Today's Table

Here's a little peek at today's goings-on.

I gotta make some sort of schedule today too. I'm sort of all over the place lately creatively and mood-wise, and having some sort of parameters helps me reign myself in a bit. Time management is a always a tricky balancing act when you work at home. And balance is always a worthwhile goal, don't you think?

Today's Table

One of our favorite collectors commissioned a portrait of her funny little dog, Harvey.

Here's Harvey in real life, posing with his favorite toy--

And here's Harvey a la Cart Before the Horse--

I had my doubts about incorporating that blue stuffed lamb, but ended up loving how it turned out!

Hopefully Harvey (and his person) will like it too.

Now I'm turning my attention to other things on this morning's worktable, like these roly poly starts.

Contrary to their initial appearance, they won't end up being snowmen. At least, I don't think they will. Sometimes my plans are thwarted. I may be steady and reliable, but my creations are fickle beasts.

Filling in the Bubbles

We're all bona fide here on the ole Cart now! We vote by mail here in Oregon, that's why we don't have to wait for tomorrow's official Election Day.

Not to be all bossy or anything, but please don't tell me who you voted for. Wasn't there a time in the not so distant past that people could have differing opinions on this and not get all crazy?  Then again, maybe that's just selective memory on my part. Either way, that doesn't seem to be the case right now. I'm finding the political atmosphere so stressful this year! Worse than ever before. I can only imagine how much more stressful it would be if I were to subject myself to television, with its non-stop incendiary political talk and ridiculous campaign ads inundating the airwaves. I'm hoping people will simmer the heck down after Tuesday, but I kinda doubt it. I promise not to call you mean names, no matter whom you support. Hope you can do the same. I think there is way more common ground here than we are lead to believe.