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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Two More Lovely Ladies

I was a bad blogger for a while, especially last year. Sometimes, life throws curveballs, and you find yourself in the outfield. That's what happened last year and why I didn't write on the blog or make bears for a while. But once again, I have found that I really need to express myself artistically, both in designing and making bears and in writing. My doctor told me on Tuesday that I am right-brained...I think I had better get busy creatively, then!

Anyway, while I wasn't writing last summer, I did travel back to New Avenue to see my parents and my husband's parents (who live in a nearby town). It was so nice to see them again and also to spend time on the beautiful California coast. On our drive back to Colorado, I got to meet up with two lovely ladies in the Phoenix area: Joanne Livingston of Desertmountainbear and Janice Woodard of Booh Bears. Look! I even have a picture!

Joanne Livingston, me, and Janice Woodard

Though it was about 108 degrees Fahrenheit (42 degrees Celsius) there that day, it was refreshing to meet them and talk teddy bears. (And we ate lunch in a nice, cool ice cream parlor.) Joanne had one of her bears in progress with her; I enjoyed seeing how she uses armature to give her bears movement, and the sculpted feet were wonderful.

I hope we can get together again if I'm driving through Phoenix this year. Thanks for the memories and friendship, Joanne and Janice!

12 comments:

  1. Teddy Bear friends are always special. I'm glad the three of you had a lovely get together.
    Hugs

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    1. And I can't wait to do it again! Too bad we live so far from each other.

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  2. It was so nice to meet you, your husband, and daughter last summer. I am sure someday we will meet up again, you really do not live too far.

    When Wayne comes ;)

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    1. Yes, when Wayne comes! ;o) I am hoping to be driving through your area again this year, so perhaps we can get together and talk bears. Would love to create with you, too.

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  3. So nice meeting you on facebook, Debora! Your blog is warm and friendly - like sitting down for a chat with you over a cup of tea (with honey. I hope I will be one of the lucky ones to meet you in person some day.

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    1. Likewise, Laure! I would love to meet you in person. I'm hoping for a trip to California this year, if not moving there, so maybe we can plan something. Thank you for your sweet comments about my blog; I really enjoy writing and sharing. And tea. Love tea. :o)

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  4. What fun to spend time with other teddy bear artists. Nice to have you back! Hugs, Vicki

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    1. It is such fun. And with the dearth of bear shows near me, I don't get to meet many bear-loving people, so it's been nice to meet other teddy bear creators. Hugs to you, and thanks for the welcome back. :o)

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  5. Good morning Deb :) SO glad life is getting back on track for you! Those curve balls do throw us for a time but it feels even nicer when we get our equilibrium back doesn't it. ♥

    Awww, love the picture of the three of you..so wish I could have been there..would love to meet all three of you in person!!!

    gracious...108*!!! We are going to AZ in May..gosh, I hope it is not that hot then!!!!

    sending big hugs your way, Doreen

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    1. Hi, Doreen! So glad to hear from you! I've written you an e-mail. Hope you're driving so I can see you on your way through Colorado! I'm eager to meet you! I think May is not that hot in Arizona, but it's pretty warm.

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  6. It was great to meet you and your family, Debora. If you end up making your way through Phoenix again this year, let us know! Maybe
    Alison can make it this time, too! Hugs, Janice

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    1. Hi, Janice! It was a lot of fun to meet you. We are hoping to drive through the Phoenix area again this summer and would love to see you and Joanne and possibly Alison. I would also like to meet Felicia. What fun to have a gathering! We are also thinking it would be neat to visit Bearizona on our trip. Bear hugs to you!

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