tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43960033188920010862024-02-18T20:03:00.231-08:00Always ArielAriel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-40423781482617268452011-01-12T08:56:00.000-08:002011-01-12T09:07:49.432-08:00Your Life<p align="right"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFxzhZYiSARWVxxlejWynAjypv2tmMAwPGC6lFnDGicqFPNgq4ZL2TIdBQWim1O0izMDbZsP1pQDd5L4S0ZZddWSodKntl6Po_jUT58D1s2G2YYvr4_83uZZLLs-p6nFDvgJ8vfZq4hYy/s1600/NewYearsBlast1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 311px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561345886340414514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFxzhZYiSARWVxxlejWynAjypv2tmMAwPGC6lFnDGicqFPNgq4ZL2TIdBQWim1O0izMDbZsP1pQDd5L4S0ZZddWSodKntl6Po_jUT58D1s2G2YYvr4_83uZZLLs-p6nFDvgJ8vfZq4hYy/s320/NewYearsBlast1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />"Your life is what you agree to attend to." Jim Loehr<br />I am listing a few of my art and writing goals for 2011.<br />FINISH Putter's Book<br />Dysfunctional Cookbook to press by 5/1/2011<br />Complete Dysfunctional Art*O*Mat series<br />New Studio Set-up<br />UPDATE WEB SITE<br />Blog post weekly</p>Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-64006447524226142812010-08-31T12:47:00.000-07:002010-08-31T12:50:07.942-07:00Frida<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmYc5N6UCYnu2uapk_OfHP4Dbno-NzqqqWhVubHBuwBoccjBYl0emzWupIffHR6ydZi3F8vKX-QMGu2JFsUSHK8upF3V9ArvPo3p7QAKbnRKOusVDivBB3I3rRTWm2tFfSEGIsn2fPE-62/s1600/frida.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmYc5N6UCYnu2uapk_OfHP4Dbno-NzqqqWhVubHBuwBoccjBYl0emzWupIffHR6ydZi3F8vKX-QMGu2JFsUSHK8upF3V9ArvPo3p7QAKbnRKOusVDivBB3I3rRTWm2tFfSEGIsn2fPE-62/s320/frida.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511663642035841186" /></a><br />Here is a piece I did for a Frida Fan. It reminds me of Bette Davis in the film "The Old Maid."Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-32400451834375691532010-08-22T09:30:00.000-07:002010-08-22T09:33:27.160-07:00Sunday Morning Meal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSq6-9gV79zu1EHPpwQfHtlYJa_MqOUmwLpCeD9rEDbXPxPTUedsY9-Rgt6MDNlyCdYlRlRWjR5D2XxMR2j7kvJ4xEd1XkPhmRVuduKCcptqfWp7mbsLg-mIL9WYbcC-7w6Od00HxxBbOc/s1600/011.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSq6-9gV79zu1EHPpwQfHtlYJa_MqOUmwLpCeD9rEDbXPxPTUedsY9-Rgt6MDNlyCdYlRlRWjR5D2XxMR2j7kvJ4xEd1XkPhmRVuduKCcptqfWp7mbsLg-mIL9WYbcC-7w6Od00HxxBbOc/s320/011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508273100985953202" /></a><br />Leaving my garden that has now become a regular feeding spot.Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-81287968074426547482010-08-18T19:46:00.000-07:002010-08-18T19:52:09.824-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKiM7uNW-6-6CM9kcTBpat0f6ek8pK3Btar7BpP0wA22mEOGIiKdWYGXOgKmZVZqvtembZ9SV_yuc2QRTJI8iYik_w73PxK0k1eycvvDj8NXYsc90ppg5Ks4QdTXgFn-t0jFuOGMO2L-r/s1600/sanke.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKiM7uNW-6-6CM9kcTBpat0f6ek8pK3Btar7BpP0wA22mEOGIiKdWYGXOgKmZVZqvtembZ9SV_yuc2QRTJI8iYik_w73PxK0k1eycvvDj8NXYsc90ppg5Ks4QdTXgFn-t0jFuOGMO2L-r/s320/sanke.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506948108286074434" /></a>Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-72452700723989622922010-08-17T16:05:00.000-07:002010-08-17T16:12:37.169-07:00Tree Climbing SnakeI snapped this photo earlier today. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincsFdHWdVqz_5ge9BU8wOAECQoAWF1pM7X9AkzDXZIbr_vYdvalbD9dBdticHK7E_zAo5vEK04qHLWUkyM_22UIpQFb33xnvdLuuWoxrdL_c1bimXIHw4PXmojgqffcZ9sPIggojmVDPY/s1600/037.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincsFdHWdVqz_5ge9BU8wOAECQoAWF1pM7X9AkzDXZIbr_vYdvalbD9dBdticHK7E_zAo5vEK04qHLWUkyM_22UIpQFb33xnvdLuuWoxrdL_c1bimXIHw4PXmojgqffcZ9sPIggojmVDPY/s320/037.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506520015131807602" /></a>Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-17206863820955935052010-08-02T19:05:00.000-07:002010-08-02T19:13:13.033-07:00Ocean Isle Beach Photo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfbENb-oaOjyqXXOEPnOYvs7RiFcRvgq-mhvVxvWIrfQ5AwGwHAdFEaic8IAXlapW6hDO9qhnUJFWKAlpZqJWNCpE2bkOlfNXG08gh1JkL7FIQENI4rk11my_WoRpcxNra0VqcnTrSFQC/s1600/bwgull_375x500.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfbENb-oaOjyqXXOEPnOYvs7RiFcRvgq-mhvVxvWIrfQ5AwGwHAdFEaic8IAXlapW6hDO9qhnUJFWKAlpZqJWNCpE2bkOlfNXG08gh1JkL7FIQENI4rk11my_WoRpcxNra0VqcnTrSFQC/s320/bwgull_375x500.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501000257205257250" /></a><br />He allowed me to walk within a few feet to photograph him.Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-56571614715376962722010-06-23T09:12:00.000-07:002010-06-23T09:15:07.222-07:00new swap-bot cards<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgla8f6-aYgyU10R1EKXaOkUwejT6JruZb9tyvF_V_1KRImvQ6HP6EBmJGqakyGWWbv3BFjSYIP2tV_f7tfuaDXT6c204dwHP7r3FSLS6klEn8QNxmQmmJUOfuw_r4AVK1c6LaC33NHAwNU/s1600/Img_0418.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgla8f6-aYgyU10R1EKXaOkUwejT6JruZb9tyvF_V_1KRImvQ6HP6EBmJGqakyGWWbv3BFjSYIP2tV_f7tfuaDXT6c204dwHP7r3FSLS6klEn8QNxmQmmJUOfuw_r4AVK1c6LaC33NHAwNU/s320/Img_0418.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486003170088969970" /></a><br />On the way to Canada today!Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-27535430370243468842010-05-07T11:59:00.000-07:002010-05-07T12:01:42.794-07:00Shepherd’s Center Used Book SaleDecided to stop by the book sale last night. I picked up a few books and helped to support this great organization. Here is a list of the books I purchased:<br /><br />•Old Farmer’s Almanac<br />•Counseling the Depressed<br />•Japanese for Busy People<br />•The Ultimate Golf Journal<br />•Dogs That Point, Fish That Bite<br />•Greek Bible<br />•Jacob the Baker<br />•Essential Russian<br /><br />Dixie Classic Fairgrounds<br /><br />Thursday 9am – 9pm Friday 9am – 9pm Saturday 9am – 3pm For more information call the Shepherd’s Center @ 748-0522Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-27935487446388638582010-04-12T08:25:00.001-07:002010-04-12T08:33:13.144-07:00Go Pirates!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21Ssab7VpQ6AjNlVCDFFe7lsXEDjdh5LVynl0H3VuJYh-RZrxAtOob7ypPy4h5_2_lsGF8GJPqGnWr5e-ViEFKLs6qRMmhQEqwnZd90qdRhEXr1y275XJzFm-4DmfmyEWLCAHQqkaghxi/s1600/079.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21Ssab7VpQ6AjNlVCDFFe7lsXEDjdh5LVynl0H3VuJYh-RZrxAtOob7ypPy4h5_2_lsGF8GJPqGnWr5e-ViEFKLs6qRMmhQEqwnZd90qdRhEXr1y275XJzFm-4DmfmyEWLCAHQqkaghxi/s320/079.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459273537825730050" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdb3lT3WnJSrs5rkCUlr0Igxy7Gf7DAvIBAlM4YbP_-AQMErykxtbLpNfNm_0EQ_cAPAU3YQ3z9srqhBJcvqE7Yw8kcASYAOPVjFLMrH1fPugbd_wTQMrWqHdHNFkxKGkKVyMWpcRNlklb/s1600/nick3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdb3lT3WnJSrs5rkCUlr0Igxy7Gf7DAvIBAlM4YbP_-AQMErykxtbLpNfNm_0EQ_cAPAU3YQ3z9srqhBJcvqE7Yw8kcASYAOPVjFLMrH1fPugbd_wTQMrWqHdHNFkxKGkKVyMWpcRNlklb/s320/nick3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459273294999089042" /></a><br />I am now the official blogger and photographer for Nick's little league baseball team. So far his team, The Pirates, has won two games.Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-29821889416403079992010-03-30T11:53:00.000-07:002010-03-30T12:01:54.299-07:00Safe & Natural Easter Egg Dyes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ugJVxPlDT3lQ-FAjBCr4gxj8f9z8LSem4MtSd9PN9XyNG4RWA4vVSZpOrBGOGLVV75PFWdgINm1s6JygD8MG86SFntvS4zxkNSqkytX_RSA2zDa9iGlrX-A7leGZPfjwdr83sm6aalMJ/s1600/eastereggs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 116px; height: 116px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ugJVxPlDT3lQ-FAjBCr4gxj8f9z8LSem4MtSd9PN9XyNG4RWA4vVSZpOrBGOGLVV75PFWdgINm1s6JygD8MG86SFntvS4zxkNSqkytX_RSA2zDa9iGlrX-A7leGZPfjwdr83sm6aalMJ/s320/eastereggs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454502643491691138" /></a><br />Before you pick up your Easter egg dye kit this year, consider going green and using natural dyes! Did you know that many food colorings contain color additives such as Red No. 3 and Yellow No. 5? According to the FDA, Red No. 3 can cause tumors and Yellow No. 5 can cause hives. So for a safe alternative look in your refrigerator and pantry.<br /><br />Natural egg dyes can be made from a variety of ingredients. Here’s a list of what I’ve tried. You can mix and match materials to make different shades. Have fun & experiment.<br /><br /><strong>Red/Pink:</strong> beets, canned cherries, crushed cranberries, and red sports drink<br /><br /><strong>Orange:</strong> yellow onion skins, lemon peels and ground cumin <br /><br /><strong>Red/Orange:</strong> chili powder<br /><br /><strong>Light Yellow:</strong> tumeric<br /><br /><strong>Golden yellow:</strong> canned blueberries with two tablespoons of turmeric<br /><br /><strong>Green:</strong> spinach<br /><br /><strong>Blue:</strong> red cabbage leaves or blueberries (crushed)<br /><br /><strong>Purple:</strong> grape juice<br /><br /><strong>Brown:</strong> coffee<br /><br />Dyeing Methods from <em>organic.com</em><br /><br /><em><strong>Method 1—Hot</strong></em><br />Place eggs in a single layer in a large, non-aluminum pan. Add the dyeing ingredient of your choice—it’s best not to mix until you are comfortable with experimenting. Cover the eggs and other dyeing “agent(s)” with one inch of water. Add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar per quart to help the color adhere to the egg, and bring to a boil. Next, simmer for 20–30 minutes or until the desired shade is achieved. If you cook the eggs longer than 15 minutes, they will become rather tough.<br /><br /><em><strong>Method 2—Cold</strong></em><br />The cold method is the same as the hot method with the following exception. Once ingredients have simmered 20–30 minutes (depending on desired shade), lift or strain the ingredients out of the water and allow the water to cool to room temperature though you may wish to try keeping the ingredients in the colored water to give the egg more texture as the dye will become concentrated in areas where the vegetable touches the egg. Submerge the eggs until the desired color is achieved. You may keep the eggs in the solution overnight as long as it is refrigerated.<br /><br />The longer the egg stays in the dye, hot or cold, the deeper the hue will be. Using vinegar will also help the color deepen. (If time is short, you can use fresh and frozen berries as “paints,” too—simply crush the berries against dry, boiled eggs!)<br /><br />Once satisfied with your creation, place the eggs in an egg carton to dry. If you like, rub vegetable or mineral oil onto the dried egg to create an attractive sheen. Don’t forget to document your successes for next year!Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-92075470748409720732010-03-17T07:24:00.000-07:002010-03-17T07:28:23.574-07:00Happy St. Patrick's Day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcxzUm8ah5GwB0wTUYmBmDfYxArhFWxqFqoPaYnU3oCux-fN3BCkYlh9R_wo2fvxoYQ2ylOHO22OTLA8kytTJmoVENahx8UpdWfkzYx4pJHMFOQoA-Xu9UGrjRY4aUJ83gr2dLQlL7JpG/s1600-h/pat9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcxzUm8ah5GwB0wTUYmBmDfYxArhFWxqFqoPaYnU3oCux-fN3BCkYlh9R_wo2fvxoYQ2ylOHO22OTLA8kytTJmoVENahx8UpdWfkzYx4pJHMFOQoA-Xu9UGrjRY4aUJ83gr2dLQlL7JpG/s320/pat9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449609512486862338" /></a>Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-91690241008182151272010-03-09T12:12:00.001-08:002010-03-09T12:20:33.637-08:00Brooke Decides It's Time To Mow<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEife6UFO33x5w_tkrVh2Ue3HJ2WdGi9Q4LbePyDhGot2UqbOfAvF_Yw4UWDmLix1ZfD8axhtURKmUpQet0DIJKwkbYhTiXln8vdj32buTPmdxVNbraXB5VPpcZU15fzCp2o3ZZZp47zzIGh/s1600-h/mower.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEife6UFO33x5w_tkrVh2Ue3HJ2WdGi9Q4LbePyDhGot2UqbOfAvF_Yw4UWDmLix1ZfD8axhtURKmUpQet0DIJKwkbYhTiXln8vdj32buTPmdxVNbraXB5VPpcZU15fzCp2o3ZZZp47zzIGh/s320/mower.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446731491105213410" /></a>Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-91366995248513475252010-02-25T09:21:00.000-08:002010-02-25T09:24:46.915-08:00Red Shoes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmUGzpJLP4QPnVoObH7MIYnkj-MFX55MAQstTXo-Leor5y5Hf0Oy8C9-bWu_DZohCSfL9Vdi8DQOZWzq0T1APOWD_EXvBWK3XlemzHSwRiAHXpwsTShHQ3ho7k4mD57YXVBDA4MW67tg6/s1600-h/reddhoes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmUGzpJLP4QPnVoObH7MIYnkj-MFX55MAQstTXo-Leor5y5Hf0Oy8C9-bWu_DZohCSfL9Vdi8DQOZWzq0T1APOWD_EXvBWK3XlemzHSwRiAHXpwsTShHQ3ho7k4mD57YXVBDA4MW67tg6/s320/reddhoes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442233274724959362" /></a><br />Need to buy Brooke a new pair of Dorothy shoes!Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-82174966965362279722010-02-16T12:42:00.001-08:002010-02-16T12:45:07.302-08:00Go Heels!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1g9eH0GuGAq8xfpKhzBCJ929CqT6E28UVirdCtVj6kwvMKvEIpdmShYsD60-K4roeh96tVz0c5JH8-1pFD1ZvorNaJBbjBAZV3mtAh_dgfdphe3XOsxWvo95yltEVj7JAiy7eBTLq4CRx/s1600-h/tarheel.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1g9eH0GuGAq8xfpKhzBCJ929CqT6E28UVirdCtVj6kwvMKvEIpdmShYsD60-K4roeh96tVz0c5JH8-1pFD1ZvorNaJBbjBAZV3mtAh_dgfdphe3XOsxWvo95yltEVj7JAiy7eBTLq4CRx/s400/tarheel.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438944953100238658" /></a><br /> North Carolina defeated NC State Saturday at the Smith Center, 74-61, snapping a 4-game losing streak at home. Go Heels!Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-75872891360165320352010-02-15T08:35:00.000-08:002010-02-15T08:44:58.876-08:00Valentine's Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3H_kf_4lIK_SxzQ0Cwrj4IDVCxZXMOUaGGsdXJ6K_qOksHG7d-oXFFFGZvWjGj_DfCdR2hTO88zBsQKBubDboRuIsV9opnaxOHvdvZSmjmUKvo0Gu6kTCnabspot0IF8DQls9JedInz_/s1600-h/putrabbit.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3H_kf_4lIK_SxzQ0Cwrj4IDVCxZXMOUaGGsdXJ6K_qOksHG7d-oXFFFGZvWjGj_DfCdR2hTO88zBsQKBubDboRuIsV9opnaxOHvdvZSmjmUKvo0Gu6kTCnabspot0IF8DQls9JedInz_/s320/putrabbit.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438512108008036882" /></a><br />I decided to put together some gift bags for a nearby nursing home. I found these bags in my studio and painted the hearts with acrylic paint. Putter watched as I stuffed them with lotion, chapstick, tissue, slippers, candy and stuffed animals. Alice and Rosalind visited each resident as they delivered the bags. This is how I decided to "show the love" on Valentine's Day.Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-41059959553127356452010-02-03T10:12:00.000-08:002010-02-03T10:18:12.022-08:00Snow Day for Putter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO4G6iqfOy84HmDcO8Sc8w3U7VnCZpqK6ZjDQkksAjisCysqJB7mUlKxGbXdhO96O9un06D2L5E_TCJIlNfc43mZ_6SwHXqAEJLIVeCcrkcJaC-hIDanMWWRYwpFPA9w6j8_hGHBGkC0Qo/s1600-h/IMG_8608.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO4G6iqfOy84HmDcO8Sc8w3U7VnCZpqK6ZjDQkksAjisCysqJB7mUlKxGbXdhO96O9un06D2L5E_TCJIlNfc43mZ_6SwHXqAEJLIVeCcrkcJaC-hIDanMWWRYwpFPA9w6j8_hGHBGkC0Qo/s320/IMG_8608.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434083126977387090" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCa1BOgl3HVjhSDn4AaccM_RNpEjh1FnhxwfbfqfscUOLcjLDVRDw_ZHb2soLYo-TX3uC5dTWwQo4qn8DV5Mtdr6YCfSGvQLK5oP5MhpjNypLZ-nR0zYHrylMNyVDT6L8nutGfmStbhpG/s1600-h/IMG_8591.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCa1BOgl3HVjhSDn4AaccM_RNpEjh1FnhxwfbfqfscUOLcjLDVRDw_ZHb2soLYo-TX3uC5dTWwQo4qn8DV5Mtdr6YCfSGvQLK5oP5MhpjNypLZ-nR0zYHrylMNyVDT6L8nutGfmStbhpG/s320/IMG_8591.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434082588065954130" /></a><br />I decided to adorn Putter with a few colorful hearts and let him romp through the snow.Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-58577889989331499862010-01-21T11:54:00.000-08:002010-01-21T12:03:19.899-08:00Salem CemeteryRecently I spent the afternoon at Salem Cemetery in Winston-Salem. I was taking photographs for a swap with Swap-Bot. Here are a couple of my favorites.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vLO9mvqN55dksu698ffjhJA1ppPCBkp91loiyci_-LjaSVuUx7FcMSiKopbJgkJmhoQVFADL0jurWRVX7zNh04pw9Xqtl_XIP7HpGifQzBpkcR9YPuIVZ2W-SO5by3gJ0Qxq5MthyH0N/s1600-h/IMG_8538.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vLO9mvqN55dksu698ffjhJA1ppPCBkp91loiyci_-LjaSVuUx7FcMSiKopbJgkJmhoQVFADL0jurWRVX7zNh04pw9Xqtl_XIP7HpGifQzBpkcR9YPuIVZ2W-SO5by3gJ0Qxq5MthyH0N/s320/IMG_8538.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429285813789443938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ABvhB9K7c4cVIP2DvHULX1cIegFe51IpVlj_tL_cT1dCgBvxQWSgROizQE7Sih3fdZPVhHGMnUrf2ESbKvFYSaYJO0Rc3z_tVQlChgmHmxtesnq6nAiAeB3ZBGIpg7lhFZO85QT6wyZQ/s1600-h/cem1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ABvhB9K7c4cVIP2DvHULX1cIegFe51IpVlj_tL_cT1dCgBvxQWSgROizQE7Sih3fdZPVhHGMnUrf2ESbKvFYSaYJO0Rc3z_tVQlChgmHmxtesnq6nAiAeB3ZBGIpg7lhFZO85QT6wyZQ/s320/cem1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429285301908210258" /></a>Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-46561918227652846062010-01-15T13:50:00.000-08:002010-01-15T13:52:32.133-08:00I am loving my new boots!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh50XCiCdEVO1THWDVAoud3UzAhQqXmfW4OcS549UJEsGhKfITZzeD2u7YtNWa4o6nmzGBWn7oiqBgiM5h5NL0QYcsA1erhFaYLPI0w8kFcbuL-9YBmsobz3LS-n56OOH1jD5BlB1tO6i5s/s1600-h/mart.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh50XCiCdEVO1THWDVAoud3UzAhQqXmfW4OcS549UJEsGhKfITZzeD2u7YtNWa4o6nmzGBWn7oiqBgiM5h5NL0QYcsA1erhFaYLPI0w8kFcbuL-9YBmsobz3LS-n56OOH1jD5BlB1tO6i5s/s320/mart.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427087575665865410" /></a><br />Made of soft leather, the Kiele Boot features embroidered cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms have symbolic meaning both in Chinese and Japanese cultures; in China the blossoms are a symbol of feminine power, and beauty. Japanese culture associates the cherry blossom with impermanence, because it is a delicate flower that blooms for a very short time. It’s as if to say not to get too attached to a particular outcome or become emotional because “this too shall pass” in time.Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-59367995474822701962009-12-14T11:08:00.001-08:002009-12-14T11:19:32.619-08:00Wishing you a...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ebSH0RjJjcw9vMmSuOuKxoOzlhxq-bbEHVM-R9uS3DVIBZ-IlZEunz99tqHvRVQ6IgKmzqA3K6lKtF4l6XR9cIa38syM7odwm7FD3zYOGeC8fHAmdQi9RM2bBe_q5ur3goobb8UJGf6H/s1600-h/puttputt.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ebSH0RjJjcw9vMmSuOuKxoOzlhxq-bbEHVM-R9uS3DVIBZ-IlZEunz99tqHvRVQ6IgKmzqA3K6lKtF4l6XR9cIa38syM7odwm7FD3zYOGeC8fHAmdQi9RM2bBe_q5ur3goobb8UJGf6H/s320/puttputt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415173626767595074" /></a><br />Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Kwanzaa, and Happy Festivus!Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-65182866985784764962009-11-01T18:46:00.001-08:002009-11-01T18:46:58.004-08:00Recycle Your PumpkinEvery year, one billion pounds of pumpkins are produced in the U.S. and many end up in landfills shortly after Halloween. A pumpkin is 100% natural and there are several ways to recycle or reuse your jack-o-lantern. Here are 4 ways to recycle your pumpkin.<br /><br />1. Make a bird or squirrel feeder with your pumpkin. Fill it with corn, seeds, nuts, and fruit pieces. <br /><br />2. Pumpkins make great planters for flowers. <br /><br />3. Convert your pumpkin into compost. A compost pile can be as simple as a shallow hole, or you can build or buy a compost bin. You mix in kitchen waste, like fruit and veggie scraps, with yard waste, like grass clippings and dead leaves. Add water, give it some time and you will be rewarded with a rich compost. Here is a simple bucket method of composting. Cut the bottom out of the bucket. Dig a hole larger than the bucket to a depth that allows the cover to go on close to ground level. Put kitchen waste in the bucket, keeping the lid closed while the waste digests. The lid is important to keep moisture in the materials. After about 10 weeks pull the bucket and start another one in the garden. <br /><br />4. One favorite in our household is roasting the pumpkin seeds. Separate the seeds from the membrane and rinse. Soak in salt water overnight. Spread the seeds on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick vegetable oil. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees, turning once. Allow to cool. Enjoy!<br /><br />Check out these fabulous flavors from UnassumingFoodie.com:<br /><br />Italian Style Pumpkin Seeds: Italian Seasoning Blend, Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper<br /><br />Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Seeds: Cinnamon, Ground Ginger and Pinch of Nutmeg, Butter<br /><br />Greek Style Pumpkin Seeds: Lemon Pepper Seasoning Blend, Oregano, Salt, Olive OilAriel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-79803794093438762082009-10-19T11:43:00.000-07:002009-10-19T11:58:50.164-07:00The Distant Drummer<span style="font-style:italic;">Here is a story from my book "Farm House Hauntings." This one takes place at a farm located on Fraternity Church Road in Winston-Salem.</span><br />Brandon wanted a set of drums and plagued his parents with consent requests for a set. They knew Brandon had drifted through the harmonica, keyboard, bass, and finally the guitar stage and thought a set of drums would not be a wise investment. Finally they agreed on a compromise. They would purchase Brandon a snare drum and after he mastered playing it they would give him a full set of drums. <br /><br />He had only had the drum for a few weeks and as his parents anticipated his interest disappeared. He moved the drum downstairs into the recreation room. Late one night his mother was awakened by a faint drumming sound. She looked at the clock on the nightstand beside the bed and saw that it was 3:00 am. What in the world was Brandon doing she thought. After a short while the drumming stopped.<br /><br />The next morning, when she questioned Brandon about his early morning drumming he claimed he was sound asleep at 3:00 am. A couple of days later the same thing happened. This time Brandon’s mother decided to catch him in the act and went downstairs. As she opened the door the drumming stopped. She let out a small gasp when she saw the drum sitting in the corner. She ran back upstairs woke up her husband and told him what had happened. He told her she was more than likely dreaming and to go back to sleep. A few nights later the drumming started again and this time Brandon heard it. He jumped out of bed and ran to his parent’s room. He woke them both up and they all three heard the faint sound of drumming. As they descended the stairs the drumming suddenly stopped. Brandon’s father checked the doors and they were all locked. <br /><br />The next day Brandon decided to take and hide the drumsticks. A few days went by and nothing happened. The third night the drumming started up again and Brandon ran downstairs. He opened the door and saw the drumsticks on the floor next to the drum.<br /><br />This activity went on for weeks and the family decided to investigate the history of the farmhouse they had purchased. They were shocked to learn that a young 14-fourteen year old boy named Alan had committed suicide in the basement. In fact he had died in the very room that they had turned into a rec room. After talking with Alan’s surviving relatives they were surprised to find out that he owned a drum set and would spend hours in the basement practicing. They said that he was always depressed and that the only time he really seemed happy was when he was playing the drums. <br /><br />The drum playing went on for several weeks and then stopped. Although the family does not hear the drums they claim that often they find the drumsticks placed on top of or near the snare drum. Brandon thinks its “kind of cool,” but is a little disappointed that the phantom drummer is a lot better drummer than he is.Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-65327945098541814792009-08-08T19:12:00.000-07:002009-08-08T19:26:37.358-07:00Sam & Nellie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIl1ClB4BbNQr6BZWW_8P7FnTUNqyf7REq-pSJr-3Vbt0_c3akYgzMycpGQ2q0R-kOBjz4CZfCNJ1AOIDCLaZszOtqvMJ6K-Tp9IEnvG0P6tYvd7I8J8BmaKGJ_D_lWqHnaMjEc4mZ4oD/s1600-h/nellie2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIl1ClB4BbNQr6BZWW_8P7FnTUNqyf7REq-pSJr-3Vbt0_c3akYgzMycpGQ2q0R-kOBjz4CZfCNJ1AOIDCLaZszOtqvMJ6K-Tp9IEnvG0P6tYvd7I8J8BmaKGJ_D_lWqHnaMjEc4mZ4oD/s320/nellie2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367784792901909106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtaz_MQ_vOTvXNxM_eYOUicWx1vS3AXkT3Es9P0P2YW85UZTrJL8psi7rLuPi4mwU0Lp31JnFnswGZVu_8rZhLmBzwEXpJcNk6PUE-c97eo7nR1t5Z4SoGm396v4ad4kQTCSFra2M4o4E/s1600-h/sam+copy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtaz_MQ_vOTvXNxM_eYOUicWx1vS3AXkT3Es9P0P2YW85UZTrJL8psi7rLuPi4mwU0Lp31JnFnswGZVu_8rZhLmBzwEXpJcNk6PUE-c97eo7nR1t5Z4SoGm396v4ad4kQTCSFra2M4o4E/s320/sam+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367783001386010306" /></a><br />Sam and Nellie were dropped off yesterday and need a new home as soon as possible. Sam is a Beagle-mix and Nellie is a Lab-mix. Both are around seven years old. They are both very sweet.Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-84783773961057260722009-07-12T07:46:00.000-07:002009-07-12T07:57:50.980-07:00Brooke's 1st Birthday Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiexi_RQzLydWzVJRGkPVOjeTn7J5HbUoMx0Ts5X7OPdlKJJFtGVbe79D7QH9zqb1dB-JLS8zeBkrGz29KLkPCEcfr6c7vDsk84AXpVly7R_lFrAdeLYObCXKtHim-q6Pgl4h0lD_B7Emy5/s1600-h/IMG_7588.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiexi_RQzLydWzVJRGkPVOjeTn7J5HbUoMx0Ts5X7OPdlKJJFtGVbe79D7QH9zqb1dB-JLS8zeBkrGz29KLkPCEcfr6c7vDsk84AXpVly7R_lFrAdeLYObCXKtHim-q6Pgl4h0lD_B7Emy5/s200/IMG_7588.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357587685509532962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE20u-9cClFWOb4aRmb97GsiEt-kzqVpEMHqlsZhhATcKFvUGPPZnqdD3gJJF5wPcZoBY5blgKet5hRyNlvL4TT-ytlzrSGMglOq_lXt0InIZkISnS0OugYCJVKkRf2ZlduonojcwHaEvO/s1600-h/brookc.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE20u-9cClFWOb4aRmb97GsiEt-kzqVpEMHqlsZhhATcKFvUGPPZnqdD3gJJF5wPcZoBY5blgKet5hRyNlvL4TT-ytlzrSGMglOq_lXt0InIZkISnS0OugYCJVKkRf2ZlduonojcwHaEvO/s200/brookc.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357587121613920434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzrGVCKMjuQMmfT2PVsAClxR8x3JjHQEiV6R01aEOvVJeKkUU9l291N1SkhZxyunA-22H0b33qqijHGwaKwlYTQ2Pm_wLmDVt9MtrKSPW6vr_eeH5nlK1TvPv21fYAthyphenhyphen_sBSKueENG6A/s1600-h/brooke77.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzrGVCKMjuQMmfT2PVsAClxR8x3JjHQEiV6R01aEOvVJeKkUU9l291N1SkhZxyunA-22H0b33qqijHGwaKwlYTQ2Pm_wLmDVt9MtrKSPW6vr_eeH5nlK1TvPv21fYAthyphenhyphen_sBSKueENG6A/s200/brooke77.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357586440556749186" /></a><br />I love to read!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic83KP9fozHLUsdSnu9ROaezut7qObmh1s1ex3Ad1x-KirGUf7N0RQASgHyFfLjPgCL92nx6B0IEu2U-9VKlasvCeddll3GA-WZNv9omRJMrk3Q2016l0D9x7eTifvHIuK17suCsVNHngt/s1600-h/brook9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic83KP9fozHLUsdSnu9ROaezut7qObmh1s1ex3Ad1x-KirGUf7N0RQASgHyFfLjPgCL92nx6B0IEu2U-9VKlasvCeddll3GA-WZNv9omRJMrk3Q2016l0D9x7eTifvHIuK17suCsVNHngt/s320/brook9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357585955139263154" /></a><br />I love this!Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-32391234455864726412009-05-18T12:44:00.000-07:002009-05-18T12:52:11.887-07:00Raleigh Book Signing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6vFzgSOGOuiUB5uODSYAZwKQn9BA8k0UJlkiLh1Bf4Hbrhq2TygHt3zMYBhRT_o3h0Gct5Z0zykKSSEhFmvVeg3w_kIvDH8aEAvzLxTnQg1A6vKwkK9P5Py-f7lq_zhntCFtcHIO9uYyD/s1600-h/wolfhead_new3.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 42px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6vFzgSOGOuiUB5uODSYAZwKQn9BA8k0UJlkiLh1Bf4Hbrhq2TygHt3zMYBhRT_o3h0Gct5Z0zykKSSEhFmvVeg3w_kIvDH8aEAvzLxTnQg1A6vKwkK9P5Py-f7lq_zhntCFtcHIO9uYyD/s320/wolfhead_new3.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337254091946240914" /></a><br />The book signing in Raleigh last week was great. I was at the Wolf's Head Books booth space along with Barbara and Harvey. When you are in the St. Augustine area make sure to check out their store.<br /><br />Wolf's Head Books Inc., ABAA <br />67 San Marco Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084<br />wolfshead@wolfsheadbooks.com <br />(904) 824-9357Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396003318892001086.post-75421321903944223172009-04-22T08:17:00.001-07:002009-04-22T08:24:50.371-07:00New Book Almost Ready<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMe8IKSAvSL3lgffhYHvz5qi8L84I5scceO9GAD4lQCK0NTM2EJVaE68n_0r1YyRNipLMkup_9o112appPl5_UnH83ddbZhWYm3p1iHrpuVR4eq3zmGSxRP4cEBYZDE_GYFnYC9x5Y4umA/s1600-h/puttercover+copy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 203px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMe8IKSAvSL3lgffhYHvz5qi8L84I5scceO9GAD4lQCK0NTM2EJVaE68n_0r1YyRNipLMkup_9o112appPl5_UnH83ddbZhWYm3p1iHrpuVR4eq3zmGSxRP4cEBYZDE_GYFnYC9x5Y4umA/s320/puttercover+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327536870486548386" /></a><br />I am really excited about this new book! It has a great message for adults and children about being a responsible pet owner. It is scheduled for release in the fall and Putter will be on hand at pet stores to <em><strong>pawagraph</strong></em> the book.Ariel Bouvierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290861339004025517noreply@blogger.com0