National Post Card Week is celebrated during the first full week of May. One hundred or more aficionados participate in this exchange. Deltiologist is another name for a post card enthusiast. Many of the participants have chosen themes such as famous people, pets, historic places, holidays, worthy causes and humorous situations. Speaking of humor, one Read More …
“Irish Blessing” (Ballinasloe Water Cover) 21 ” x 15″ X 25″ My young friend, Helen Anne Gately, gave me reference material on The Ballinasloe Water Valve Cover located on a sidewalk near her Father’s hometown in Ireland. Not only did it feature a handsome Celtic Pattern, but it also had the Gaelic Word for Water,“Uisce.” Read More …
Irish Blessing Post Cards can be sent as little gifts of caring. Just add your own prayers and get well thoughts or copy the Irish Blessing onto it. Signed post cards of my sculpture relief can be purchased from http://www.thepostcard.com/walt/grates.htm MASTRANGELO GRATES Postcards Waltspaper Irish Blessing Post Card The two previous blogs tell all about Read More …
Across the globe, all people look for excuses to celebrate life… to add joy to their days. And St. Patricks’s Day is no exception. People of all nationalities Wear the Green and become Irish for a day. On March 17th, not only do I try to wear green, but I give away “Lucky Bucks” (dollar Read More …
Nine-year-old girl’s delightful drawing of happy little creatures celebrating The New Year. Read More …
Keeping an optimistic attitude daily can be challenging. Long ago I read in a positive thinking book that if one looks for a special moment or surprise in each day, the entire day takes on an expectant attitude of wonder. Well today’s beautiful moment was so special that I will be thinking about it all Read More …
It is the season for giving but what is really heart warming about this painting by a second grader is that he initiated this thank you picture all by himself after he and his little sister received our surprise package of gifts for the Thanksgiving season. Here is what our grandson wrote: Translation: Dear Nona and Papa, Thank Read More …
“SHAKEOUT: From Streets to Galleries,” page 56 “Cast manhole and utility covers have inspired artists like Bobbi Mastrangelo and Kim Christiansen to create works of art that have been on display in galleries around the country.” This is the Fiber Arts creation that Shannon Wetzel chose for The Shakeout page of Modern Casting Magazine. The various Read More …
Veterans Day 2010 Remember our Vets Honor Our Military Our grandson, Drew enthusiastically painted his version of The American Flag when he was only seven. Will he maintain his patriotism as an adult? How will he view the election campaigns as an adult? Drew at Bat “Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of Read More …
and “President Hunters” by Friedrich O. Georg (A book with campaign reform ideas) POST ELECTION GRAYS We’re tired of…… Mudslinging campaigns And Politicians’ Forays That Submerge us in Post- election grays. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here’s a political philosophy to brighten your days. President Hunters by Friedrich O. Georg President Hunters by Friedrich O Georg was the book chosen by Read More …