EL DUELO II

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....... " Importa resaltar que todo proceso de duelo normal va acompañado de un afecto, que en este caso es la pena o la tristeza. Como este afecto, particularmente doloroso es muy difícil de tolerar tanto en uno mismo como en los demás, podemos estar tentados a intervenir para modificar su evolución natural."
........."Quiero resaltar que este proceso (el duelo) no es patológico, por el contrario, es saludable, y como profesionales debemos abstenernos de intervenir, pues podríamos influir negativamente en su desarrollo. Es aconsejable no utilizar psicofármacos, que pueden ser especialmente perjudiciales. Ni apurarlo, ni exigirlo en cada paso del proceso. Al duelo no hay que tratarlo, hay que acompañarlo. "

Leopoldo Salvarezza. Buenos Aires 1988
fotografía: “Africa en el horizonte” de Sergio Canadè, Tenerife 2008

Christmas Spririt

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! Here is your Christmas card. I hope you are not disappointed about not getting a card in the mail this year. But I know that this reaches a great number of people who we love and want to give holiday wishes to. We hope that your Christmas is filled with family and friends and giving. We love you all!

Troy, Laura, Violet, and Hazel K
We are being showered with snow and very cold weather right now. Brrrr! Apparently freezing temperatures make children cooperate with mommies for the camera. They actually listned whe I said "give your sister a hug".

We went for a short walk around our block last night, just enough time to freeze our faces so we couldn't talk properly.

A rare picture of me on the blog. The snow has helped me get in the Christmas spirit. It has come slowly for me this year. But having the girls is helping me to remember what it is all about. I love to see the excitement in their eyes when they see lights and Santa!

Laura Needs (yes i stole this idea)

I stole this from Katies blog...I typed in "Laura needs" into google, and got some pretty funny things.......

1. Laura Needs....you to come eat ( not at my house though, we'll go out)
2.Laura Needs....some post toddler love (This an article about surviving toddlers, how appropriate)
3. Laura Needs....a home. (apparenty there is a dog named Laura in Taiwan. How sweet)
4. Laura Needs...25 cents and 2 fingers ( I'm hoping that this isn't a bad thing)
5.Laura Needs....to get out more(AMEN)
6.Laura Needs.....3000 pounds (as in european money) more for new legs (only if they are skinnier)
7. Laura Needs.....A clue
8. Laura Needs....to save at risk kids (I would love to, but they can't all live with me)
9. Yer mom knows what Laura needs

This was really fun . Tell me what you need according to google.

Time for a change...

*Sigh* I think my love affair with plaster is cooling off. When I first started casting pieces in late Spring, it was all so new and exciting! Now, it seems that the market has become so saturated, even I'm getting weary from seeing all the plaster "Dia de los Muertos" pieces. I will still be making my skull candle holders, because I love giving them each their own personality. I will also add an occasional, different plaster piece here and there. Just a little less than before, because I'm feeling a desire to return to my original love...WOOD! Yes, functional wood pieces and paintings. So, to begin my transition to my new, but old passion, I've created a bread box (in "Dia de los Muertos" theme, of course!). It's on eBay at the moment, and I've been busy creating both wood and plaster pieces this week. I'm off to get back to it....

Springtime in November!

This week, I was inspired to create pieces that are reminiscent of Spring. This is my first flower pot, it's made of clay and is painted with vibrantly colored skulls.



I also created a skull candle holder that features honey bees and wildflowers.



Both pieces are listed on eBay, a little something to remind you of Springtime during the coming Winter chill!

Senorita Muerte

I saved a "Southern Belle" from her kitschy fate and gave her a new life as "Senorita Muerte". I'm very pleased with her transformation, and I just listed her on eBay this evening. I think she'd make a beautiful altar piece. I almost kept her for myself. ;-)

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After:

Dia de los Muertos

Day of the Dead is quickly approaching (Nov. 2nd), and I've been quite busy creating custom sugar skulls and various decorative pieces. I'm hoping to create an altar in memory of my Grandfather this year. To create your own traditional altar, you'll need: a photo of your departed loved one, a food offering (their favorite food perhaps), candles, marigold flowers, and a sugar skull (often these skulls will feature the loved ones name). However, your altar is personal, and you can have whatever you'd like. It's about your memories and what brings you closest to your loved one. I've added a link to a video that shows some very large altars, and explains the meaning behind "Dia de los Muertos":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIriLTyoaC0