🙂 Something fun for a Monday.
It’s an oldie, but goody.
And, a nice reminder that you get what you pay for.
Something fun for a Monday
August 10th, 2015
Favorite Kitten Revealed – it will shock you
August 8th, 2015
Out of all the posts I make each week, I’m most passionate about Caturday. I’m so happy to dedicate a whole day to my little best friends here on my blog. They are such an important part of my life, and each one of them is my favorite. I tell them that all the time. “You’re my favorite.” “You’re my favorite.” “You’re my favorite.” 😀 Aww..truth!
Pink bird series and a rant about Windows 10
August 6th, 2015
I downloaded Windows 10 a few days ago when it came out, and all I’ve dealt with are viruses and malware ever since. I had a link in the favorites bar on all 3 browsers that said “sexy pictures” right after the install. !!! Thanks, Microsoft!! I’ve wasted so much time trying to fix it, and just when I think it’s fixed, bam..more crazy stuff happens – hijacked browser with popups and web pages opening all on their own. My computer was fine before the upgrade.
It only took me 3 days, and lots of other downloads to get rid of the viruses and malware. Of course, Windows Defender never picked anything up. No surprise there.
I know now more than ever, I AM BUYING A MAC, and then I will never have to deal with Windoze again. Ever since Windows 7, the company has really gone down hill. Vista, XP, Windows 8. I’ve dealt with all of them. Heck, I was even around for Windows 2.0, which was a reallllly long time ago. I have finally come to my senses. Wasting time and money on junk is not my thing anymore. I know Apple is far from perfect (I’m a geek, I spend a lot of time reading about tech), but..given the alternative, it’s looking pretty good to me.
Windows 10 is a step above 8.1, for sure. But, c’mon..Windows 8 was an absolute joke. Anything is better than that horrid mess.
Hey, if you don’t mind being spied on, Win 10 is darn near perfect. Don’t get me started on the privacy policies. There’s already enough being written about it here, here, here. There’s a lot more if you Google it. I highly suggest you learn how to protect yourself. All that glitters isn’t gold, and Cortana looks like a fun new toy (I was excited about it for about 3 seconds), but I immediately shut it off. It’s nothing but glorified spyware. Here’s how I turned it off. This is my favorite step –
Go to Settings – Privacy and turn off everything that looks dodgy
Here’s the thing..EVERYTHING looked dodgy to me, and it’s all turned off now. However, I just checked my settings again, and found many things turned back on. Don’t tell me you have to change the settings every time you restart the computer. If that’s the case, I’m going to the nearest Apple store TODAY. Forget ordering it online.
I think it absolutely stinks to have a lot of apps installed that I can’t uninstall, too..like Xbox. I’m a grown ass woman. I don’t play Xbox. I will NEVER play Xbox, but I can’t uninstall the app from MY computer. The computer I bought with MY own money. “The things you own end up owning you.” Famous line from Fight Club, one of my favorite movies. So true. It owns me alright.
So, good luck! I think we’re all going to need it. It’s only going to get worse from here on out. Once you have Windows 10, your computer will update automatically (once a year from what I read), whether you want it upgraded or not. You have no choice in the matter. Ahh, choices. I remember having those once upon a time. Those were the good ole days now gone forever.
What I’m reading this week
August 4th, 2015
The Girl on the Train
It was so good that I took a couple days off from reading. I didn’t think I could allow myself to get into another book until I had a little distance from The Girl on the Train
What I’m reading this week:
From Amazon:
“Lillian Linden is a liar. On the surface, she looks like a brave survivor of a plane crash. But she’s been lying to her family, her friends, and the whole world since rescue helicopters scooped her and her fellow survivor, Dave Hall, off a deserted island in the South Pacific. Missing for almost two years, the castaways are thrust into the spotlight after their rescue, becoming media darlings overnight. But they can’t tell the real story—so they lie.
The public is fascinated by the castaways’ saga, but Lillian and Dave must return to their lives and their spouses. Genevieve Randall—a hard-nosed journalist and host of a news program—isn’t buying it. She suspects Lillian’s and Dave’s explanations about the other crash survivors aren’t true. And now, Genevieve’s determined to get the real story, no matter how many lives it destroys.
In this intriguing tale of survival, secrets, and redemption, two everyday people thrown together by tragedy must finally face the truth…even if it tears them apart.”
I’m about 1/3 of the way through it, and I’d give it 3.5 stars, so far.
On the easel
August 3rd, 2015
My husband bought me some large canvas for my birthday, and I’ve spent about a week working on this one so far. I think it’s 30×40..something like that. I have a hard time remembering numbers off the top of my head.
It’s almost finished. I’m going to fill in the top right a little bit, and probably call it done. This one won’t be for sale. I’m keeping it for myself, since the canvas was a gift, and I hardly ever paint just for me. I’ll probably offer prints of it at some point.
I meant to take photos throughout the making of this painting, but once I get going, it’s hard to remember to stop. My plan was a complete fail. So, all I have to show of the process is this one photo. Lame, I know. Maybe next time?
I’m so glad July is over with. Was it just me or did it seem to drag on forever?
Full Legit Names
August 1st, 2015
Have I ever told you the cats’ full legal legit names?
Harold Zip King Lion Wood – he’s fast, he’s a lion, he’s king of the house, but lately I just call him Harball. He sure does puke a lot.
Don’t move or duck duck goose?
Maude Poopy Pants Wood – because she STILL won’t poop in her box. Gah!! It’s behavioral, and I have tried EVERYTHING to make it stop. I either have to accept it or accept it because at this point, she’s getting close to a year old. I don’t know if there’s any hope. I don’t like either choice, but what can I do? ARRRRRgh!!!
belly up!!
the entire menagerie with Sweet Pea keeping watch over all
Sweet Pea loves making a nest out of crinkling paper
Sweet Pea Snuggle Pants Wood – when she wants to, she puts her snuggle pants on. It usually doesn’t happen at all in the summer. In the winter, she can be downright clingy at times. Sometimes, I have to wonder if she even washes her snuggle pants for months. She’s always sitting on my lap. 🙂
Happy Caturday!!!
<3 Sweet Pea, Harball, and Maudie
New portrait painting video
July 31st, 2015
My art journals are mostly used for a little warmup painting before working on canvas. I practice this most every day because if I go to the canvas cold, I usually make a lot of mistakes right away. Sometimes, I turn the camera on while I’m painting these pages, and I share them here with you.
Yup, I knew her mouth was off centered. It should have been more to her right. I debated whether to erase my lines, and start over again. I quickly decided to leave it alone because the purpose of my journal isn’t to be perfect. It’s just to get paint moving around, and frankly, I don’t care what the outcome is. I’ve gone waaaay past all that, and now I’m free.
Pink and yellow roses
July 30th, 2015
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