New Artist Quandry

For the life of me...

I can NOT figure out how to resolve this problem.

Help!!!

Here's my problem...  I need to produce quality digital copy of original mixed media artwork for printing on merchandise and to sell signed prints of my original work.

obsticals:
5mp camera
Hp officejet printer/scanner
Very, very limited funds.

Scanning is out!  Horrible shadowing that I can't remove with Photoshop Elements.

SO MUCH detail is lost!

Camera just isn't sufficient to produce good quality digital copy for printing  on merchandise.  I even took the pics outside in filtered light.  Uugh.

Any suggestions anyone??

Nature's Beauty

and THIS is why I'm in love with nature!

Growing Potatoes the Easy Way

Have you planted potatoes yet? 

Now's the time to start planting.  I plant in hay bales, but I found this on

  Homesteading/Survivalism Facebook Page

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Grandpa planted using this technique.  Worked for him!

Happy St. Patty's Day Everyone!!!

You Are Perfect Just The Way You Are and Happy Birthday 2nd Man!

I'm a private sort of girl; yet I've been a part of the blogging world for quite some time now.

There are several reasons why I started blogging even though I was hesitant.  I don't like to write.  It's definitely not one of my strengths, but here I am 13 years later still putting my life out there for the whole world to see...me.  Who I really am.

That scared me.  I was afraid of being judged.  Criticized.

Most of my life, I've given up the things that made me happy to please everyone around me.   I cared too much about what other people thought of me.  Instead of living with joy, I survived in fear.  Fear of being rejected by someone, anyone.

One of the greatest lessons I've learned in my 53 years of life, is that you will NEVER be able to please everybody.  Of course, intellectually, I've always known this to be true, but being the person that I am, It was a long journey into discovery.  To make that emotional connection.  To believe that the only person I really need to please.... is me.

Love yourself, be happy for you, because...

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That being said, my blogging journey has given to me... many serendipitous joys!  

I never imagined that it would lead to building wonderful friendships in the process. 

It makes my heart sing!

Thank you for accepting me just the way I am and for your gift of  allowing me to be a part of your families.

One of my online friends is celebrating his 25th birthday today...

for those of you who are feeling a little generous, please help me in wishing 2nd man a 

Happy Birthday!

(wouldn't it make YOU'RE day bright?)

You can send him your Birthday Wishes here:

http://twomenandalittlefarm.blogspot.com/2013/03/its-birthday.html

(thanks so much everyone!)

An audio message to 2nd Man from Gammy/Tammy:

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Eagles- Live Web Cam

If you haven't discovered that you can live stream on YouTube without being a partner, you might want to go check it out.  I'm a big fan of nature web cams, and I just found this one this morning.  

( I know, my life is soo exciting, but I really enjoy these little things.  hehe)

These eagles are located on Catalina Island, California about 22 miles west of Long Beach.  

They have laid three eggs.  The 1st on 02/22, the 2nd on 02/25 and the 3rd on 03/01 and from what I understand the first should start to hatch sometime in early April. 

These beautiful birds are so amazing to watch and are wonderful parents!  

I've watched them this morning taking turns sitting on the eggs.  

They gently position their talons around the eggs and slowly nestle in on top of them.  

Amazing!

I've popped in an iframe, so just click "play button" to watch these gorgeous birds here.

EagleCam @PetCollectiveTV

To learn more about these majestic birds and other studies.

Visit:
 The Institute for Wildlife Studies

Enjoy!