Harumph!
May 1st, 2008
This is Scragli (Scrag-lee with the accent on the lee), who the hubster and I named on our trip to Greece a few years ago. This picture cracked us up so much, that he's forever honored in a black and white pic on our living room wall. Scragli was an incredibly picky cat who had no interest in the cat food that we brought to the kitties living around the hubster's family's home. He would only eat people food that the hubster's uncle would serve to him (can't say that I blame him there.) He had the funniest meow. You can probably imagine what it sounded like just from looking at him...much like a cranky old man would sound like if he was a cat.
I was definitely feeling a bit like Scragli this morning. I felt dizzy again last night (nowhere near as sick as before, but still yucky) and then my laptop died on me. I have to take it in again (the second time in the last couple months) to get fixed and I'm afraid this time I'll have to start over. Fortunately, I've backed up most of my files except for the most recent stuff in the last week. But geez louise, how annoying!
The hubster started something with our cat Sasha who loves to complain. She has the whiniest meow you'll ever hear. He started telling her that when she meowed he was going to roll her over. So when she howled in complaint, he would softly push her onto her back and rub her belly. It was pretty funny. Earlier in the week, the hubster was feeling very cranky over some meetings he had to go to and I suggested that he needed to get rolled over. Hehe. Well, this morning, I could have used some rolling over.
The crankiness is passing and I'm working on a pretty painting that I'm enjoying thoroughly. Lots of layers, transfers and glossy glazes. I completely let this one come from my intuition which can be scary to do on a larger canvas (it's 18"x18"), but it's coming along nicely so far. I'll share some pics soon along with some doodles from my sketchbook.
And now I'm off to pick up my art from the coffeehouse show and then take my computer to the doctor. Things are looking up. Sadie just brought me her Space Ghost toy in her mouth and the sun is out. Looking forward to a sunny drive. I've got paint and glue on my hands. Life is good.
6 Responses
Panic! Panic! I just know my computer will die before I get around to backing anything up! Thanks for the reminder. It’s motivation to start it after I finish my taxes (groan, sob, hmmm- I think I may need to bribe myself…)
Glad that you’re having a great time art wise, even if you’re still not 100% and thanks for sharing a photo of Scragli. Hee, hee.
Posted by: Shayla | May 1, 2008 at 4:16 pm |
Hope you’ll get well soon.
Posted by: Sonam | May 1, 2008 at 9:25 pm |
What a goofy looking cat! He looks like a Gremlin.
Posted by: Susan | May 1, 2008 at 11:01 pm |
I’m sorry to hear you haven’t been feeling better, I hope it is over with now. Scragli is so cute in his way!
As far as backups, I started using one of those online services. My computer backs up over the network and I don’t even have to think about it most of the time. (Granted, you have got to have high-speed internet for it to be reasonable to use that.)
Posted by: Laura | May 3, 2008 at 3:13 pm |
Hello,
I came across your Creative Everyday 2008 today and would like to join. My name is above. I don’t have a blog but love visiting others, finding inspiration, and challenges that I try to participate in at some level. Thank you for your invitation on your blog.
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara | May 6, 2008 at 10:53 pm |
barbara, i tried to email you, but it bounced. i’ve added your name to the list of participants. thanks for joining in!
Posted by: leah | May 6, 2008 at 11:27 pm |