GypsyOwl's Studio

Squidoo Lens Builder Pre Made Lens Sale Starting at $5

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Pre-Made Squidoo Lenses Starting at $5 Each

Lens Builder VA -- on Guide To Squidoo

GypsyOwl Connections: Can You Count Your Blessings?#links

2008-11-22T15:22:00.000-05:00

GypsyOwl Connections: Can You Count Your Blessings?#links

I Met Carrie at Blueprint...

2008-11-19T22:50:00.008-05:00

I am still excited! :D I Met Carrie Wilkerson - The Barefoot Executive this past weekend in Houston at the Blueprint Conference. Lens Updated:info & photos of Carrie and I at the conference. :D If you ever have a chance to meet her, I highly recommend it. She is (as I say in the update) 10 Times more beautiful, inside and out,in person. OH MY... The energy still (three days later back at home)has me fired up- taking action 2 reach my goals and set new ones. IN~JOY, GypsyOwl

See more on My Squidoo SQUID WHO* Lens " Who Is Carrie Wilkerson "

Watch For GypsyOwl's Graphic Design Website

2008-11-06T13:35:00.006-05:00

Watch for the new

GypsyOwl's Graphic Design Gallery

website.

GypsyOwl will offer the following services:

Graphic Design: GypsyOwl is an artist with exceptional graphic art skills with over 4 years digital design experience.

Content Creation: GypsyOwl has exceptional content creation skills. Well written content with optimal interest for your readers is key for your successful communication with your audience.

Content Editing: GypsyOwl can also optimize your current content. Optimizing current content can be a great inexpensive way to update, edit, and revive older content.

Business Resources: For over 4 years, GypsyOwl has been researching, to find the best business services and resources available. A recommendation will always be hand selected and will be the best of the best available.

GypsyOwl's CafePress Showcase on Squidoo

2008-07-11T10:30:00.007-04:00

The Most Popular Gifts at GypsyOwl's CafePress Shop!

The most popular designs and gift items have been gathered together to create a showcase. The Showcase allows you to save time by finding the most popular gifts, designs and creations at GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts. The large photos and descriptions will allow you to quickly find your favorites and then move on to the gift shop to give things another look and finalize your order.

~GYPSYOWL'S STUDIO & GIFTS~GYPSYOWL'S STUDIO & GIFTS~

MOST POPULAR ARTWORK, PHOTOGRAPHY, LARGE FRAMED PRINTS, GIFTS, AND EASY SHOPPING SHOWCASE. ALL THE JULY 2008 FAVORITES HAVE BEEN INCLUDED. VISIT THE SHOWCASE OF CAFEPRESS GIFT ITEMS AND SELECT YOUR FAVORITES AS WELL.

AWARD WINNING ARTIST GYPSYOWL

Do you have a lens that has won the 'Be In Your Flow - Exemplar' Award?

Then Join The "Be In Your Flow - Exemplar" Group and get your winning lens featured again.

Favorite Quotes from The Little Prince

2008-06-10T11:54:00.002-04:00

Favorite Quotes from The Little Prince

See the favorite quotes from The Little Prince. Add your own favorites and submit your vote to the plexo.

"The Little Prince - To See With The Heart"

by GypsyOwl

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photo credit Amazon.com

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Over two dozen Featured Articles on Squidoo have been created by GypsyOwl and the list is growing. Visit GypsyOwl's HomePage on Squidoo!

5000 more books from Simon & Schuster

2008-05-31T08:20:00.003-04:00

This News makes me think that this may be the beginning of a GO GREEN for good trend.

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May 30, 7:50 PM (ET)By RYAN NAKASHIMA
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Amazon.com said Friday that publisher Simon & Schuster Inc. will make 5,000 more books available for the Amazon Kindle wireless reader, bumping to 125,000 the number of titles users can download and read.
Later in the day, Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) Chief Executive Jeff Bezos appeared at the BookExpo America convention in Los Angeles and touted the benefits of electronic book offerings.
He said Amazon had temporarily sold out of hard copies of "What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception," the new tell-all book by former White House press secretary Scott McClellan.
It's still available, however, for electronic downloading, Bezos said.
"That's one of the great things about electronic books," he said. "They don't go out of stock."
Bezos has said Kindle e-books now account for 6 percent of sales among the 125,000 titles available on the site in both electronic and print formats. The company did not elaborate on that figure.
The online retailer cut the Kindle's price by $40 to $359 on Tuesday but still won't say how many have sold. The company also refuses to divulge the total number of e-books it has sold.
Kindle launched last November and sold out in hours. Amazon sorted out its supply chain and manufacturing problems, and the device was back on sale in April.
Despite the price cut, the Kindle still costs more than Sony Corp. (SNE)'s competing Reader, which retails for $299.

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Virtual Quilt Block Project

2008-05-28T08:38:00.002-04:00

"The Virtual Quilt Block Project, created by GypsyOwl and hosted free by Squidoo.com, is a great summer project for any youth group, artist guild, quilter circle, church group, or any individual who would like to share a design to be added to the collective. Together, one block at a time, we will be creating a beautiful virtual quilt that will symbolize security, comfort, and love to over a million homeless youth."

Join the Virtual Quilt Block Project! Created by GypsyOwl and hosted on Squidoo.

Individuals and Groups are invited to join the Project that will raise funds for Covenant House. To learn more about the project and about the work that Covenant House is doing, go to the Virtual Quilt Project Lens & Quilt Block Entry Headquarters .
~UPDATE - Link to the Virtual Quilt Block Project for Homeless Youth has been corrected~
The primary goal of this project is to raise awareness of the need for winter bedding and shelter for homeless youth, and to raise funds for Covenant House charity through Squidoo's charity programs.

You can make a difference in the life of a homeless youth. Join today, pass this on to friends and groups who you know will want to hear about it, and together we can help the organization who has dedicated their work to those who are in greatest need.

Change a life! Join this project today.
IN~JOY, GypsyOwl

Virtual Quilt Project - Create Virtual Quilt Blocks for Charity Fundraiser

2008-05-25T21:44:00.004-04:00

A Virtual Quilt made from hundreds of Virtual Quilt Blocks working together to help homeless youth. Join Now! Everything you need to know about how to get started can be found at the Virtual Quilt Project Lens.

Subscribe to this blog or visit my Lens Master Home Page or Join The Group Workshop

Not Just Another Blog - How to Make Money on Squidoo

2008-05-25T11:04:00.002-04:00

In February last year, a good friend of mine sent me information about Squidoo. I signed up and looked at what I thought was just another blog. Then 15 months later, I took another look at it. I discovered that it is not just another blog at all. It is an amazing free community of Lensmasters who create quality content on a lot of interesting subjects. The most energizing aspect of the Squidoo Culture is the founder's pledge to contribute to charity. You can find out more about this amazing quest by going to the site and investigate for yourself.

You Can Contribute To A Better World!

One way you can contribute to a better world is to support those who are dedicated to doing that. Give them a cheer and let them know that what they are doing is important to you.

Another way is to speak out for yourself. Share your story, your knowledge, and promote the things that are important to you.

Find a lens that is talking about what you are passionate about. Find a lens that is contributing to your favorite charity. Or, simply find a lens that you really like and support them. Countless Lensmasters are continuously contributing to the Squidoo Charities and your support will help them to do that.

Create your own lens. You are the expert, and you know what you are passionate about. Build into the lens what you want to say, how your passion can make a difference in the world, and then tell people about it. squidoo is an amazing FREE resource that can help you to help charity

The follow is an example of just a few lenses I have created on Squidoo.
Visit my Home Page to see all of the topics in several topic categories including Spiritual Journey, The Arts and Creativity, Motivational People, Fitness, Business, and more.

Three Women Who Changed My Life - How To Heal Your Life

Three Women - SARK - Donna Eden - Catherine Ponder - A Healing Journey of Mind, Body, & Spirit. Three women who have changed my life by teaching me how to think in new ways, take actions that make me feel more confident, to heal the past, and instill...

Motivational People Lensography

In this lensography you will find my favorite motivational people and links to the lenses about them. Watch for new lenses about Mike Dooley, SARK, Shawn Snyder, Catherine Ponder, Rebbie Straubing, Anastacia Drake, Julie Fleming-Brown, Mary Robinson...

The 'Be In Your Flow' - Exemplar - Featured Guest Archive

What is an Exemplar of Be In Your Flow Synergy? Who is an Exemplar of Be In Your Flow Synergy? All of this and the archives of those who have been recognized.

It is my honor to have the opportunity to meet so many beautiful people who resonate the B...

Fitness Tips Lensography

* The Fitness Tips Lensography is a collection of topics about fitness. The lensography includes links to each of the lenses in the collection and an overview of the content.

This lens collection is primarily written for people over 50, however anyone can benefit from these approaches and are encouraged to adapt them to current fitness ability and challenges. Always consult your personal physician or health care professional before you begin a new fitness plan.

Fitness Tips Lens List

These are published topics in the Fitness Tips Lensography. As I create more, they will be added here.

New Idea for The Balance Ball - Office Health - How to Stay Fit While You Work: If you spend time in front of a computer, this idea just may be what you have been looking for. I will share some of the research I have found and share my experience to help you choose the right balance ball for you.; Start Building a lens today or find a lens to support.; You will discover as I did , Squidoo is not just another blog!

Lensmaster Lensography - GypsyOwl's Homepage on Squidoo is NOW OPEN!

2008-05-17T16:11:00.009-04:00

The community at Squidoo was so welcoming and helped me to find everything I needed to get started. My website traffic increased by 4 times what it had been at for over two years. All I did differently was spend a little time creating lenses about the things that I am interested in.

I wrote about what I wanted to write about, learned the best way to present my work (from the generosity of experienced lensmasters), and before I knew it, I have 10 lenses published and doing very well! I also have two more in drafting and will release them early next week.

Lensmaster Lensography - GypsyOwl's Homepage on Squidoo

This is my lens preview, there are many more lenses in drafting that will be released soon. Visit often for updates to current lenses and brand new lenses. This may be the last link you will ever need to find GypsyOwl. I have caught the squidoo addiction.

Here are a few of the topics that I started writing about for my squidoo lenses. I found out that it isn't as unusual as I thought to have so many different interests. What ever your interest is, you have something to share about it. You are the expert!

I would love to hear what you think of the lenses I have created so far, please drop by the guest books on each lense and let me know if you enjoyed the lens, if there is something you would like to see added or improved upon.

My Lenses
Go With The Flow vs. Be In Your Flow
I was listening to Paula White this morning. She was talking about the book "Caught Between A Dream and A Job"by Delatorro McNeal II I was inspired to write about how to find your passion, to live your dreams, and to discover how to live in your flo...

Create a Butterfly Garden - Discover How The Human Experience Relates to the Butterfly Lifecycle - Enhance Understanding of Spiritual Growth
How our spiritual growth is similar to the stages of a butterflies lifecycle and how understanding this can enhance our journey. Create a butterfly garden to enhance your outdoor experience, to balance the ecosystem around your home, and for the pur...

Tin Man - Modern Day Wizard of Oz - Spiritual Growth Metaphor
Tin Man (a remake of the classic Wizard of Oz) is the source of this spiritual growth metaphor. We are born with gifts, hide them (or have them hidden for us) as children, and spend much of our adult years seeking, uncovering, and rediscovering them....

GypsyOwl Artwork Created With GIMP & GO GIMP Workshop Group Information
Creating Art has been a GIMP & GO experience every day. I share my work and how it is used for great product design. Workshop information - How To Use GIMP for more than just artwork. Resources for artists and more. My artwork is a combination of ph...

Daily Motivation - Nurture Yourself - Make The World a Better Place - New Updates Every Day
You can make the world a better place. Motivate your day with a decision to have a great one! Daily Thought -Inspirational Media And People who are transforming our world. Share your favorite world changer - or share how you are changing the world....

Spiritual Journey Lensography
This Lensography will feature each of the lenses I have created that share insights about my spiritual quest. Everyday references that hold secrets to expressing a journey that often is experienced without words. I will attempt to share the unseen by...

GypsyOwl's Home Page - Lensmaster Lensography
GypsyOwl's Home Page is a Master List of GypsyOwl's Lensography Collection. GypsyOwl's Lenses fall into a variety of topics so, this is the place to find the Lensography you are looking for. About GypsyOwl: Artist - Writer - Student - Volunteer - Me...

GypsyOwl Organization Small Business Network - Mission & Vision
I am the founder of the GypsyOwl Commerce Small Business Network. This lens will present an overview of the SBN, mission, community values, membership information, benefits and responsibilities of membership. Reader Favorites-Vote for YOUR favorite r...

Easy Designs to Make With Your Scanner - One of A Kind - Keep, Gift, or Sell - Customize A Hobby Tote Bag & More
This easy design idea will show you how to make a customized tote bag for hobbies, books, shopping, and more. A unique way to organize all of your passions, make gifts, diaper totes, lunch for the office, and a list of ideas that will spark your imag...

The Arts & Creativity Lensography
This lensography contains all of the lenses that I have created in art, photography, and creativity topics.

You Can Contribute To A Better World!

One way you can contribute to a better world is to support those who are dedicated to doing that. Give them a cheer and let them know that what they are doing is important to you.

Another way is to speak out for yourself. Share your story, your knowledge, and promote the things that are important to you.

Visit any one of GypsyOwl's lenses and see if you find inspiration.

Why Squidoo?

Squidoo is the world's most popular site for building free, single pages about your passions.Highlight books, blogs, vids, online shops, or just spread the word about stuff you love. Bonus: you raise money (for you or charity) at the same time. It's fast, free, and supereasy. Click the images below to browse just a handful of our coolest lenses. Or, hey, jump right in and go make your own lens! Watch out, it's addicting. :)

Not yet sure about any of this?

Visit my lenses and leave me a note in my guest book to let me know what you think.

IN ~ JOY,

GypsyOwl

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COPYRIGHT©GYPSYOWL TM 2007-2008

GypsyOwl is publishing at Squidoo

2008-05-07T15:05:00.007-04:00

I am writing for Squidoo and have a few articles submitted. The term for article is 'lens' and I am learning a lot about online publishing! Please read on for links to my new work.

I do not know how to say

THANK YOU

enough!

Thank you all for your encouragement and nurturing of my artistic side over the past three years. It has been the inspiration of EVERYONE that allowed me to 'grow up' in my creativity.

A Very Special Thank You to SARK ,

SARK friends, Family, Co-Workers,

and honestly if you are reading this then this Thank You is for YOU.

How this came about: (the short version)
I attended a seminar last weekend about butterfly gardens. The experience of learning how to create a butterfly garden was such a spiritual journey, I simply did not come away with a real butterfly garden plan idea. My focus was on the life cycles of butterflies and how that relates to my spiritual journey. However, I was inspired to write and I submitted to Squidoo. Now I have a handful of lenses published! When you visit, please leave a note for me in the quest books that are on each page, and, if you have a moment to give me your STAR rating that would be wonderful.

Create A Butterfly Garden

You can visit this lens at

http://www.squidoo.com/createbutterflygarden

Since I didn't remember the actual 'how to create' the garden, I linked to some very good articles about it by other writers who I admire. My spiritual interpretations were leading me and inspiring me.

"Going With The Flow vs. Be In Your Flow"

and you can visit this lens at

http://www.squidoo.com/yourflow

I finished the last edit todayBoth of the articles are already receiving very good responses and lots of traffic. I am a bit overwhelmed but, very delighted!

I believe I have learned what I want to do when I grow up.

What do you think? If you really like it, would you please link to it from your blog or other places that you post ?
Please pass this on to anyone who you feel would welcome the invitation to visit my 'lens' pages.

Catching up about me:

I realize I haven't kept in touch - so here is a short blurb about what I have been up to.

I am going to be writing for Squidoo twice a week (on average). I am continuing my education which is my full time occupation until I am finished (BBA Degree -Graduation planned for January 2010), have a part time position -on/call ( office management - internship), and am enjoying creating artwork for my online gift shops. I also volunteer for the SBN a few hours a week. I believe that everything I am doing has prepared me for this monumental new opportunity. I cannot express how 'fun' it is to write, and then to have people 'like' it is the icing on the cake. I finally had the courage to move forward.

How are you? I'd love to hear from you!

GypsyOwl Is Zazzling

2008-05-03T18:29:00.003-04:00

GypsyOwl's Zazzle Gallery is Open!

New artwork designs, new gift ideas, and you are going to love the posters, handbags, and the newest idea 'the tie belt.' I know it isn't a 'new' idea. I remember wearing ties as headbands and belts with I was in High School. But, what is new is the ability to make a personalized tie belt design that will be 'Just You.'

Visit the gallery today and check it out!

How about making a handbag & a tie belt to wear together?

There are a lot of ideas at my Easy Designs... lens.

Check them out or go directly to the Zazzle Gallery and buy my designs, customize them just for you, or start from scratch and make your own for yourself or as a gift.

Happy May Day

2008-05-01T06:53:00.004-04:00

History of May Day

When I think of May Day, I think of baskets, of flowers, and of the little jingle
"April showers, bring, May flowers."

I think of the May Pole (children dancing with long streamers of silk string or ribbon), and after the dancing is done.. ohhhh look at the pretty designs that have appeared on the pole. Loving flowers, and abstract art, this day really brings to me a lot of creativity energy.

This is one of the things I recall from childhood (school days), we must have celebrated this . I remember making paper flowers and making cones from construction paper to make paper vases.

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I have thought about the baskets of flowers on doorsteps. I wonder where I heard about this (it seems that I have tought about it all of my life , so perhaps it was in early childhood at school). I think we had a May Pole at school.

Please tell me about your May Day traditions, activities, and any other thing you would like to share about May, May Day , or About Solstice and or Equinox , about baskets of flowers on doorsteps, and/or any May Day or other similar holiday tradition topics are very welcome.

I would now like to dance around a May Pole wearing a long silk gown and singing.

May you have a delightful May Day, and may spring bring you joy, celebration, and new beginnings.

IN ~ JOY
GypsyOwl

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Somewhere Over the Rainbow

2007-12-25T10:14:00.000-05:00

Somewhere over the Rainbow by GypsyOwl

I grew up watching The Wizard of Oz at least once a year since I was a little girl. This year I watched Tin Man (an original Sci-Fi Channel mini-series released in December 2007). I have watched it about three times this year and hope to have an opportunity to see it again, read the screenplay, and to nourish this thirst that I have for the deeper meaning that is hidden within this story.

If you have ever believed that everything would be better; if only you were in a different place, with different people, in different circumstances, you are not alone; perhaps you have also heard that ‘where ever we go, there we are’ which brings me to wonder if we are suppose to find that hidden place ‘somewhere over the rainbow’ or are we ‘suppose’ to stay where we are no matter what?

I have learned that we each have a ‘light’ hidden within us, waiting for the chance to brighten up every dark place, everywhere, no matter where we are. It is waiting for us to find it, to allow it to guide us through whatever our circumstance is at the moment or to guide us to wherever we are going on our path (our journey, our calling). We do not need to find the place ‘somewhere over the rainbow’ in order to use this light. DG’s mother said “The secret to finding it now lives inside you”. She had purposely hidden DG’s light so skillfully that even DG couldn’t see it herself. The light was hidden, the secrets were hidden, and the strength to walk through the darkness was hidden from her.

I realized that we are all like this; we have a light that flows through us. I wondered why our light was hidden; how it became this way, and when do we learn to let this light shine (or ‘flow through us’) to assist us in our lives right where we are or to guide us to where we are suppose to be?

Why is our light hidden? There are several possibilities for this; here are a couple of them.
1. Sometimes our light is hidden for us by our protectors when we are children. In the ‘Tin Man’, DG’s mother whispers the secret of how to find the emerald into her ear and uses magic to hide it there. In everyday life, the magic at work is love. Loving adults find ways to help children hide their light because they are protecting them from the darkness, allowing their light to grow strong before having to confront the things that they are called to transform. These efforts are well meaning. Yet we find a time in our lives when the protections that we needed as children are standing in the way of us reaching our goals as adults. In some cases, these obstacles actually affect our health and well being. We must find a way to let our light shine, to let it flow through us now.

2. Sometimes we hide our light from the world and from ourselves. I am sure there are hundreds of reasons for this. We may feel overwhelmed by the darkness (not always evil. Sometimes a circumstance that is more challenging than we are prepared to handle. Sometimes, the challenges that we are hiding from are not our own. Sometimes they belong to our elders and we protect ourselves from them while we are children) “Remember what it felt like, when you were a little girl, to have the light flow through you”~Ahamo, The Seeker (DG’s father)

We can dream of that special place ‘somewhere over the rainbow’, we can romanticize what it will be like once we get there, and we can ‘feel’ better when we are thinking about it. However, when we find out that the light that flows through us must find a way to brighten the place that we are at, or that the light will guide us to where we are suppose to be, then suddenly we are able to transform anyplace into the vision of that dream place that lies ‘somewhere’ else.
I believe that each one of us has a ‘light’ that is within us, that at some point may be hidden or we have found it and are learning to use it in our daily lives. My fondest wish is that each of us find and learn to use the light so that we will be better prepared to walk through our journey’s with courage, love, and wisdom.

May each of us have a Light Filled Christmas!

Artwork by GypsyOwl - Pendants

2007-11-09T18:09:00.000-05:00

FirePlace Pendant- Artwork by GypsyOwl
Find it now at GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts
http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl.34962666

Paisly Bloom Pendant - Artwork by GypsyOwl
Find it now at GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts
http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl.34954562

There are dozens of wonderful pendant designs, and hundreds of gift ideas at
GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts.

GypsyOwl Small Business Network ~ New Member Special

2007-11-03T08:56:00.000-04:00

New Member Special
Written by GypsyOwl
Our network is growing every day. New Members are finding us and we are working full time plus to get them all listed on the site. We add new members to the site based on their membership levels. Some will be added to the Member Links, some to the Member Pages. A Membership Subscription is regularly priced at $24.95 with an additional $4.95 for a logo upgrade. The Member Page package starts at $49.95 per year with an additional $10.00 per year upgrade for each additional page.
For a limited time, you can have the regular Membership and the Member Pages package for only $24.95 (you will create your own Member Page content and save). Sign up during this promotion and you will continue to receive the same Special Package year after year! The only time your annual subscription fee will change, is if membership subscription prices change (which will not likely be considered until 2009). By creating your own Member Page content, you are going to see a substantial savings year after year.
Click here to Join the SBN now. NEW MEMBER SPECIAL
For more information before you join, visit the Small Business Network home page

You Can Save A Life

2007-11-01T13:04:00.000-04:00

Erin's Download Project

Written by GypsyOwl

Hello , I heard about Erin and her Download Project from a nanowrimo member in my local nanowrimo group. I thought that you might like to help Erin.
I downloaded the file, There is no code, no virus, no spy ware in it. I also went to the megaupload site and found the promotion that Erin hopes to earn. The award that she earns (with your help and mine) will be used to pay for the uncovered portion of her surgery. (more info is on the website). Project Download http://www.projecterin.com/ Visit everyday and download the file.... sign up at Erin's yahoo group to receive daily reminders (optional). Click to join projectdownload To receive daily reminders, join the Project Download Yahoo Group.

Click to join projectdownload

Down Load every day.... And pass this info on.

Joys of Autumn

2007-10-31T09:21:00.000-04:00

Photo by GypsyOwl 2007 All Rights Reserved

The Joys of Autumn

Harvest moon,
Good friends,
A chill in the air,
These are the joys of Autumn.

Trick-or-Treat,
Apple bob,
Hay ride in the night,
These are the joys of Autumn.

As we begin our journey back to Spring,
Let the warmth and love of family and friends,
Bless your life, and fill your heart with
Love, Light and Brightest Blessings.

GypsyOwl

It's NaNoWriMo time again!

2007-10-03T09:07:00.000-04:00

The NaNoWriMo Organization has updated thier website. Sign-ups are in progress. The 2007 NaNoWriMo event starts November 1st.

I am participating in the 2007 NaNoWriMo and am inviting you to join as well.

Find all the details at the NaNoWriMo website.

Healing Broken Hearts Group

2007-09-20T11:13:00.000-04:00

New Group! Join today!
When my father died, it was very helpful for me to discuss my grief with others. Over the past year, I have become interested in providing a place where people can come together and offer support to each other.
Loss of a loved one who has died, or has left our lives in a number of other ways, can be devastating. When the feelings of loss are shared, we find that we are better able to cope and to learn to move on. If this sounds like you, please join the new group as we begin the journey to healing together.

Subscribe to the Healing Broken Hearts Group

Powered by health.groups.yahoo.com

At this time, the group is email based. As we develope our core memberships, we can discuss this feature and talk about what would be best for most of the members.

Healing Broken Hearts - Together, GypsyOwl

What Inspires me?

2007-06-03T13:54:00.000-04:00

Walking around in my back yard a couple of days ago with my camera, I found the most beautiful wildflowers and butterflys to take pictures of.Here are a few of my favorites.

I have been asked what inspires my artwork. The answer is simple. Nature is one of the most inspirational factors in my artwork. Any time of year I can find the most beautiful gifts of nature all around my yard and everywhere I go.

What inspires you?

I would love to hear all about the things that inspire you to nuture your creativity.

Thank You List - Add YOUR Thank You here.....

2007-02-14T06:02:00.000-05:00

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 (GO_New Small Business Network Blog)

Be My Valentine? Thank You List - Add YOUR Thank You here....
Happy Valentines Day

Don't miss the post to the Small Business Network Blog February 14, 2007

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My New Favorite Movie

2007-02-06T07:02:00.000-05:00

The Lake House

~"This would be a great Valentine's Day Movie to watch together"~GypsyOwl

Actors: Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Christopher Plummer, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Directors: Alejandro Agresti

Amazon.com Review by Bret Fetzer

Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock pair up again in what could be described as the anti-Speed: The Lake House, a sweet, relaxed-paced, whimsical romance. When Alex Wyler (Reeves, The Matrix) moves into an unusual glass house on stilts over a lake, he discovers a note from the previous tenant in the mailbox--but no one's lived in the house for years. He replies and soon discovers that he's corresponding with a doctor named Kate Forster (Bullock, Miss Congeniality) who's writing from two years in the future. Their correspondence turns romantic and their paths cross in unexpected ways, but when they try to truly connect, danger looms. Though the plot of The Lake House sounds potentially static, the movie is skillfully structured and, despite some truly awful dialogue, will exert an emotional pull on anyone willing to embrace the device of the time-travelling mailbox. What the movie really demonstrates, though, is the genuine rapport between Bullock and Reeves; Reeves, though handsome, has a wooden presence--but in his few scenes with Bullock, his stiffness transforms into a palpable yearning. On-screen chemistry is slippery and hard to define, but these two have it. --Bret Fetzer

Product Description: The Lake House on DVD

A lonely doctor (Sandra Bullock) who once occupied an unusual lakeside home begins exchanging love letters with its newest resident, a frustrated architect (Keanu Reeves). When they discover that they're actually living two years apart, they must try to unravel the mystery behind their extraordinary romance before it's too late.

Favorite Movies

2007-01-25T07:39:00.000-05:00

I am thinking about my favorite movies this morning and I have gathered some information on a few of them. Something about chilly days and long nights that makes me think about a good movie and a large bowl of popcorn. When the days are longer, a good book sounds great as well. These days as the winter sets in, I am leaning more and more toward big pillows, throws and an evening of movies with a friend.

One of my all time favorite movies is this one:

Today I found this one on DVD.

Creator
One of my favorite aspects of this movie is the music. A very beautiful instrumental. I have been unable to find the soundtrack information but, I will add that here when I receive the DVD (if it is available on the packaging).

Mariel Hemingway,Virginia Madsen, Vincent Spano co-star with Peter O'Toole along with many other supporting roles played by Ellen Geer, Karen Kopins, Rance Howard and Elsa Raven.

More information about Peter O'Toole can be found at:

Theatre, Musicals & Actors Web - Peter O'Toole
http://www.tmaw.co.uk/peterot.html

Another favorite of mine is Made In Heaven with Timothy Hutton, Kelly McGillis & Mare Winningham (to name only a few).

Made in Heaven – Timothy Hutton & Kelly McGillis
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093467/

I was able to find it on DVD however it is a bit expensive for an older movie. I'll wait for more options to aquire this one.

A List of 80's great romantic movies (both comedy and drama) wouldn't be complete without mentioning

"An Officer and a Gentlemen" Richard Gere

"The Heavenly Kid" Lewis Smith

"Mystic Pizza" Annabeth Gish, Julia Roberts

And, not to leave out the aventure movies like "Indiana Jones" which were very entertaining... or the "Back to the Future" trilogy. How about "The Goonies" ? That was a fun movie and I loved the music.

I could go on and on about the 80's movies... The Princess Bride, Willow and so many more.

"Mrs Winterborne" ~ Shirley MacLaine, Ricki Lake, Brendan Fraser...

Some of my other favorite movies are more on the Classic side.

"Miracle on 34th Street" Mareen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn and Gene Lockhart.

"Much ado about Nothing" and so many more...

I did continue to watch movies after the 80's. LOL There was a large block of time that I didn't see anything new for awhile. Some of my new found movie favorites are

"Serenity", "Babylon5" (the movies and the series), "Stargate Atlanis" (and any of the Stargate movies and series). Now I am going more toward my Science Fiction favorites so I will save some of those for a future list.

I enjoy a romantic comedy...or a good science fiction movie.

What are your favoite movies (past, present, any genre favorites?)

Please post a comment and share your favorites.

INJOY,

GypsyOwl

Art Workshop "GIMP for Beginners" NEWS

2007-01-14T08:51:00.000-05:00

The "GIMP for beginners" workshop is quickly approaching.

In addition to signing up at the GypsyOwl Workshops group site:

You will want to download the free GIMP program

and

Pay for the workshop through paypal

Pay the applicable workshop fee $26.99 (price is good until midnight (GMT-6) Jan 15, 2007)

This 'Click to pay' is ONLY for the Gimp Beginner's Group workshop scheduled for February 2007 (The $26.99 price is for Pre-Registration only. Pre-Registration ends Jan 15, 2007).
This payment will be applied to the Gimp Beginner's Group for the workshop beginning February 1, 2007.

After pre-registration has closed, any additional availabilty for participation in the GIMP for beginners workshop will be posted. The cost of registration will increase by $5 and will not include future workshop discounts. A 'Click to Pay' post will reflect the changes and will be available by January 19th.

This 'Click to pay' is ONLY for the Gimp Beginner's Group workshop scheduled for February 2007 (The $26.99 price is for Pre-Registration only. Pre-Registration ends Jan 15, 2007).

You may still join the workshop site and plan now for future GIMP workshops by following the link to the Yahoo Group GypsyOwl Workshops.

Just Released ! ~The Official GypsyOwl Logo ~

2007-01-02T07:42:00.000-05:00

GYPSYOWL.COM
GYPSYOWL.ORG
GYPSYOWLCOMMERCE.ORG

The Official GypsyOwl Logo

The GypsyOwl logo will be appearing soon on all of the GO sites and affiliate sites.
The GypsyOwl mission is to create networking cooperatives for small business and individuals that are simple, affordable and effective. This may include: A web site, a domain purchase, hosting, forums & other add-ons for your website and online networking package.

The New Website will be launched Q2- 2007.

The new website is under construction and will be launched in mid April 2007. The new site will allow members to publish updates to their advertising on a regular basis. Content uploads will be as easy as posting to a blog. Other features of the site will transform the network in many ways. Full details will be released with the sites launch.

Nurture Series Workshops ~ GIMP for Beginners

The GIMP for Beginners Q1 "Nurture your Creativity" workshop begins February 1st as scheduled. Be sure to enroll early. We will explore the techniques that GypsyOwl uses to create artwork with GIMP on the PC. Be sure to download the software (Free) before the start date.

INJOY Brightest Blessings,
GypsyOwl

Tracy's Birthday Wish- 40 Things for Others

2006-12-20T06:21:00.000-05:00

Image within the graphic for Tracy's Birthday 2007 provided by ~ Free Clipart and Web Graphics
Totally free clipart and web graphics, no pop ups, trick links or registration required!

Tracy's Birthday Wish
"Do 40 things for others and tell her about it between now and her 40th birthday in August 2007"

Hello Family & Friends,
I am passing this on. Please feel free to send it on as well. I still get goosebumps thinking about the blessing that this has in store for everyone of us. Thank you Tracy! This may be the most beautiful birthday wish I have ever heard of.

GypsyOwl

Fwd: from Tracy
Tracy's Birthday Wish-
"Do 40 things for others and tell her about it between now and her 40th birthday in August 2007"

Tracy wrote: Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:56:54 -0800 (PST)
From: Tracy
Subject: Birthday Party Update

Hi Ya'll!

It's really Tracy....not some spam or junk email. I
wanted to update you on my 40th birthday party/wish.
I'm so excited!!! A dear friend just started a web
page and forum for my 40 Things for Others birthday
wish!

Please check it out and add your own acts of kindness
or even those you witness others doing! Feel free to
share this information. I look forwarding to reading
all about your experiences.

Thanks for all you do...you DO make a difference!!

Keep the angels close~
Tracy

Tracy's Birthday Web page
http://www.gypsyowl.org/tracy

Tracy's Birthday Forum
http://www.gypsyowl.org/tracy/tracysbirthday/index.php

FREE LIVE Workshop by Phone

2006-12-20T06:06:00.000-05:00



"neon butterfly" by GypsyOwl created with GIMP

I would like to pass this along here to my dear friends/readers. I am looking forward to this and hope to 'see' you there.

Original Message from Rebbie ~ yofa.net

Hello GypsyOwl,

It's me, Rebbie, writing to invite you to a LIVE 60-minute
YOFA Workshop by Phone.

It's happening on Friday, December 22, 2006 at 8:30 PM
Eastern Time.

The topic is "Honor Your Ancestors - Heal Your Heart."

It's my Holiday Gift to you, and my way of saying Thank You!

Although I may offer the recording later on for a fee, I'm
inviting you to attend this as my guest - it is purely a gift!
(And you'll get the recording at no cost.)

If you or a friend would like to attend, please register now.
By registering early, you help me orchestrate the technical
end of things.

You can find out all the details and register here:

http://yofa.net/wbp/holiday2006.htm

Why attend this Workshop by Phone?
To honor your ancestors:

==> as your gift to them
==> and to your family line
==> and to your children and their children.

Here's my blog post about the event:

http://yofa.typepad.com/yofa_/2006/12/yofa_holiday_gi.html

You may bring your friends to this Workshop by Phone.
Also, why not invite other family members? Please invite
them by forwarding this email or by clicking here:

http://tellafriendgenerator.com/tellafriend.asp?y=1161039

Once again, you can register here:

http://yofa.net/wbp/holiday2006.htm

"See" you there!

Love and Blessings,
Rebbie
http://www.YOFA.net
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http://GreatRelationships.net
http://VirtualWorkshops.net

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PS - If you're already registered, please mark your
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end original message.

My Gratitude List

2006-12-12T10:32:00.000-05:00

Being Grateful
Being Thankful
These are year round goals of mine.

Today I am grateful for:
Family & Friends
My puppy pet friends
The Sunrise
The sound of birds singing
Warmer weather
Delicious Coffee
The aroma of evergreens
Art
The beautiful Poincettia on my table
The glitter of decorations made for me by dear friends hanging in the window catching the light as it comes over the trees outside.
Music in the distance from a house down the street.
The sound a schoolbus makes just before you hear children giggling and laughing before they climb on.
The warmth of a blanket
The softness of a comfy couch to snuggle up on.
A good book
The relaxing flow of a warm shower
The scent of flannel pajamas
popcorn (yes for breakfast on occasion... LOL)
I am grateful for being content and aware of the blessings in my life.
I am delighted to experience a new day, to discover some new and exciting part of life to be grateful for.

Melodie Beattie said:
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.
It turns what we have into enough, and more.
It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity....
It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events.
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow."

What are you Grateful for?

Living IN JOY,
GypsyOwl
p.s. A friend of my shared this website with me a while back. I would like to share it with you now. The Gratitude Experiement
445,125 people have watched the GoGratitude Flash movie and 149,088 people from all walks of life and from 153 countries have joined the Gratitude Experiment since its launch on Nov 21, 2005.
Gratitude is contagious.

GypsyOwl's Workshops Update

2006-12-07T08:01:00.000-05:00

The GypsyOwl's Nurture Workshops online center on nurturing creativity, spirituality and holistic wellness through artistic expression. The Nurture Series is a computer based art lesson created with your developement of holistic skills in mind. Nurture your mind, body, spirit and emotion through the activities included in each series.

To participate in the Nurture Workshops:

Download the Gimp software Free

Join The Nurture Series group

Pay the applicable workshop fee $26.99 (price is good until Jan 15, 2007)

This 'Click to pay' is ONLY for the Gimp Beginner's Group workshop scheduled for February 2007 (The $26.99 price is for Pre-Registration only. Pre-Registration ends Jan 15, 2007).

In Loving Memory

2006-12-05T10:46:00.000-05:00

Simply,

I want to honor today,
all who
have now left this life.

I want to comfort today,
all who
have been left behind.

I want to remember today,
all who
have made those connections with
other living beings,
that are not easily forgotten.

Connections that are the
woven threads of the joyful blanket of life.

In Loving Memory,
of yours, of mine of ours...

I light a candle for them,
that they may find their way into the
heavens.

I light a candle for us,
that we may find the life force that
caused us to enjoy them so much while they were here.

Moving forward,
Tho' perhaps not yet moving on,
Taking small steps to the joy that they taught us to have,
Tho' they may not be right here to share it with us...
By the nature of our love,
We can be assured that they would want us to live in joy.

Brightest Blessings, Love & Light,
GypsyOwl

Selling Digital Goods Online

2006-11-30T07:42:00.000-05:00

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Get a Free Payloadz account and detailed How it Works information for everyone from experienced webdesigers to bloggers. This is a great way to sell your digital products such as manuscripts, manuals, informational documents and much more.

NaNoWriMo WINNER!

2006-11-30T07:02:00.000-05:00

This is the first year I have participated in the nanowrimo.org challenge. I am delighted to say that I WON! I am sitting on my couch looking at the 50,746 words that qualified my winner's certificate. I should be celebrating with a nap or some enjoyable activity on this suddenly cold and rainy day. Yet instead, I want to write another chapter. Seems that after getting over a hurdle in the story, now I am sitting here with a lot of loose ends in the plot.

So I will save the celebration for the weekend and wrap up some of those loose ends that shouldn't have to wait for a sequel to be solved. I will also be working on a course project for class and making plans to get this wonderful manuscript published as soon as possible so that I can share it with you.

Happiest December to everyone!
Nurture Your Creativity,
GypsyOwl

Newsletter from GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts

2006-11-22T06:41:00.000-05:00

GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts
Happy Thanksgiving

November 22, 2006
Featured Product

Poinsetta Greeting Cards (Package of 6)$13.99
In This Issue:
1. Happy Thanksgiving
2. Lots of Greeting Cards
3. GypsyOwl Organization
4. Gifts for the Holidays
5. A Community Online

1. Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing you and yours a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving. What are you Grateful for? Join the Gratitude Forum at GypsyOwl.org to share your gratitude list.
Link: http://www.gypsyowl.org/community/viewforum.php?f=11
2. Lots of Greeting Cards
The greeting cards section of the gift shop has expanded this year.
Link: http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl/1939915
3. GypsyOwl Organization
GypsyOwl Organization Home Page http://www.gypsyowl.org/GypsyOwl Organization information http://www.gypsyowl.org/info.htmlThe GypsyOwl Organization shopping page. It is a great resource for a large variety of gift ideas from people who are extraordinarily talented. http://www.gypsyowl.org/shopping.htmlGroups Information http://www.gypsyowl.org/groups.htmlBuy your web site hosting through the GypsyOwl Commerce Organization and get lots of great support networking extras. http://www.gypsyowlcommerce.org/
Link: http://www.gypsyowl.org/shopping.html
4. Gifts for the Holidays
Miniature Game Boxes, Pendants, Ornaments, Greeting Cards, Framed Art, Mugs, T-Shirts and much more. You can shop for friends and family near and far. Are you wanting to save time and shipping for those gifts that are for friends and family far away? Purchases can be sent as gifts (shipped to the recipient for you) and you can add a personal message that will be included with your gift. Visit the online gift shop to see the new and returning designs available.
Link: http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl
5. A Community Online
One of the Brand New GypsyOwl hosted communities is dedicated to discussions about books. What are you reading? Another Brand New community, The Gratitude Forum, is sure to be a great place to share your gratitude list. Join in today! More forums are being created. What topics would you like to talk about in an open online forum? *Private forums are available as well.
Link: http://www.gypsyowl.org/community
Enjoy Brightest Blessings, GypsyOwl * Private groups information http://www.gypsyowl.org/groups.htmlGypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowlGypsyOwl's Studio (blog & GO Directory) http://www.gypsyowl.blogspot.com/GypsyOwl Organization Home Page http://www.gypsyowl.org/GypsyOwl Organization Shopping Page http://www.gypsyowl.org/shopping.htmlGratitude Forum http://www.gypsyowl.org/community/viewforum.php?f=11GypsyOwl Organization Information http://www.gypsyowl.org/info.htmlNurture Your Creativity! Personalized Art Instruction (on your PC) coming soon. Watch http://www.gypsyowl.blogspot.com/for information.

November 2006

2006-11-13T15:59:00.000-05:00

Yes. The whole month of November is dedicated to the National Novel Writing Month challenge. I have attached this to keep track of my progress. ( NaNoWriMo)

Would you like to join?

"Announcing the end of the one-day novelist." I used to say that. Now I will be saying One Month I'll write a Novel. And thanks to the NaNoWriMo challenge, I can have a Novel a year

What is NaNoWriMo?

National Novel Writing Month is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing. Participants begin writing November 1. The goal is to write a 175-page (50,000-word) novel by midnight, November 30. Visit the NaNoWriMo site for more information.

What are You Reading?

2006-10-03T11:34:00.000-04:00

Join the GypsyOwl Organization Study Group Community!

A New Community focused on sharing about what you are reading.

Books like "Rooted in the Infinite" by Dr Rebbie Straubing

The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent by Ester and Jerry Hicks

The Four Agreements by Don Miquel Ruiz

and many more are added by member's requests.

Join a community that is focused on discussing what you are reading, how you are growing, what you are learning and how you apply the work into everyday life. Join today FREE Lets journey together in a sharing community.

GypsyOwl Organization is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources for Networking Individuals and Professionals through forums, web hosting and advertising.

Contact our support department and let us serve you.

To SEE with The Heart

2006-10-02T15:40:00.000-04:00

I like to ponder a quote from a story called

The Little Prince
by Antoine de Saint Exupéry

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”

The trick then, I believe, is to put into words what the heart has seen.
Sometimes a simple Thank You is all that we can say.
Then we realize as time goes by that our lives have been changed.
And we can often trace the reason for the change back to a kind word,
a soft spoken voice on a hectic day, the smile that is sent our way during
a cloudy storm....
How can we 'say' thank you for such a gift of Love & Light
that we miss the first time around and only hours, days or weeks later
realize we have received it?

A great friend once told me that it would be better to pass on a blessing
in remembrance of the one who gave it to me, rather than hang on for dear life to it.
That seemed wrong at first. Why would I give away something that I have longed for so long?

Then as time goes by you realize that giving it away is how you make room for more to come your way.

There are many stories about giving....
And the blessings that result from it.
There are many stories about giving....
Just for the pure joy that giving brings.

The kind of gifts I am speaking of are a kind word, a soft voice, a hug during a storm. A brief glace, a smile, a wink... giving a sign that you see me, that you hear me, that I am important....

What ever your reason for giving,
Perhaps complete Accepting is in order as well.
Because passing it on is very wise...
But, wouldn't you just hold it to your heart for a moment
before you pass it on? Receive the Blessings! They are given freely to you. You are worthy. You are Light. You are Love. Before you pass it on..... Receive....just for a moment,
That way, You have an idea how the next person who receives it
may feel.

And you have energized your soul to give even more....

Another quote from the story book
The Little Prince

"And he was overcome with sadness. His flower had told him that she was the only one of her kind in all the universe. And here were five thousand of them, all alike, in one single garden!"

Tho' at times we feel absolutely alone
Then other times we get lost in a crowd....
What we can not see with the eye is what is most important.
With each ray of light that shines from your heart...
Another chilly soul is warmed and blessed.
Have you a moment to give a warm smile?

Tho' at times we feel absolutely alone.
Then other times we get lost in a crowd...
There truly is only ONE YOU
And this world is a sweeter place because of YOU.

"An ordinary passerby would think that my rose looked just like you--the rose that belongs to me."

The LIGHT that comes from YOUR heart
Is like the reflection from a beveled mirror.
Each person's bevels are unique and are molded over
time...
Each ray of light that enters... leaves changed....and then
another enters in it's place... and returns to the world blessed once
again... You are changed, The Beam is Changed Everyone who is touched or touches it.... grows a bit more, heals a bit more, reaches a bit higher and sings a bit louder in gratitude.

Because Your Bevels are unique and are necessary to the Path
of the one who would walk in your Light... all would walk in the light of their brother and sister today, tomarrow, the next night.... we share light with each other for a purpose, for a reason, for a season or for a lifetime.
(I heard a poem about friendship that sounded a bit like that once)
Each time you return light into the world,
You have changed another beam of love.
Your bevels have changed as well.

The combination is not possible without you.

If we each stood in front of a canvas , each with a different color of paint on our brushes...
We would need ALL the colors to finish the work.

Each of our brush strokes , no matter how seemingly small and
unnecessary, is important. VERY IMPORTANT...

What would a painting of candles be like without those glowing
tops painted upon them? (each brush stroke is important)

Especially the ones that we do not see with the eyes.
Our Hearts see what is important.
Just like the story book
The Little Prince
by Antoine de Saint Exupéry

"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."

The question is
What do we SEE with the Heart?
How do we put into words what we have seen?
How can we pass on the everchanging, evolving Love and Light that we embrace, change and pass on again.....
We each are part of the creation of an everlasting Light being shared time after time without end.

IN JOY
Brightest Blessings,
GypsyOwl

A year of letting go....

2006-09-27T06:16:00.000-04:00

This year,
So much letting go in a few short months. The next step is to create a book. Not just to 'create' it, but, to let go of it. If you are a writer you will understand what I mean. It is a part of myself that is longing to be released. That longing has been building up for so long that it is blocking me in some ways from moving on.

So this is it.
This year. I ran across a website earlier this year and was reminded recently about it. This year I will participate in the challenge to write, on a timetable, and will unblock what it is that has been welling up within me for so long.

Another inspiration is a dear friend who is releasing her newest work very soon. This and the challenge together with so many other little 'clues' are driving the energy behind what is soon to be my own work completed.

How about you? What creative nurturing have you been longing to embark on? What is welling up to be released in the form of art, literature, discovery..... Your inner desire to clear away what is blocking you? Nurture Your Creativity. Let's embark on this journey together.

In Joy,
GypsyOwl

An Opportunity to Make Choices....

2006-09-05T05:18:00.000-04:00

Good Morning,

Each day is an opportunity to make choices.
From the choice between coffee or tea, the path to work or school to the more complicated and more significant choices that life in general presents to us.

What kind of music will I listen to today?
What book will I read?
What program will I watch?
What will I eat or drink?
What will I wear?
Who will I talk with?

What are my principles?
What are my preferences?

(sorting the two, help me at the most important crossroads each day)

Where will I venture, travel or explore?
How will I nurture my creativity today?
How will I nurture others today?
What will I learn?
What will I spend time meditating upon?

What will I 'think' about?

How will I feel?

Perhaps not a profound concept in itself, but, do we make choices for ourselves,
Or do we allow ourselves to drift along following others?
Do we follow our dreams?
Or do we even take the time to find out what our dreams are?

An early morning musing about choices.
I believe that I will take each question a bit more seriously this morning after I have some coffee and listen to a little Dan Fogelberg or other 'easy listening" oldies. As I go through my day, I will be staying in each moment and useing my energy to participate in the small and the not so small choices that present themselves along the way.

IN JOY Brightest Blessings,
GypsyOwl

Some of my choices for today..........
Music Today:
Cat Stevens "Oh Very Young"
Dan Fogelberg "Same Old Lang Syne"
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young "Teach Your Children"
Anita Baker "Giving You The Best That I Got"

Art Today: A logo I made for the GO_Kids forum over the weekend.
This still needs some work.

School Today:
Math. Business Math class begins today.
Finish up Geography course assignment index. ( Grade A ! )

Work Today:
Various tasks on my list to work on throughout the day. Primary task is to finish the September update on the shopping page/menu for the website.

Writing:
I am preparing for my very first NaNoWriMo participation.

A few other things: A nap, A call to a friend, and some cooking.

The 'thought' for today, for those moments when things feel differently than I have decided to feel today.....

"Butterfly shaped Stars"
I will imagine that every star in the sky is a butterfly.

What would you 'think' of?

New Beginnings

2006-09-02T20:22:00.000-04:00

It seems that every day is a New Beginning.
There are so many small and not so small new beginnings all around. With the new season beginning I have an update about the GypsyOwl world of networking, creativity and business.

What began as a few designs and a small art gift shop has grown over time.
I am pleased that my dreams are manifesting step by step each day. The newest department of the GypsyOwl world is Website Hosting services. Let me back up a bit and list the departments in approximatley the order that they came into existence.
GypsyOwl.com (new website soon)

GypsyOwl's Studio (you are here)

GypsyOwl's Studio and Gifts
Art Workshops (online workshops where I share the techniques I use to create my artwork)
Get the new FREE software so you are ready for the next workshop!

GypsyOwl.org

GypsyOwl's Tree House forum (Private forum)

GypsyOwl's Tree House JR (a forum for kids)

GypsyOwl Organization Shopping (a network of members, advertiser's and affiliate's business links)

GypsyOwl Organization Networking Services (Forums for personal & business)

GypsyOwlCommerce.org (a NEW Hosting Service)

I am still a full time student, creating artwork in my relaxation time and having a lot of fun working with people who are promoting their business' and nurturing thier creativity.

The next Art workshop will be announced soon. Get the Gimp Software ahead of time so you will be ready to jump right in for the workshop.

Free Software

GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. The terms of usage and rules about copying are clearly listed in the GNU General Public License.

New Beginnings, Starting a new Season of the year, Or of my life.... I am grateful that in the midst of all the changes, endings and 'letting go' events of the past year...I am able to see New Beginnings with Joy and Anticipation.

IN JOY Brighest Blessings, GypsyOwl

I'm OK

2006-07-14T17:49:00.000-04:00

I do not have much to say.
Just wanted my friends to know
that I am still here.

It has been busy.
I have been busy.
But, OK.

In case you might be wondering.

Between School,
Building a new website,
creating artwork for the shop
and another project I'm working on now.
And add the daily living activities
and some good old fashion fun..
Time Flys.
Take care of you,
GypsyOwl

Happy Father's Day DAD!!

2006-06-07T04:52:00.000-04:00

Dedicated to My Dad.

You paved a road for me to follow
that never had many signs of caution.
You moved away obstacles that fell
in the storms of life's dismay.
You always listened to my story
of dreams and visions that I have.
I never ever felt neglected
You always loved to be my Dad.

As years went by and we grew closer
You'd listen to my life unfold.
Your replies were always blessings
and now you walk on roads, paved with gold.
I'll miss the visits and the widom
that you shared with me along the way.
I'll cherish every lesson offered
And think of you each and every day.

For as my life has been torn and shattered
by others who have missed the mark
You always brought more joy and freedom
And shined love's light into the dark.
May you see from where your journey leads you
That no matter where the master plan
leads me to a new tomorrow
Your in my heart, my mind, prayers and
your name is written in the sand
On the beaches that we walked together
while you lived upon this earth
I will always know that you loved me
And will cherish every memory
Every birth of new freedom that I discover

Because you paved this road I follow...
And moved away the pain of time
and you gave me tools to live without you
along the path of mountains climbed.

Rest in Peace dear father.
No words will ever clearly show,
The way your love in my life is cherished
And how you nurtured me to grow
along this path of life I follow
The blessings never ending
Your death from this world is a promise
Of a new part of your journey beginning.

I Love You,
Your Daughter, me

A Preface to "letting go" and moving on.....

2006-04-19T06:49:00.000-04:00

I have not been here for awhile. And it has been an eventful time and a time of "Letting Go" for me. I just thought of this blog that has been neglected and realized that I have avoided posting here so that I wouldn't have to actually deal with any of it on a personal level.

So finally here I am and for a start I will just say that When 'things' happen in my life, sometimes it isn't about me. That seems a bit 'letting go' of ego I suppose. So it is not easy to sort it all out all at once and with hindsight it isn't going to feel like it was really happening around me anyway.

That all said.
On Valentine's Day , my house burned down. There were many blessings that day that I will post at a later time. I have posted about them in another place and will find those posts to put here in a week or so....
A few weeks later, just as things seemed to be working toward being a bit more 'secure', my dearest friend's son was in a horrible accident where a go cart he was on exploded and he was burned very badly. He is recovering well Thank Goodness.
Then .... 11 days ago, my dad died.

This may be the most challenging event I have ever experienced.

So now I will retreat once again for a little while and then return with some progress and some of the elements of the process of "Letting Go" as it is important for me to remember that it is not 'suppose' to be always easy. But, it is 'always' possible to get through anything in life without the need to hinder the healing.

I am healing, I am letting go, I am holding on and then letting go again and again. Moment by moment, one day at a time, all this will one day be a distant memory and I will recall that in the midst of turmoil and emotional imbalance, I was able to pull through with the help of Loving and Caring people who will always be close to my heart.

Counting my Blessings, GypsyOwl

2006-02-09T07:21:00.000-05:00

On the fly..... by GypsyOwl 2/08/06

In all the hours of awakened task I wonder sometimes who to ask If hours are measured in the night Or just when they are filled with light...? As sunrise peeks her head or' hills And winter longs for daffodils My heart flys off into the breeze My soul is down on bended knees.

It is easy to spend these winter days, wondering about the long gone spring Instead of finding solace grace And smiles upon a humble face. IN JOy every Blessing Bright And see the unseen tho' it night Because aft' all is said and done The Seasons cycle One by One...

Find the Sunlight in an open field or sit beside your window sill If darkness brings your soul to rest Perhaps it's just this time that's best to be Gently in your quiet soul Knowing that sometimes a goal Is moving faster than it seems Like flying.... flying... in our dreams. As I start my day and wonder why Those dreams have not been seen awake It reminds of a quote I've heard "If you don't know where your going, It matters not which road you take"

So I open my soul to the Highest Power And stop to pray before each hour To realign Intention's Guide To remember that which gives us Wings to fly.... ~By GypsyOwl~ 2/08/06

Infinite Possibilities

2006-01-13T04:21:00.000-05:00

This is what they are saying about Mike Dooley's Infinite Possibilities.

"I have "known" for some time that we create our own reality, but you have succinctly put into words HOW to create it... I have explored many paths – Course in Miracles, Caroline Myss, Conversations with God, Kabbalah, Eckhardt Tolle, Buddhism, and others, and Infinite Possibilities is the BEST. And, I think, the most accessible to a really broad range of people. You pack a lot of information into your tapes. It is well worth the money. Thanks. You are a real blessing to the world."

See for yourself....Scroll down to the banner and check it out. ~ GypsyOwl

Big After Holiday Blowout Sale

2006-01-03T21:24:00.000-05:00

Big After Holiday Blowout sale extended to January 9th.

Coupon Code BIG5 = $5 OFF Sweatshirts, Tracksuits, and Hoodies (includes Kid Sweatshirts, Raglan Hoodies, and Jr Hoodies).

Coupon Code BIG4 = $4 OFF Greeting Cards & Wall Calenders.

Coupon Code BIG2 = $2 OFF Ornaments and Pendants.

New Products added often - New Designs by GypsyOwl and

Please Welcome our Newest Featured Artist

~ S i l v e r J e s s e ~

http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl

Merry Christmas

2005-12-17T21:33:00.000-05:00

SilverJesse Collection at GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts

2005-12-17T21:23:00.000-05:00

SilverJesse has created a beautiful collection of Artistic Photography and We are featuring her work at GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts online shop. Visit the SilverJesse Department at http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl for a wide range of beautiful, colorful and inspirational photography. SilverJesse has incorporated her love of florals with crystals to create exceptional reminders of the essence of spirit. Each of her designs is dedicated to attributes such as Courage, Balance, Comfort and much more.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !

2005-12-13T08:47:00.000-05:00

The cute banner that has been driving accross this page for months, has been removed. :) I intent to remember to replace it again during the holidays later in the year. :)

2005-11-30T17:20:00.000-05:00

"WE MAKE OUR OWN REALITIES, OUR OWN FATE AND OUR OWN LUCK… that, is how powerful we are… and THAT is how powerful YOU are, and to offset all the contradictory thinking of the masses, YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS KIND OF MESSAGE ......" ~Mike Dooley Infinite Possibilities ©www.tut.co

Create Your Own Artwork !!

2005-11-29T15:28:00.000-05:00

I have been creating artwork on my PC with a product called ArcSoft PhotoImpressions. You can Create Your Own Artwork as well. The newest version of the software has never been better. Get started today! Visit the "Create Your Own Artwork" link in the links menu.

For Fun or for Profit ?
Now that you have began to create your own artwork, would you like to start selling your designs right away for FREE? A CafePress shop is right at your fingertips and a Basic Shop is FREE. For more details visit the "Start Selling Your Artwork Free" link in the links menu.

Now you are creating Artwork and have your Very Own Shop !
So now you have your own artwork and your very own shop, would you like to expand on the earning potential again? Free !! I have just the answer. Stay tuned for updates in my Shop Newsletter. To subscribe to the Newsletter go to http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl and opt in. December's Newsletter will be released on the First Monday (December 5th) so make sure to sign up by Saturday midnight so you will not miss this great issue including many FREE stay at home opportunities. (NO Selling, NO investment) And plenty of support if you need help with any part of it. (No one will call you, No obligation, No pressure) Now that is the kind of work I like !!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

2005-11-22T05:30:00.000-05:00

As the Thanksgiving Holiday approaches I am thinking about all the gratitude I have for my family, friends, business and the educational blessings in my life. When just about 14 months ago, I felt like my world was spiraling out of control, it was actually on a journey to balance and alignment that I have come to believe was long over due.
So why did it take so long for this life to get in balance is secondary to the question of how did I get so off track in the first place. I have come to believe that with all of it's seemingly outrageous moments, painful moments and 'trauma drama' there were so many blessings along the way that are becoming more and more apparent to me now.

I am a walking miracle. I have learned much, loved much and have finally found the source of my creative energy. May You be blessed this Holiday Season with insight and joy, and may your Thanksgiving Prayer be that of Gratitude even for those things that sometimes feel 'wrong', may all your dreams soon manifest themselves to you and may you IN JOy Brightest Blessings. ~GypsyOwl

Healing the Adult within me.

2005-11-04T06:45:00.000-05:00

I have heard a lot about talking to and guiding your inner child into healing. I have practiced this method myself and especially like to have my teddy bear help me with this. What I just discovered it that there are also some Adult Inside areas of myself that will benefit from this method of healing.

While I have been taking a week break from classes, I had a long list of things to do that have become a regular between class routine. Organized my desk, check on update for my website and computer, get text books exchanged etc. On Monday there was a storm moving through here and the power went off for over three hours. While it was off, I wandered around with a flashlight only a small bit of light in the northern window.

I found a journal that I had written years ago. I sat by the bleek light of the northern window feet up on the couch house empty I read it. I laughed, I cried, I contemplated.... But, mostly I fell in love with her all over again and talked to her about how precious she is. She often took on other peoples 'stuff' and rarely saw where they had done her wrong. I had to straighten her out on a few points like: It was not your fault, It was not about you, There was nothing wrong with you.... That one knew how you live....he took advantage of you sweetie, It is ok to love.... I won't let anyone hurt you like that again, Hoping he is free of his demons now Your only fault was loving him....you did nothing wrong. and so forth.

When the lights came back on... I wanted to keep reading. I got to see myself looking back, and the strangest feelings came up as if she was someone else as if she was really making the best of what was and her compassion was astonishing. I just love her. And I am grateful that the lights went out so I could see somthing I had not seen before on a journey back in time. I got to see myself in a different light. I learned that there have been parts of myself dwelling unknowingly in the past. I now have a way to help myself heal more, to live more freely as I leave the past behind and move on into a Bright and Loving future.

IN JOy Brightest Blessings, GypsyOwl

New Pendants - New Designs !

2005-11-03T19:56:00.000-05:00

New and very popular Pendants have been added to the shop . Great for gifts! There are Two Sections in the shop with Pendants:

http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl/940919

and

http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl/923254
And Remember that you can SAVE $2.00 Off Pendants, Ornaments, Calendars & Greeting Cards by using the coupon code at checkout.
Coupon Code: h o l i d a y 2 ( From November 1st- November 14th ).

New Artist Discovery ! Art Happening !

I have met another wonderful artist who I would like to introduce to you. Amere Mortal
You can visit her new website or you can visit her online shop. I just know that you are going to love her artwork as much as I do. My very favorite work (so far) is "Heart Strings". I just love the 'HeartStrings' Journal she has created.

Newsletter Technical Difficulties .
the newsletter has not been sent as scheduled. You still have time to sign up for it and receive the November issue. The problem is being addressed and you should be receiving it by Saturday morning.

IN JOy Brightest Blessings,
GypsyOwl

My Inspirations

2005-11-02T06:41:00.000-05:00

I am often asked about my artwork "What inspired you". I have given this some thought and realized that each piece has it's own answer.

In general I am inspired by nature, people and other artists. My most recent inspirations are right on my back porch. I have some potted flowers, some visiting butterflies and hummingbirds and an occasional lizard, frog or dragonfly that keep me company. When they are close enough to see their eyes for extended periods of time, it is a sign for me to capture their beauty in art. They pose for me. I recently finished two new designs, a poinsetta and a lotus, these reminded me the beauty I find in florals. ( see them at http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl )

I also love landscapes, rocks, trees and water. I am inspired by clouds, the moon and sunsets. I guess you might say that my art is a reflection of what I see in nature, in my everyday life and in the extraordinary way that the Earth and the Universe collaborate in the beauty of living.

Butterflies and Miracles

2005-11-02T06:31:00.000-05:00

A friend of mine has an online shop that features all of her wonderful homemade soaps and bath products. It is Wonderful just like her. visit her shop at http://www.butterfliesandmiracles.com

OPT IN for GypsyOwl's Newsletter

2005-10-31T10:10:00.000-05:00

November Newsletter Update: Newsletter will be sent early on November 1st.
I am preparing the November Newsletter for subscribers that have completed the OPT-IN box at GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts. I will submit it tonight and it will be sent early in the morning via the cafepress system. If you haven't yet, go to the shop and sign up for it. If you miss this months Newsletter (it can only be sent out once via the press) please email a request and I will forward a copy to you. To sign up for the newsletter go to http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl
then scroll down the sidebar until you find the opt-in box. Enter your email and you are a subscriber. If you miss the November newsletter and would like to email for a forwarded copy of the Newsletter, send your request to gypsyowl@gypsyowl.com .
Please put "Forward Newsletter" in the subject line.

Sale on Selected Items:
Beginning November 1 and ending on November 14; when you order the following items, there will be $2.00 off each item at checkout by entering this SALE coupon Code. Holiday2
Pendants, Ornaments, Greeting Cards and Calendars. There are many New Designs and More coming up every week. Thank you again for all of your wonderful stories of how you have Nurtured your creativity. If you have a story you would like to share, please email it to me and put "Nurture Creativity" in the subject line. This is a cafepress coupon that can be used at any of the cafepress shops. If you are a new member please tell them that gypsyowl sent you.

More information about the software I use to create my artwork will be HERE soon and in the newsletter. I will have a 'how to' book ready soon and it will show all the techniques I use to create the artwork with ArcSoft PhotoImpressions. I am working out some details but will also have more information about how to get the software soon. It will be posted here and at my shop.

Remember to NURTURE your creativity ~ GypsyOwl

Fine Tuning My Life - My Children's Love

2005-10-28T08:08:00.000-05:00

Fine Tuning My Life
I have been doing this as long as I can remember: See a path... See all the differences, but down the path a ways, the similarities arise. I work very hard on the issues, have awakenings and then find an opening on the other side. A crossroads. I choose my new path, See all the differences and then repeat as above. When I am almost to the awakening (the darkest part of the process) I think I have gone down the wrong path 'again'....

This creates emotional situations with me that are difficult to manage but, manageable. With help from others and a box of tools I have acquired along the way. So now looking back, I see something I had not noticed before. The 'patterns' the 'process' the 'roller coaster' of highs and lows is just how my journey goes along in my own way. I am making progress each time I go all the way through a part of the journey, I am learning along the way, and then the next time I am faced with a challenge, (even when it seems like the Same one) it is really a higher level of the lesson. Like 'fine tuning' a musical instrument.

I can tune my guitar to a generally acceptable place and then it takes someone with experience to fine tune it for me. In the case of life in general... each new journey is another lesson in fine tuning and I truly believe (with all my heart) that there is a lot more progress than we are ever completely aware of. Each new adventure allows me to learn a bit more and to gain the experience I need to fine tune my own guitar. ( or my life).

My Children's Love
I received an email from my grown son and remembered when he was 12.... He taught me everything I know about computers. I talked to my daughter on the pc to pc free calling and remembered the day she was born.... I saw her babies over a web-cam and saw her as a child all over again.... She taught me everything I know about Loving mommies.

A grown child/parent relationship is woven with past/present/future elements that are far too complex to put into one line.... They (MY Children) have taught me everything I know about Unconditional Love.

GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl

GypsyOwl's Studio

2005-10-27T10:34:00.000-05:00

Grand Opening!! GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts
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"Nurture you creativity"~GypsyOwl

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November 2006

What is NaNoWriMo?

What are You Reading?

To SEE with The Heart

A year of letting go....

An Opportunity to Make Choices....

New Beginnings

I'm OK

Happy Father's Day DAD!!

A Preface to "letting go" and moving on.....

Infinite Possibilities

Big After Holiday Blowout Sale

Merry Christmas

SilverJesse Collection at GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !

Create Your Own Artwork !!

Happy Thanksgiving

Healing the Adult within me.

New Pendants - New Designs !

My Inspirations

Butterflies and Miracles

OPT IN for GypsyOwl's Newsletter

Fine Tuning My Life - My Children's Love

GypsyOwl's Studio

Fitness Tips Lens List

These are published topics in the Fitness Tips Lensography. As I create more, they will be added here.