A photo of a public parking lot from above, on a cloudy day.

Feeling stuck? Change your point of view. Go somewhere new, even in a familiar place, to see what new vistas arise. It’s a mood booster. Even if the view isn’t gorgeous, it’s in our world and who knows what you will see.❤️

A view of a telephone and electric pole from eye level with the transformers in Portland, OR

Unusual viewpoint.

Bellaluna with MousieFriend. #tabbycat #catsrule #rescuecat

It’s in the live channel section of prime. Lots of stuff in there. There’s 24/7 repair shop too.

Lawd. I am tired today. Gonna watch endless episodes of Grand Designs. #sorrynotsorry

A woman’s hand under branches of an evergreen Christmas tree.

Gratitude, at the very least, feels like kindness. I offered thanks to our holiday tree this year as I set it out for the local Boy Scout troop to recycle. Maybe it’s not enough. But I think I’m a better human for it. Hopefully the world is then better, too. #grateful #gratitude #littlethings

Ouma brand!

I’ve gotten so hooked on them!

A mostly cloudy sky with power lines, evergreen trees and a streetlight.

Waiting to pick up the kiddo from school.

a purple, blue, pink and orange sunrise sky reflecting off a suburban house with trees behind it.

Morning arrives, like it does, every day. Always a new chance to do things differently... or the same.... whichever works. =)

d'aw. I've switched to procreate, less mess, etc. but I relish the watercolors when there's time in abundance to set up, clean up, etc. Hmm.

It's raining hard. There's a cat and the potential of tea (I did manage to make that early morning cup of coffee) and a warm shower and maybe watching "Dune" again. Or procreate art stuff. Or... just... watching the rain. #caturday #slowliving #beherenow #tabbycat

I appreciate the whale pic, as well as the sexytime shark info

I miss watercoloring (badly). ;) Not enough hours unless the house goes to pot around me. :p Maybe it should. Viva la revolution!

A cup of coffee in a clay mug, with a small white plate with pieces of South African rusks sitting on it on a wooden table.

My not having coffee yet this morning is interfering with my ability to achieve having coffee. zzzzz. It's hard to get out of the chair to go do the thing that makes coffee appear in the kitchen. This is the first coffee I had this year on Jan 1, this photo. With South African rusks.

colored holiday lights wrapped around a metalsmith's stump, with hammer handles and an anvil on top in a darkened room.

I put twinkly lights around my wooden stump that holds my anvil. Yay! What happy cozy things do you do in your space? #artspace #artstudio #cozylights

purrrrrr

but they will appreciate the food that appears as a result! <3

New year, new jar of salsa.
:p Seriously though, lots of thinking and planning for this year. Last year was rough. Dad dying, body getting a smidge more creaky, son one year closer to leaving the nest....
but it's all how you look at it right? We make our decisions how we feel about things.

A handicapped sign on a pole has a spiderweb attached that is covered in frozen ice, making it very visible in the picture against a grey office building and blue sky.

brrrrrr.............

An art jewelry ring with a thick sterling band, and a very large green stone made of art glass,with the raised image of an elephant on the top, set on a concrete ledge.

Long gone to a forever home but still fondly remembered. #artjewelry #juiceglass #artglassjewelry #elephantjewelry #elephantart

ooo i'd live there! =)

Coffee, coffee and more coffee.

Good to see you here! (Carli on FB)

a necklace is shown in process with a piece of orange and yellow art glass set in a silver bezel, and a small round ruby set in gold at the base, at a jeweler's bench.

setting a ruby next to art glass. They work together awesomely!

Thank you! =) <3

The interior of the Schnitzer theater in Portland, waiting for a performance, with symphony members starting to take their positions onstage before the performance.

Koyaanisqatsi with the Portland Symphony and the Portland Symphonic Choir was a bucket list fulfillment event for me. It was transcendent and visceral and amazing. #philipglass #portlandsymphony #philipglassensemble

When you have two physical therapy projects running concurrently, it plays hell with scheduling.
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A tabby cat is stretched out on her back on a comfy blanket on a red couch, clearly relaxed and showing her belly. And feets.

I have a cat. This is important content. *nods sagely* Her name is Bellaluna. #tabby #catsrule #tabbycats #rescuecat

A larger silver pendant with focal stone made of art glass, shaped like a nautilus shell, and silver dangle bits.

A recent large pendant I created, using my own art glass and sterling silver. I would love to follow more artists and creatives! Art is good food! =) #jewelrylover #metalsmith #jewelry #silverjewelry #artglass #glassart #artlover