Thursday, December 25, 2008

Pedro the Sheep


Pedro the Sheep
Originally uploaded by rosethistleartworks

He's shy and it's really hard for me to get a picture of him. He was hiding behind a wire fence that I airbrushed out. I forgot one part in the hay on the ground to the left.

I can hardly wait to shear him. Look at all that fluffy wool!!!

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Snowy Sunset through the Aspens 12/18/08


Snowy Sunset through the Aspens 12/18/08
Originally uploaded by rosethistleartworks

No global warming here. :) We've had days and days of below freezing temps and just at sunset tonight, a storm blew through. The sun managed to break open a bit of sky space for it's sunset, though. Saturday's projected high is 5 degrees with a lot more snow.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

The Lady of Shalott Tapestry Weaver

Years ago, when I was just barely 20 or so, I came across a poster print of "The Lady of Shalott" by John William Waterhouse 1888. I just loved it and displayed it prominently where-ever I've moved. I still love the melancholy, rich toned painting. I decided to research it a bit recently and found even more reasons to love it, as well as some other paintings by Waterhouse. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lady_of_Shalott_(painting) I was fascinated to find the Arthurian legend this was based on involved a woman weaving a tapesty which is featured in both paintings.

As a young teenager, I devoured books of Arthurian Legends. "The Crystal Cave" by Mary Stewart 1970 and "The Hollow Hills" also by Mary Stewart told from the viewpoint of Myrddin Emrys also known as Merlin. So, I was surprised to find that The Lady of Shalott was inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem of the same name, written in 1832, and based on Arthurian Legends. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lady_of_Shalott

In my study of the Bible, I've also been surprised to find links to Arthur of ancient times, the Knights of the Round Table, and The Quest for the Holy Grail. "Traditions of Glastonbury" is a very interesting video and book on the subject written by E. Raymond Capt a Biblical Archeologist. This work also elaborates on Jesus' "missing years". http://www.geocities.com/regkeith/rkeith5b.htm

If The Stone of Scone, also known as The Coronation Stone and The Stone of Destiny that literally every king and queen of England, Ireland, and Scotland have been coronated over to this present day, and its FULL history is understood, then it is not too difficult to understand how all these topics intertwine in harmony. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_of_Scone

Could it be that those rings were how the Israelites carried that Stone, or "pillar" of Jacob for 40 years? Could that crack be where Moses struck the Stone, The Rock and precious Life Giving Water flowed out? Is there yet unfulfilled prophesy regarding this Stone?

Eze 21:27
I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no more, until He come Whose right it is; and I will give it Him.

If you follow the link on The Stone of Scone, you will see that The Stone has been overturned, overturned, and overturned and now resides in Scotland again.

Friday, December 5, 2008

My husband is okay Thank God

My husband was just in a 3 car accident. Apparently, there was something in the north bound lanes that caused a north bound car to swerve into the south bound lanes and hit the truck that was in front of my husband's car. The first collision caused the formerly northbound car to spin around a couple of times, still heading into the oncoming traffic. They hit my husband's car next despite his slowing and trying to avoid the scene. His car was totaled. Everyone in the first north bound car came out without injury. My husband has bruising and a bloody nose. But, the man who was driving the truck southbound and was hit first, died. He was not wearing a seatbelt. There were two other people in his truck with him that are hospitalized and should be okay according to the police.

The initial terror I felt when my husband called and told me he was in a 3 car accident, was replaced by relief and gratitude to God to hear he had minimal injuries. But, that has been replaced by grief for that poor man and his two passengers and their families. That man was in his own lane when a car just crossed over and hit him. I ask all of you who pray, please pray for this man's family and friends at this time of sudden shock and loss. He is with our Father now, but I can only imagine the grief and shock for those still here as they deal with this unexpected event. Also, please pray for his passengers to be healed and comforted. My heart goes out to them.

Oh, Lord. I just saw the story on the 10:00 news. The first driver that swerved to avoid an object in the dark road is 16. Please keep him and his family also in your prayers. http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/06/one-dead-six-hurt-in-head-on-wreck/

Deer in Morning Snow Storm


Deer in Morning Snow Storm
Originally uploaded by rosethistleartworks

I captured these poor deer on film this morning after they had been hiding in our trees for shelter from our snow storm. They look so cold. Check out the antlers on that young buck.

There were at least 20 spread out down the hill to the left. Our llamas are inside that shelter on the right, watching the deer.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Merry Christmas! another card


Merry Christmas! another card
Originally uploaded by rosethistleartworks

In Luke chapter one, Jesus' birthday can be determined if the "course of Abia" is understood. The Levitical priests split up their times of duties in the Temple into specific times for each course. The course of Abia was 06/13-06/19 and the weekly Sabbath. More information on the priests' courses can be found here "(note that Abia is also spelled Abijah) biblelight.net/sukkoth.htm


Once the dates of the course of Abia are understood, we can determine the date of conception for John the Baptist. He was six months in the womb the day Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel. (Luke 1:26) She went "with haste" to her Elisabeth where John the Baptist was six months in her womb and leapt at the presence of Jesus in Mary's womb.

So, December 25th we celebrate the day God gave us His only begotten Son. Jesus was conceived and God truly began to dwell with man on earth.

Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Matthew 1:23 "Behold a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."

God is good and God keeps His promises.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!


Merry Christmas!
Originally uploaded by rosethistleartworks

In Luke chapter one, Jesus' birthday can be determined if the "course of Abia" is understood. The Levitical priests split up their times of duties in the Temple into specific times for each course. The course of Abia was 06/13-06/19 and the weekly Sabbath. More information on the priests' courses can be found here "(note that Abia is also spelled Abijah). http://biblelight.net/sukkoth.htm


Once the dates of the course of Abia are understood, we can determine the date of conception for John the Baptist. He was six months in the womb the day Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel. (Luke 1:26) She went "with haste" to her Elisabeth where John the Baptist was six months in her womb and leapt at the presence of Jesus in Mary's womb.

So, December 25th we celebrate the day God gave us His only begotten Son. Jesus was conceived and God truly began to dwell with man on earth.

Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Matthew 1:23 "Behold a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."

God is good and God keeps His promises.

Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Planned Parenthood covers up sexual abuse




Indiana Planned Parenthood Covers Up Sexual Abuse of 13-year Old - video powered by Metacafe

Handmade Venues Traffic Rankings

I just found this fantastic list of so many handmade selling sites and their traffic rankings. I had to share. http://shinyadornments.com/wordpress Thank you Kristy! All this work you've done and the information you've shared is fantastic.

Check out http://artfire.com which hasn't even officially opened yet! They have extensive marketing plans and plan on featuring artists, unlike other handmade sites who focus on gathering more and more shops exclusively, which drowns out loyal shops

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Venus, Jupiter and the Sliver Moon December 2008


Venus, Jupiter and the Sliver Moon December 2008
Originally uploaded by rosethistleartworks

I played with the color balance and contrast in Photoshop on this photo of Venus, (lower bright star), Jupiter (smaller bright star higher up), and the sliver of a moon taken 12/01/08, handheld digital.

Venus Jupiter and the Moon 12/01/08


Venus Jupiter and the Moon 12/01/08
Originally uploaded by rosethistleartworks

Right at twilight on this snowy evening, Venus and Jupiter twinkled brightly just under our sliver moon.