Global Arts

Need supplies to pursue your artistic hobbies, crafts or business? Check out sites like Freecycle or Share.

These groups can be found at yahoogroups.com with rules and details. Many groups like these want to give stuff away free because the main goal is to not fill up the Earth with junk. It is a good way for you to get rid of your junk and then find your treasures as well.

You can also check out auction or store sites like Ebay.com or Etsy.com. You may find some really good deals and bargains.

So, before you spend hundreds of dollars on supplies, find alternative ways to get supplies. You will be glad you did, and so will your checkbook.

Many media networks posted a story saying the mystery of Mona Lisa has been solved, and that experts now can identify who the real Mona Lisa was.

I think it is amazing how technology and science can do what was seemed impossible or forever a mystery. It also shows that humans love a good mystery and a challenge.

If you haven't already, here is a link for you to read about the solved mystery:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22652514/?GT1=10755

Regular blogging should resume tomorrow.

Be ready to read some interesting posts!

I haven't read many pages this week to write about. I will get caught up by next week!

Author Anita Hackley-Lambert will be touring different blogs through the month of January 2008. Below is a partial list of blogs she will be touring and posting interviews about her work.

DAY 1 – January 2, 2008
Anita Hackley-Lambert, author of the biography, F.H.M. MURRAY: FIRST
BIOGRAPHY OF A FORGOTTEN PIONEER FOR CIVIL JUSTICE (BookSurge
Publishing, Aug. `07) will be stopping off at
www.BookMarketingBuzz.wordpress.com

January 4, 2008
Friday, January 4, 2008 - Author Anita Hackley-Lambert is our guest
blogger. She will share why she decided to write about a pioneer of
civil justice in F.H.M. Murray: First Biography of a Forgotten
Pioneer for Civil Justice.*http:/ ccmalandrinos.tripod.com/id16.html

I have postponed this week's interview because of life getting in the way. I apologize for those waiting to read this week's interview. Everything is scheduled to be back to "normal" (whatever that is) next week.

Thanks for understanding!

Not sure what to do with all those holiday cards you received from your insurance agent, doctor, or hair stylist? Use them in a craft that you can do with your children.

Make calendars with those holiday cards.

Things you need:

• 12 pieces of construction paper
• Markers
• Scissors
• Glue
• 12 holiday cards of your choice
• Hole puncher
• Yarn or notebook rings

1. You want to draw the squares and apply appropriate numbers to each one, starting with January through December.
2. Then you want to glue one holiday card on one piece of construction paper that goes with each month. Be sure to cut the holiday card and use the picture part only.
3. Hole punch the stack of calendar pages. Be sure to tie with yarn or notebook rings.

These make excellent gifts for family and friends. Not only will your children feel proud once they are finished with the calendars, you have spent some memorable moments with them!