The Junk Drawer

A pitchfork, a teacup, and some red hats... by fleur_de_lis

I'm sure you are all familiar with the following picture-- American Gothic by Grant Wood (1891-1942). Wood was one of a group of midwestern artists called Regionalists. He stated, "This painting is not about farms, not about a married couple, and not a satire." Hmmm...I will leave it to you to puzzle this one out! The painting by Wood I actually want to take a deeper look at is one you might not be so familiar with called Daughters of Revolution. It is a satire based on the Daughters of the American Revolution, a group that traces it's ancestry back to the Revolutionary War. Wood said: "These people are trying to set up an aristocracy of birth in a country that has always been a Republic!" Actually, Wood became angry with them when the group condemned him for working with German craftsmen to create a WWl memorial window. The DAR didn't want a window made by America's enemies because it would dishonor the memories of the people it was meant to honor....

A blatant plug for an old Steeple friend! by fleur_de_lis

Babies, babies, babies! There have been plenty born recently to Steeple people and a few more to come! In fact I will be a new grandmother myself in a few months and am looking forward to having another girl in the family. If you want a beautiful, handmade baby gift for that shower you will be attending or that newborn just coming home from the hospital, look no further! Treasure Hunter's wife is making a nice assortment of very affordable baby items that you should really check out! I know I will be shopping for my new wee one...and I plan on finding something here: http://doublelovedesigns.etsy.com/ Congratulations on your twins, Treasure Hunter, and please don't be such a stranger...we miss you.

Round 2--Down But Not Out... by fleur_de_lis

Hey everyone, I am once more recuperating from knee surgery. I had another total knee replacement, and this one did not go so well...I hope to be back blogging and commenting soon, but until then, please send up a little prayer for me that I will soon be back to normal! Fleur