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Nothing to do

nobody@vox.com(MiamiShyner) — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:02:13 -0700

My brain is off on some sort of vacation and I need to try to lure it back because we have things to do, contrary to the title of this post. I guess I will try luring it back with fun stuff. So off I went to the Writer's Digest site for some thoughts on what to write about. When I get inspired, I will take their topics and make funny or disgusting stories for your amusement. Enjoy. Just not right now.

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Just some vids

nobody@vox.com(MiamiShyner) — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:59:10 -0700

Circus

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Google = suck

nobody@vox.com(DelusionalAngel) — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:27:59 -0700

So annoyed with Google...
I have adsense ads on two sites. I'm removing them from one maybe both.
My main site is my art. Unlike Vox / LJ I'm not political. I'm not talking about politics, news, my life, anything even remotely political at all.

Now in theory AdSense has been good. I've not made a lot of money but I have a few $$ built up in my account. Granted it will take years to get to the $100 for a payout but whatever. The site I am removing them from is the one that gets more hits, and made most of the money that I have sitting in there... But screw them.

One of the sites I have is a coffee blog with my mom. The ads there are Coffee related. Great.

My site? The main page = yeah they show art related ads. Some of the individual pages they show art ads. But when I went to look at my latest post to check formatting etc after posting it -- all anti-Obama ads. WTF? It's a post about Robot art I made. So I start clicking on other individual posts. Art ads. Art ads. Art ads. All good. Maybe something about robots was a keywords on those ads? Wait... NO...

On a post that reads:
"Waking up at 8:30 yesterday meant random digital doodling. I wasn’t sure if I loved or hated her until Brian said because of the colours I used she looks very 80s so I should add a checkered background. Now I think I like her even if she wasn’t a serious doodle originally. Now, sleep again. I fell asleep at 10, but had to wake up for my shot and been up since *yawn*"

Shows this ad:
"Are the Obama's Racist?
They Support Partial Birth Abortion Read Some Facts the Media is Hiding "

How is that related to that page? That was the full text of that post page that the ad appeared on. Checkered background maybe? COLOURS? Whatever, I can't check other posts now, they've been replaced with AdBrite.

5 Ads like that on that post? No. I think I'll boycott them, I'd rather lose the money sitting in my account now than wait to make $100 that way. At least with AdBrite I can approve EVERY ad that will potentially appear on my site. Or maybe just skip ads and move to a Zazzle widget. If that was on these sites I post politics on and if I didn't support Obama I'd not be so pissed but I don't want that shit on my Art Site.

Off to check the coffee blog, if that shit is there too I'm done with Ad Sense for good even if it mean losing a few dollars I made fair and square.

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pimping out your art

nobody@vox.com(DelusionalAngel) — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:42:46 -0700

So one person thinks my girls belong on cards... thought CafePress and created a store but doubt I'll ever use it. Let's face it all of the stores online make the products so how much you make on default prices will be minimal because well duh you're not buying the cards, shirts, whatever, printing, etc. But I don't really care if they do all of the work, on my end it should at least be easy to set up and I found CafePress to be kind of a pain. So I went with Zazzle. I liked their set up for adding new items better, I liked their default way for pricing better even though I'm too lazy to look at which makes me more money if I actually sell anything.

So..
My Zazzle Store
Mom's Zazzle Store

Not much at mine yet, but I made it while tired last night, in fact I should look at it now that I'm awake :P But I added a link to it on My main site so as I make art I like I guess I'll at least add cards (blanks except for cover image, seems smarter to let people personalize them I'd think). Doesn't cost me anything so can't hurt. If I sell nothing, I'm out nothing. And I think my "store title" is soo smart "Buy my stuff so I'll think I'm an artist..." heh.

Hmm I should clean up the Keegan robots to sell on a card!

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Tuesday

nobody@vox.com(Art and Tea) — Wed, 21 May 2008 11:27:29 -0700

Primitive Pink

Gray and very emerald green day today. Rain has been lashing down and the wind is blustery but the grass and leaves are brilliant and please me greatly. After the muted winter, this saturated colour is so life affirming!

I just had the most delicious egg salad sandwich for lunch. Shared with my mum. I add chopped green olives to the egg mixture with celery and parsley. May sound odd but they are really good. My mum comes over about once a week to share lunch with me. Usually sandwiches and tea and a bit of chocolate for dessert.

I am thrilled to bits with my latest find....SurfTheChannel
Lately I have been craving the start of season 2 of The Tudors which has not aired in Canada yet. A luscious, dark, juicy, historical series.
It suddenly occurred to me I might find it online and I did! Along with dozens of TV shows, documentaries and movies that I have wanted to see! I don't know how they manage it. Anyway, I am in Tudor heaven.

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artivity product header cropped copy

nobody@vox.com(Lorri) — Wed, 21 May 2008 06:40:33 -0700

artivity product header cropped copy, originally uploaded by auslorri.

Cropped for more detail

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etsy artivity banner

nobody@vox.com(Lorri) — Wed, 21 May 2008 06:14:09 -0700

etsy artivity banner copy, originally uploaded by auslorri.

I finally did it :)
This is my banner - to my ETSY store and my blogs - all nice and consistent.
Now to just add some products and find a way to get visitors!

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Photo Quest #16 - Photo Journalism

nobody@vox.com(Country By Design) — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:34:18 -0700

I went to a wedding reception on Friday night. The photographs I chose for this week's photo quest were taken that night. As my "assignment", I picked these 8 photographs that I would use as a promotional brochure to show how the space can be used for receptions.

#1. This is the one I would use on the cover of the brochure. It shows the exterior after dark.

Tower at Twilight

#2. Tablescape and side lighting. Real flowers on each table.

Floral arrangements by florist, plants and lighting by caterer

#3. Dance floor

Large open area for dance floor

#4. Dance floor plus space for a band

Dance floor plus space for a band

#5. Seating

Black chairs contrast with bright linens in seating area

#6. Additional seating

Additional seating set up on the terrace

#7. Romantic view

Enjoying the view over the terrace

#8. Fountain at bottom of hill

Fountain at dusk

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More iris in the country

nobody@vox.com(Country By Design) — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:21:41 -0700

Center of light purple iris

I love to take pictures of iris. I never had paid too much attention to them before I started taking pictures of them this year. All of my dark purple ones have opened and now the lighter colors are just starting. This light purple one opened today. It was so windy that I had to hold it still to take a picture.

Had to go get a huge filling this afternoon. Felt terrible when we got home. Managed to make grilled cheese sandwiches on homemade whole wheat bread with baked beans right out of the can for supper. Sat down to watch American Idol, then I felt better. Most of the numbness has finally worn off.

My city daughter called and needs me to come tomorrow. The baby isn't feeling very good. Probably a virus or allergies. One of the teenagers down the street has been helping her, but a sick baby is a lot of responsibility.

Here is a picture of one of my light blue iris. Hope I get back home before all the pink ones bloom.

Img_5585 - light blue iris for vox

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LOOK what I got!

nobody@vox.com(felt) — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:08:43 -0700

You know how teacher's say, "oh mom will love it more because you made it!" Well, it's true when your adult friends make lovely things for you also.

Barb, yes, she is also multi-talented besides being awesome. She made this with her own little hands, all by herself!

I've been worrying about posting this, because I wanted to get a great picture...then I realized, how ungrateful, just take a picture you neurotic thing!

So...here it is! And, yes you should be jealous because not only is it a regular journal, it has watercolor paper in it! It's a multi-purpose journal!

And, Barb isn't a "little person". I just re-read what I typed, and I little-ized her. I'll have to take her picture with her greatest admirer-Lola.

Barb has trained honeybees at her house, and Lola thinks she is a genius! They're trained not to sting four year old girls. Amazing!

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