The Bailout: "...like I'm a four year old"

The Bailout: I'm really tired of the political game playing that's going on in Washington. We all know they are going to pass it. Hopefully sooner rather than later. I think it is needed but like most Americans I'm interested in how it will affect me. What's in it for me? That's what every American really wants to know.

Congress and the media should work on explaining that a bit better. Explain it to me like I'm a 'four" year old because this economic stuff makes me feel like one. Go ahead, it won't hurt my feelings at all. I want to "understand."
My sarcastic voice: Our representatives on the hill should have no problem doing this since their behavior has been pretty much on that level. It's like they just learned to play "psych."

Decorative Altered Box

This was a gift box I made for my mother's Birthday, Ground Hogs Day, February 2nd.

I repurposed a pair of linen pants to cover a small square USPS priority mail box. Accented this with bits and pieces of ribbon, wire mesh, vintage buttons, feathers, swvaroski crystal chips. Four matching wooden beads were glued to the base for pedestals.

The box contained two small potted plants: African violets and jade. Beautiful and colorful. It also holds a "handmade" pillow box containing a small kitchen gadget. The pillow box is a floral fabric covered repurposed manila folder.

Yes, she loved it. Mom loves cooking and gardening so anything dealing with those interests lights her up. She and my sister immediately thought of a useful purpose for the box: holding mail.

So this decorative altered multi purpose container can be used as a gift box, flower box , mail holder,.

Passionate about Jewerly making

My creative passion at work. Visit me on etsy: http://www.dbdesign.etsy.com

Winter of Hope

Blogging--as active engagement

Engagement--my new watch word. As you can see I haven’t posted for sometime. Although I haven’t posted here I have been very busy posting on other interesting blogs. I’ve wrestled with how to manage my time and still be involved while not comprising my own need for creativity. I’ll devoted my focus here first. One Woman’s Voice will be the eternal well from which I draw.

When I first became interested in blogging, about two years ago, I quickly set about to create all these elaborate blogs; each focused on a different area of interest. According to all the blog-cology, this was the way to go. Was I doing it for fun or profit? Well it depended on which day I was blogging.

Let’s face it. The human being is a wonderfully complexed creature. Add a bit of creativity and trials of life to the mix and you’ve got one interestingly whacky unpredictable character. That’s me--Interesting, whacky and unpredictable. So what kind of blog(s) should a whacky chick like me create? Where do my passion and interests lie?


Creativity--I love making things. As a veteran coming from a large family of veterans I am politically impassioned. I like to say, I was patriotic before patriotism was cool. As a member of a very large loving southern family with a small family of my own, I continue to share in and experience the joys and sorrows of daily living in this tribe. I oten attempt to capture these moments through photography. Being equally moved by the joys and sorrows, drives me to activitism. So what's a whacky unpredictable chick to do?

One woman’s voice is the heartfelt expressions of engagement. I am engaged with life. It leads me in many different directions. This is simply the place where I record my impressions along the way. It is with this singleness of purpose this blog exist. It is one woman's engaged prespective on the business of living. Doing it My Way!

What a Loss...What an example

What a Loss for the NBC network but also for America. Tim Russert's death on yesterday June 13, 2008 has left a great void in American journalism and politics. Why am I blogging about it? Because Tim Russert was One Man's Voice that we all listened to and whose "take" we greatly valued. Why? Because his sincerity, enthusiasm and integrity shone through every interview. He has set an example for journalism forever. I admired him and feel a sense of personal loss although I only met him vicariously through the miracle of TV.

Here's to you Tim--like tulips in the spring reminding us of the simple beauty and greatness of something bigger than ourselves in the world.

The Internet --Brave New Political World

We are in a brave new world. Senator Hillary Clinton said
The internet is changing the political arena. She is right. She also said that we need bloggers reporting on political issues and processes. And I say, Thank God, Finally, it's about time. It's about time the common man's voice is able to be heard.
This the foundational belief of this blog. One common "wo"man's voice--here to engage and inspire anyone who is interested. It doesn't matter whether you find my banter interesting, engaging, irritating, stupid or brilliant--I have a voice and here in America. I have a right to be heard. I believe it is important to express our personal beliefs and views. It's even OK when we disagree. Tonight I hosted a watch party in my home for Senator Obama. I spoke on the phone to other people about the S.C.Democratic primary and the campaign in general. It felt good. I felt good to be able to believe in the possibility of change again. I was elated to realize I am a key component of the process and I believe most American's feel the same.