahead...oh yeah...and world peace.
...as of 3pm there's over a foot of snow on the ground, more expected tonight.(final snow total was 17inches)
This is one heel kickin' snowfall!
buddyDoes this blanket make my butt look big?
twisterTalk to the hoof...
reillyI've got WINGS!!!(I can't help but notice this photo makes Reilly look like a hawk, the very bird that tries to EAT her on a daily basis!)
You can see most all of my portraits in MY GALLERIES at: http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_20424_profile_portfolio.htm or view my slide shows upper right.
