There's nothing like a beautiful sunset ...

... that can lift my spirits, keep me mindful in the present, and remind me to see uncertainty as endless possibilities.

Good news! The New York Times has taken notice of Etsy and all it has to offer (the good handmade stuff and the junk). Read the article linked above if you are interested.

Etsy is so big now it includes handmade items, supplies and vintage stuff. There are a lot of Etsyians (including myself) who are not so thrilled about the inclusion of vintage stuff.

The site is for HANDMADE art! I buy from Etsy often and find great buys and some $400 dream items. The point is, buy handmade! Support Etsy and Etsyians!

"On the way to work" series

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7600426@N02/

Take a look at the pictures I've taken on the way to work. Go vote for your favorites. I'm picturing a huge montage of these photos within one frame. Here's my favorite.

When viewing these on flickr; LP = Lamp post. I hit a light on the way into town and this lamp post serves for good compositions. Also the BBs are the brave birds. At the same stop light there's a few wire lines that the birds love to perch on. Even now in December there are a few brave birds that watch the sun rise in frigid weather.

I love the sky views and clouds in Asheville. When I visit flatter cities closer to sea level I feel trapped and miss the sky.