My Funeral Song (A Long Time From Now).

I was asked today about what song I would want played at my funeral ... and here was my choice. Mostly because it is my favorite song in the world ... such soul. But also because it is a song of mourning. You'd think I would pick something more upbeat for my guests ... knowing that their hearts will be heavy ... but alas, this is my choice for now. Then afterward, perhaps they can play "It's a Beautiful Day" by U2 ... just to remind everyone that life is so damn wonderful ... and to embrace it fully....

What song would you pick???

Love,
Jodi

A Boy, His Dog & His Fish.

Doesn't my boy look so content? I love that look.

Please don't forget to sign up for my $30 Etsy Shop Anniversary Giveaway! And be sure to check out the shop for a $10 Anniversary Sale. As always, thank you for your support.

Lots of Love,

Jodi

Macropinna Microstoma: Truth is Stranger Than Fiction.

I am in awe of this fish ... and the wonders of the ocean. INCREDIBLE stuff that I just had to share. (My jaw was dropped through the whole video - ocean creatures fascinate me).

Enjoy.
~ Jodi

My Etsy Shop: 2nd Anniversary Giveaway!

(Pirate Pillows - my first etsy sale)

Two years ago this week, I began selling some of my handmade goodies on some new online "thingy" called Etsy. Now, Etsy itself is well-known and booming ... my sales have been steady both online and off ... my customers have been so friendly & generous ... I have made numerous treasured purchases from fellow sellers ... and I am ready to celebrate the success of it all with a giveaway!

I am giving away a $30 Gift Certificate to my shop!

And here is how it will work:

1. Please go to my Etsy shop. Take a peak around. Find something you like.

2. Come back to this post and make a comment (see below) about the item that you most like and why.

3. You will then be entered in the giveaway. Winner will be randomly selected on Wed. March 4th at noon EST.

BUT ... you can also earn extra entries if you do any of the following:

1. Follow this blog (see lower right) and earn an extra 5 entries into the drawing.

2. E-mail this post to at least 3 of your friends (cc me at jrenshaw@hotmail.com) and earn an extra 3 entries.

3. Make a purchase from the shop during the giveaway week and earn an extra 10 entries.

4. Blog about this giveaway (put link in comments section of this post) and earn an extra 5 entries.

Sound like fun?

ALSO ... please note that I will be giving away a handmade quilt soon as well ... in honor of a charity. Stay tuned to this blog for details.

Good Luck and Have a Wonderful Day.

Love,

Jodi

Lots & Lots of Snow.

I look forward to telling you all about my big Etsy Anniversary Giveaway ... I really do. I intended to start it today ... but snow, birthdays, and laundry have prevented me from doing so. Instead, I leave you with today's "Appreciation" pic:

Enjoy your day!

Love,

Jodi