tiannei

One day at a time - One bead at a time.

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What an incredible day!

I thought that it was time to get my eyes checked when I checked my DA page tonight! 582 Messages with more coming in by the minute and I've only been here since July 21st!

I honestly had to look up "DD" to find out what was going on with everyone Congratulating me. I'm just that new.

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tiannei has 1,290 pageviews total and her 33 deviations were viewed 5,978 times. She watches 19 people, while 36 people watch her.

Her deviation with the most comments is Lampwork Cobalt Froggie Set with 86 comments, and it is also her most favourited, with 352 favourites. Her most viewed deviation is Lampwork Cobalt Froggie Set with 4,020 views.

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My sincere Thanks goes out to the following folks who have made this possible - Nico1 for suggesting me; and Gallery Director Myana for Featuring me in todays Daily Deviation Artisan Crafts category.

I would also like to Thank the following friends that have lovingly featured me in their Journals and made me feel so welcome here - M-I-R-I-E-L ; and marthig

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I posted a Tutorial this evening in Artisan Crafts/Resources so that everyone can better understand the process of this ancient art.

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Please feel free to Message me if you should have any questions!

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To those who have voiced an interest in purchasing my beads, please Message me so that I can contact you to advise where and when they will be posted.

Namaste,

Ti



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Thanks everyone for making me feel welcome here - I very much appreciate your interest in my work and am inspired by each and every one of you!

One day at a time - One bead at a time.


Baptizing the Bear

A priest, a Pentecostal preacher and a Rabbi all served as chaplains to the students of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

They would get together two or three times a week for coffee and to talk shop. One day, someone made the comment that preaching to people isn't really all that hard. A real challenge would be to preach to a bear.

One thing led to another and they decided to do an experiment. They would all go up to the Smokies, find a bear, preach to it, and attempt to convert it.

Seven days later, they're all together to discuss the experience.

Father Flannery, who has his arm in a sling, is on crutches, and has various bandages on his body and limbs, went first. 'Well,' he said, 'I went into the woods to find me a bear. And when I found him I began to read to him from the Catechism. Well, that bear wanted nothing to do with me and began to slap me around. So, I quickly grabbed my holy water, sprinkled him and, Holy Mary Mother of God, he became as gentle a lamb. The bishop is coming out next week to give him first communion and confirmation.'

Reverend Billy Bob spoke next. He was in a wheelchair, with an arm and both legs in casts, and an IV drip. In his best fire and brimstone oratory he claimed,'WELL brothers, you KNOW that WE don't sprinkle! I went out and I FOUND me a bear. And then I began to read to my bear from God's HOLY WORD! But that bear wanted nothing to do with me. So I took HOLD of him and we began to wrestle. We wrestled down one hill, UP another and DOWN another until we came to a creek. So right quick-like, I DUNKED him and BAPTIZED his hairy soul. And just like you said, he became as gentle as a lamb. We spent the rest of the day praising Jesus.'

They both looked down at the rabbi, who was lying in a hospital bed. He was in a body cast and traction with IV's and monitors running in and out of him. He was in bad shape. The rabbi looks up and says, 'Looking back on it, circumcision may not have been the best way to start.'

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On a personal note, to the Bear that I have attempted to castrate this week, please accept my apologies.

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"There are no friends or enemies,
just opportunities to know yourself better."

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Unleashing Your Creative Energy

Tapping into your creative center of energy might make it easier for you to infuse your activities with the fire that inspires and energizes you. Perhaps you can take a few minutes to focus on your second chakra, located a few inches below your navel, which is the center in your body for creative activity. Bringing your attention to this area, you might imagine a warm orange light growing with each breath. As you continue to breathe, try picturing this light coursing though your body. You may notice that this meditation can increase your energy and creativity as a result.

The second chakra is the gateway to creative expression and enjoyment in our lives. The energetic vibration of this center relates to the ways in which we are able to bring our passion into our lives, not only in terms of intimacy with our loved ones but also in terms of the activities that fully engage our hearts, minds, and spirits. Opening this area though meditation today will fill you with a dynamic energetic force, which will inspire you to cherish the precious gift of your life through your creative talent.

Namaste,

Ti

Thanks everyone for making me feel welcome here. I appreciate your interest in my work and look to each of your for inspiration to urge me forward.

One day at a time - One bead at a time

I'm posting some of my handcrafted lampwork beads and jewelry to share with you. My Studio is currently in storage from a recent address change. Hopefully, I'll be back up and running real soon.

My interests are beads, bling, unique jewelry, reading, meditation, yoga, 70's music, cats, parenting, butterflies...

I love all the creativity on this site! What a great way to share your gifts with others, and they in turn with you. Get inspired and let it flow!!!

Namaste, Ti