Category Archives: Graphic Design

Aarrr! Pass the grog, me hearties!

Posted on September 19, 2014 by

How quickly a year passes! Talk like a Pirate day was upon me before I knew it! It’s just for fun, as the founders of this day say, and if you join in the chorus of the sea chanty and … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Pi Season

Posted on September 14, 2014 by

The weather is turning cold here in Montana, and we already have snow on the mountains. Pumpkin pie flavored everything is on its way in the shops. I grew up making pies and cakes with my mother. When I left … Continue reading →

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Wrestle With My Demons And Sometimes Snuggle

Posted on September 7, 2014 by

It has been one of those days… so I thought I would share with you one of the most popular sayings I’ve had for the last couple of years in my online shops. Sometimes I wrestle with my demons. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Be The Person Your Dog Thinks You Are

Posted on April 21, 2014 by

Dog lovers know how powerful this imperative is.

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I Don’t Shave For Sherlock Holmes

Posted on April 13, 2014 by

Watson, you should put that on a tee shirt.

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Not My Circus Not My Monkey Polish Proverb

Posted on March 31, 2014 by

“Self care” is a phrase I keep in mind to manage stress in life. It is important to maintain our own peace of mind while the stressful drama of others whirls around us. This is an old Polish proverb that … Continue reading →

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Copyright Infringement and Public Ignorance

Posted on December 29, 2013 by

I’ve had my designs stolen a number of times over the decades, and every time I’ve tracked it down, it was because the person was basically ignorant about copyright and that they can’t just use and sell anything they like.  … Continue reading →

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