Celebrate Veteran's Day

November 11th is Veterans Day and may we not only enjoy the holiday and the barbecue but may we also remember the significance. Take time to appreciate the men and women that are protecting our country. Give your children or those you influence a history lesson on the character and qualities that have made America great.

I grew up in Rhodesia,Africa,(now Zimbabwe),and although in many respects it was an adventure and provided a thrilling childhood it gave me this perspective.



AMERICA

America is free
Some places it is hard to be,
Everyone can see that
America is free.

People tremble at the thought of war,
Not knowing what might be in store
Or outside the door.

Children fear for their parents so dear,
Life is so dreary,
Everyone's hope is that it will be more cheery.

May the hope to be free always be,
Maybe they will find the key,
To be free.

Julie M. Harrison
Copyright 1995-2009
All rights reserved

Handmadeology University Featured Artist Julie Magers Soulen

Julie Magers Soulen photographs pop, as we would say on Etsy, they capture life for all time. I have selected a few of my favorites for this article. You may view Julie’s work at: juliemagerssoulen.blogspot.com, juliemagerssoulen.etsy.com, juliemagerssoulen.twitter.com,and juliemagerssoulen.facebook.com; visit her websites to view her dipictions of life in the American west.





The above photograph reminds me of a spot in Crestline, California, where my parents scratched their initials and the date on a tree.




The photo of the bluebird is both simple and profound. God is definitely in the details!






In the above photo it looks as if the sky has a ceiling. An amazing cloud formation!





I enjoy Native American art and culture and the above statute is incredible.

So take a break and view the phenomenal talent of Julie Magers Soulen Photography.

Lovely Blog Award

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Thank you Studio618, for the Lovely Blog Award. That was very generous! You may view Studio618's blog at: http://studio618.blogspot.com/2009/05/blog-award.html You may view her shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6055023.

Seven facts about myself include the following:

1) I am an Archaeologist

2) I earned a Master’s degree  in Cultural Anthropology

3) I am a Hospice volunteer

4) I am an in home caregiver

5) My undergraduate major was Education and Biblical Studies.

6) I founded Ju’s Creations in 2005.

7) The first time I sold my embroidery was at age 15, I filled a custom order.

I would like to award the Lovely Blog Award to the following people:

1) Sharon Fullen--http://www.roseofsharonjewelry.com/

2) Shannon Rochon--http://gifteddesigns.blogspot.com/

3) Nathalie Girard-http://canadianrockiesart.typepad.com/canadian-rockies-art/

4) Leslie Gidden--http://madmaggiedesigns.blogspot.com/

5) Traci Patena--http://tscrapper.blogspot.com/

6) Quirky--http://www.gogogluegunfun.com/

7) South Paw Studios--http://southpawstudios.blogspot.com/

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The San Diego East County Team has a Fourth of July contest. Please click the link and vote for my Stars and Stripes Forever Potholder Set.

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Cozy Kittens Are Being Featured on Studio618's Blog

Thank you Studio618 for featuring my Cozy Kittens pillow on your blog. Please look her up and check it out.
http://studio618.blogspot.com/2009/07/friday-finds-03-jul-09.html

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