Who's that knocking at my door?

Zenina promised to do a reading for Loretta today. Here they are. She must have told her something special.


Oh man! It's Blind Date Bob! Look who he's here to see. I think they may go out tonight. I'm not so sure. He may just hang out here with her. Why is she so attractive to men? It must be her down to earth and worldly attitude. He's got candy and flowers. What a guy. I think he may be trying to make up his comb over.

Zen Moment

Farushka had complained that her back has been sore ever since she helped me plant flowers this week so I thought the least I could do was to treat her to a massage. Joyce (hands pictured) was absolutely thrilled to meet her and the two of them hit it right off, swapping stories and deep philosphical truths during the entire session. Joyce finished with wishes of infinite love and peace for Farushka to take with her on the rest of her journey. Farushka commented that the hour went WAY too fast and she didn't really want to get off the table but she eventually consented to sit by the fountain and listen to music while I had my turn. She was asleep in minutes. I guess the busy week has taken it's toll.

She'll be taking a midnight plane out of Illinois tonight as she didn't want to miss listening to the jazz band with my friends and me this evening.

More picts

Here's Kaleb being introduced to both, Lucy and Zenina.
Looks like no ones impressed.

Here is Lucy and Zenina sharing the red ribbon.
I actually made one for each after they couldn't agreed to who take it home.

Hank flirting with both the girls...

Hank and Zenina alone at last.

Later today Zenina is going to tell some fortunes and then the girls
will visit with one of the oldest dolls in the studio.
The sun is finally out here and we will be going to some garage sales.
Then there is dinner planned and they'll be off to other parts unknown.
Hank wants to go with them but I said no. That's all
we'd need is for him to be on the his own out there. Who knows what
would happen.

Oh my...what is going on?

What a flirt! Hank the handyman, or so he thinks, has heard that Zenina is in the house. Can I get you anything? Need anything fixed? Wow, did they hit is off or what. She's as bad as he is. All they do is make googly eyes at each other. Now Lucy feels left out.

Jane Doherty ...Stops at Crow Haven Farm

Well hello everyone...I'm sorry we are late, however we have a good excuse. Jane was so busy getting to know everyone here ,and I believe she was little overwhelmed at first, but she is mixing in with all of the other Eclectic Beings here and having a great time.

We were getting ready to head out for outing and Jane was rushing me out of my Studio...She is such a time keeper! LOL

Just look at her here pointing at the time! Oh for heaven sakes! LOL

So we grabbed out bags and headed out. Oh....wait Jane you are going the wrong way!!!!! I told her not to go that way...she didn't listen. She was in such a rush to grab a cup of Java that she landed in the fields of plants...She was ok...she met the Plant Fairy!Off to bed now...it was a long day!

Cheers!

Farushka meets author!

Tuesday evening Farushka had the great honor and privlege to meet with author Joanna Beth Tweedy (pictured) and hear her read from her newly published book THE YONDER SIDE OF SASS AND TEXAS. "Sass (short for Arkansas) and Texas" are the names of the two sisters featured in this lovely, lyrical book. The girls grow up in Southernmost Illinois and eventually travel the world. As Joanna Beth read, Farushka totally identified with Sass and has since then been using some of her favorite phrases such as "Well, ain't that a cat's bark of a thing," and "That's just chicken in the skillet" which is a good thing if you're wanting dinner, but not so good if you're the chicken. She's mentioned more than once now that I'm "older than time's uncle" and reminisced that she's "plain cold-duck cockamamie" crazy over that Jack Daniels sauce from the other day. If you can't understand a thing she's saying when she gets home, you'll need to read the book. After the reading and book signing, Joanna Beth, her beau & playwrite David Logan and Farushka huddled together for some time discussing the possibility of casting her as "Sass" if it becomes a play or movie some day. They told her she had the perfect look for the part and the twang in her voice made her a natural. She posed by the poster -- you can see how she fits right in!! Joanna Beth is also the founder editor of QUIDDITY (an international literary journal) and she has invited Farushka to submit her poetry or travel essays for consideration. She's been holed up in her room with a pencil and wad of paper ever since.

Farushka's first few days

After her initial disappointment & pout at having (heaven forbid) NO COFFEE IN THE HOUSE, Farushka settled in and decided tea would do for this week. Monday she accompanied me on a trip to Springfield, Illinois to visit with my good friend Nancy Long and go shopping for hydrangeas since they've gone on half price sale. We stopped at TGIF where you can see us sharing a grilled chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. She learned that (like me) she's a HUGE fan of TGIF Jack Daniels sauce and even thought the napkin was tasty when lightly dipped in the scrumptious sauce. After lunch we picked out three lovely plants and loaded them into the back of the car. She was a good sport and helped me get them planted the next day. Clearly she has some expertise in this area and I was happy to take her advice.