Hello, again, i've been gone for a long absence. stop in, just not much in the way of posting. I've had non-stop health problems and such.

and just recently, both of my ole ladies, Webbie and Lexi, passed on. Anyone who has watched me for a while, should remember my girls. I miss them so much. I have my kittens to keep me full with the luvins, but i still miss those gals. Webbie just turned 14, and Lexi was 12. But they were both sick, it was time for them to move on. They were together at the time, surround by family preceding, then passed on while their mummy (me), providing loving fur pets. I was the last thing they saw. I miss you girls! Tell Thumper i still miss him every day!

my subscription is about to expire again, and i have no budget to renew. if anyone is us for donating a sub, i'd be so very greatful, but I'm not confident of being rescued again this time. When i do have money, i will renew, and hopefully catch up.

my puter is dying as well. bits are no longer working and other bits are falling off. don't have 700 to buy a new one, soo.... i'm rather limited on what i can do, at least for a while. it's suffocating me! lol

okay, that's enough for now. I will try to get my planned articles up before the sub expires.

First, I want to give a big thank you hug to the anonymous kind soul that renewed my subscription. I wish I could thank you personally, but this will have to do. I really appreciate it!!

I've been trying to get my butt in gear and get back to working on my art. Been trying to wade through the tens of thousands of messages in my message center, plus ready art to finally post, and prepare for the article series i'm working on (Zodiac).

It's a slow process, but i'm getting there...

on September 1, i'll be leaving for 2 lovely weeks in Colorado, where I'll be visiting . To those of you who don't already know (where have YOU been? ), Angela is my best friend in the whole world! I'm so excited to finally get to see her again.

To show my excited, just wanna feature a few of her latest pieces (which in my opinion are some of her greatest, as well). Please stop by and show her some love, k?

Also posted as a News Article. If you like this feature, please fave the article. you can find the link on my userpage, under News.

Here is my little tribute to all things Virgo. Happy upcoming Birthday to all the Virgos out there!
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Astrology of Virgo: Origin / Representation
In every culture, Virgo has always been represented by a woman, usually referred to as a "virgin." The meaning of that word has changed over the years, however; the ancients described it as the age span between puberty and marriage, as in "maiden" (this age span used to be quite short—women usually married around age 15). In any case, the virgin was the personification of justice and proper behavior, since she was "pure." Today, these qualities can still be seen in many Virgos—they seem to know the correct way to dress for a social function and can judge a person's character rather easily. And, Virgos carry their childhood innocence with them into adulthood, longer than any other sign.

Positive Qualities:
The dual aspect of Mars and Pluto working together creates an intriguing profile for you... You exert your power in subtle ways. You're the person pulling the strings above the stage, where no one can see you, yet you're in complete control. You know you have a natural dominance—not leadership per se, but quiet control—and you take pride and pleasure in seeing its effect on others. You notice that the opposite sex is naturally attracted to you: You notice that other people find themselves acquiring your habits, or your points of view. Yes, you are a natural manipulator, very much like the serpent in Eden.

...One such area is investigation. Secrecy and control go hand in hand here, so any problem that needs solving, any mystery that is begging to be unraveled, is your baby. You discover gossip, for instance, before everyone else (although you're hardly a blabbermouth). This is just because you're extremely curious. You'll take apart a radio just to see how it works, you'll explore a cave to see where it goes, or you'll follow a trail to get to its source.

The Mars influence also indicates purposeful energy. Hard work is second nature to you, and if you're the controlling force, watch it world, you'll blow it open. Even if you fail, you can still start over—that's Pluto, able to reach very deep into the system and retool it.
(from astrologyweekly.com)
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okay, think i got it...

this one is just so wonderful. gotta try it out... tis time for a change anyways.

now.. gotta fig out how to edit the info on the sidebar.. hmm.. uhm.. help? lol