Welcome Winter: Embrace the Chill with Style!

As the last autumn leaves fall, the chill in the air signals the imminent arrival of winter. Now is the perfect time to prepare for the cozy days ahead, snuggled up in warm scarves and hats. And, boy, do I have the perfect crochet set to accompany me this winter – a delightful scarf and matching hat that are as stylish as they are snug! I bought this yarn while traveling last month for something to do with my hands during travel or down time. I love the colors.

Embracing the Season Change

With the first flakes of snow just around the corner, there's something magical about winter's impending arrival. Walking through a winter wonderland, wrapped in layers of warmth, brings a sense of comfort and joy. My new crochet scarf and hat ensemble not only keeps me toasty but also adds a touch of flair to my winter wardrobe.

Crocheting has always been my creative outlet, allowing me to weave warmth and style into every stitch. As the temperatures drop, there's nothing quite like the satisfaction of creating handmade pieces that are both practical and fashionable. The intricate patterns of my scarf and hat not only showcase my skill but also make a statement wherever I go.

As I step out into the crisp winter air, I do so with confidence, knowing that I am not just shielded from the cold but also exuding style. The rich hues of my scarf and hat complement the snow-kissed landscape, making me feel like a winter fashion icon. Who says you can't be cozy and chic at the same time?

Winter is coming, and I am more than prepared – are you?

Been a while

No artwork tonight, but as an update... well... I have retired. It was earlier than planned due to health issues. I've retained a lawyer for disability so.... fingers crossed. It really sucks that my future is going to be decided by bureaucrats who know nothing about me.... have no clue what I go through on a daily basis and quite frankly don't live in my broken down and pain filled body. I really did love my job and would still be there if I could handle it. Now I'm forced to defend the fact that I'm in some form of pain all damned day long. I swear I've filled out the same damned form multiple times.

I'm still rendering 3D artwork. I stick to Daz Studio these days. It's superior to my old 3D program, Poser 3D. I have some artwork uploaded to the Daz gallery and just recently I added a few items to the Renderosity gallery. I was heavily involved in Renderosity for the last 20+ years. It's where I got my start in 3D, going from member to coordinator to moderator. Around 2019 or so I was having personal issues and couldn't be as involved as I had been. The site changes administrators frequently and when I went from Coordinator to a Moderator I was told I was being trained to be a head moderator. Then a new admin added a newbie coordinator and within a month named them a head moderator despite their lack of time and experience (obviously a friend situation) Ok, fine... all that meant was that they didn't deserve the dedication and time I had been putting in so I pulled back. Way back. I did the bare minimum which is what they showed me they valued me at. Several years later I was going thought some stuff. Rather than ANYONE of my coworkers or admins asking what was up with me or checking in on me like I expected a network of coworkers..... a new community coordinator decided to just let me go without any discussion or any thought to the years I had dedicated to the site. 20+ years of service and involvement in everything from the freebie section to the Marketplace to their failed magazine and DVD to moderating the forums and gallery with their ever changing rules and regulations were negligible to the new "boss". Her communication proved she had zero people skills and I pulled everything from the site. Hundreds of files. Recently I took a look around the site and saw that she was no longer employed so I thought I would test the waters again. Time will tell.

New plans involve laser engraving. My xtool arrived today and as soon as the rest arrives I plan to create files as well as tangible products and I look forward to new challenges.

"If you don't know your own value, somebody will tell you your value, and it'll be less than you're worth." ~ Bernard Hopkins