Gone away is the bluebird,
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song,
As we go along,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
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When it snows, ain't it thrilling,
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
~ Winter Wonderland, lyrics by Richard B. Smith
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2011.
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Ever thine
Ever mine
Ever ours.
~ Ludwig van Beethoven
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2011.
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"I'd be safe and warm
if I was in L.A.
California Dreamin'
on such a winter's day"
~ California Dreamin',
The Mamas & the Papas
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2011.
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I like my money right where I can see it--hanging in my closet.
~ Carrie, Sex and the City
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2011.
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Happy New Year!
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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Weather never takes a vacation, but it might give you a day off.
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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O Christmas penguin, O Christmas penguin,
Much pleasure dost thou bring me!
For ev’ry year the Christmas penguin,
Brings to us all both joy and glee.
O Christmas penguin, O Christmas penguin,
Much pleasure dost thou bring me!
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.)
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No more excuses.
Time to have some fun.
Grab your markers, pens, and paints.
And sing!
hugs xxoo
Chris
Photo doodle above features my messy-creative drawing table with a holiday watercolor image I painted and one of my favorite creativity quotes.
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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Approximately 2.6 million people each year become infected with HIV worldwide. 56,000 become infected each year in the U.S. Today is World AIDS Day 2010 and the perfect time to be part of the cure.
"Eight million people die every year for the price of going out with your friends to the movies and buying an ice cream. Literally for about $30 a head per year, you could save 8 million lives. Isn't that extraordinary? Preventable disease - not calamity, not famine, nothing like that. Preventable disease - just for the lack of medicines. That is cheap, that is a bargain."
~ Bono
(you) RED
Product (RED) was created by Bono and Bobby Shriver to raise both awareness and money to help women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa. The parenthesis is "the embrace." When companies become Product (RED) Partners they put their logo/name in the embrace--elevated to the power of red. You can be (RED) too.
The World AIDS Day 2010 illustration above by me, Chris Olson.
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If you have a slinky LBD you want to wear at a holiday party you probably want to avoid that dreaded bloated feeling. Nutritionist Joy Bauer on the TODAY Show offers four foods and drinks you should cut back on one to two days before the party.
1) Starch in carbs including bread, pasta, potatoes
2) Gas producing veggies including broccoli, cauliflower, and potatoes
3) Carbonated beverages
4) Sodium in salty foods
Drinking lots of plain water during the holidays will help keep you hydrated and looking svelte.
Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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"In a way Winter is the real Spring - the time when the inner things happen, the resurgence of nature."
~ Edna O'Brien
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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"Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since we've no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"
The Christmas classic "Let It Snow" was created by lyricist Sammy Cahn and the composer Jule Styne in 1945.
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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A glimpse of a portion of My Portfolio page.
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"There are no rules here.
We are trying to accomplish something."
~ Thomas Edison
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost."
~John Quincy Adams
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
~ Margaret Mead
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010
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"Those who stay away from the election think that one vote will do no good: 'Tis but one step more to think one vote will do no harm."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010
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"A politician thinks of the next election.
A statesman, of the next generation."
~ James Freeman Clarke
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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"And they called it puppy love."
~ Paul Anka
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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"On Halloween night, the Great Pumpkin rises from his pumpkin patch and flies through the air with his bag of toys to all the children." --Linus
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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"The belly rules the mind."
~Spanish Proverb
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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No excuses... Today you have to treat yourself to a beautiful bouquet of fall flowers. Happy Friday!
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010
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"Come along inside... We'll see if tea and
buns can make the world a better place."
~Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows
Life gets hectic. Stopping for a cup of tea mid morning always makes my day better.
Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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Why are dogs so amazing?
Love, loyalty, forever friendship, true devotion,
and a trusting heart.
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Doodle: Chris Olson © 2010.
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Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010
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"The yoga mat is a good place to turn when talk therapy and antidepressants aren't enough. ~ Amy Weintraub
Doodle: Chris Olson © 2010.
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Doodling is a great stress reliever. Scribbling clears my head of negative thoughts. Try it after a long day of more "useful" activities.
DOODLE FUN WITH KIDS
Doodle with your kids too! Younger kids love it, but even older kids have fun. Start out by doodling a crazy shape like the one above. Use a dark marker or pen. Next ask your kids to fill in shapes with a variety of colors. This is a great "quiet" time activity to do in church or while waiting for an appointment.
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Doodle: Chris Olson © 2010.
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Adopting a cat who was not afraid of heights seemed like a good idea...
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010.
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For more doodles by me, click on Momathon's daily doodles.
Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010
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Illustration: Chris Olson © 2010
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Illustration: Chris Olson c 2010
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