Thursday, June 14, 2012

Poppin' by..

to say hello! 

I have been so delayed at visits (my apologies dear friends!). For some reason, Blogger is just giving me the darnedest time trying to comment and so it is taking me longer to reach all of you. Have you had the same trouble? Ever since their new "refresh", I've had such trouble.

I successfully wrapped up my first Scholastic book project..hooray! Still trying to find out if I can post a few images here..and two educational e-books online as well. I hope to share them as soon as possible.

Just recently, I had a horrible bout of food poisoning, so I'm finally upright again and catching up with my work and enjoying the start of our summer vacation (kids are outta school..yay!).

Hope you are all well and enjoying sunshine, good food and some downtime. Any fun plans in store for you?  Thank you, as always, for your kind visits and comments..I really appreciate your taking the time to do so, and it means a lot to me! ~ Shirley

update! I figured out blogger's issues...(here's the link for some help that might work for you too..it has to do with cookies (not the baked kind unfortunately). So far so good! : )
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24 comments:

  1. micheleJune 14, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Arrgghh! Yes, the comment boxes have been fickle and frustrating, but seeing your sweet sleepy time bear makes it all better! Glad you've been busy in a good way- Now, you must stay healthy for summer fun! Enjoy that warm sunshine- it has been taking its time here, but I know it's going to get here sooner or later! :o)

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  2. Alexandra MacVeanJune 14, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Congrats on your scholastic and e-book projects! :) Terribly sorry to hear that you were ill but glad that you're doing much better. Your bear is darling and makes me want to snuzzle down for a cup of tea.

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  3. Ces AdorioJune 14, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Oy! I just experienced that "refresh" and lost my comment but Woooohooo! Congratulations on the finished projects. Will look forward to that Scholastic book with that sgnature watercolor strokes. I am so sorry to hear about the food poisoning bout. So glad you are up and well. Tsup!

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  4. Linda HensleyJune 14, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    What a darling bear :) I'm glad you're feeling better. Food poisoning can be miserable. Congrats on your book!!

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  5. k.h.whitakerJune 14, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    oh, no, food poisoning is the pits! Congratulations on the Scholastic project! That's wonderful news. Well I'm glad it's not just my blog that is giving you fits. I haven't had any trouble, well no more than usual, lately. I hope it is cleared up soon. Enjoy the upcoming weekend. :)

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  6. Joyeeta NeogiJune 15, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    What a cute sweet adorable bear! Lovely illustration! Glad to know you feeling better now! Congrats about the successful project!!!

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  7. UnknownJune 15, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    Hello dear! i hope you're fully recovered about this food!
    HOORAY FOR YOUR SUCCEED!

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  8. Cindy D.June 15, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    Aww! Crazy cuteness! And with a double-tassel sleep hat, this must be one special bear. Congratulations on your book project and all the new people you'll bring smiles to! Glad you're over the food sickness, ugh! Happy summer!

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  9. Jenn BowerJune 15, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Sorry to hear about the food poisoning bout. Yuck! Hope you are feeling better. So thrilled to hear about Scholastic and your e-books. You are so deserving of the success. Happy summer and always great to see one of your posts.

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  10. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    So happy to see you are back on blog,Shirley! Love your little bear with candle light! It is so sweet! I am also sorry to hear about your problem with blogging,and the food poisoning. I hope that you are doing all right now!!! Take good care of yourself!!! Hope to see more of your art work!!! BTW, thank you again for taking your time to post comment on my blog. I deeply appreciate it!!! Happy creating art,and happy Summer to you!

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  11. Theresa MacNaughtonJune 15, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    So sorry to hear about the food poisoning. Hope you are totally recovered now! Thank you for popping by to visit with me - I've been absent lately, myself. Such wonderful news about Scholastic and the e-books...that is fantastic! Have a great weekend!

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  12. ArmandeJune 15, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Que c'est mignon !! adorable. I love the little bear.

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  13. BellaJune 16, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Shirley, I hope you're feeling better! Food poisoning is horrible and it leaves you feeling drained and weak. That said, this little bear is the cutest thing I've seen today. I love how he seems to be rushing along with his lit candle! Take care of yourself, sweet lady! Roxy and I send you hugs! :)

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  14. Mauricio AbrilJune 17, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Sorry to hear about your recent health bump, but glad you're back and better. I myself had something recently as well and have been out of commission, at least online. Congrats on the recent project as well. This particular watercolor is beautiful and charming, the character is really cute! Cheers!

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  15. Dear FirefliesJune 17, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Nice to see you popping in, Shirley! That little bear is so adorable...
    Congrats on your projects, can't wait for you to share them with us. :)

    I hope you're well. oxx

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  16. Andrew FinnieJune 17, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Hya Shirley, glad you are better and better and better :) be back later I think my keyboarding is over for the day and so sooenn :(

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  17. Bella SinclairJune 18, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Hello, beautiful!!! Oooh, you are so deliciously busy! Lots of great things to look forward to from you. I'm glad you can happily nom-nom again. Food poisoning = no fun. Hope you and your fantastic family are kickin' off a truly wonderful summer season!!!!! xoxo

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  18. AlexievJune 19, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    I love...

    Best wishes from Buenos Aires...

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  19. Sharon WagnerJune 19, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Thanks for popping over. Your bear is as cute as a button. What ever that means!

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  20. Sarah MellingJune 19, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Hi Shirley! Thanks for that blogger tip...I was having trouble when I commented from my iPad, so maybe this will remedy that. Love your sleepy bear, and am looking forward to seeing your Scholastic project!

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  21. roberto M.June 20, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Hi, Shirley, I read that you were not in good health :(
    but you're better, fortunately :))))
    I'm anxious to see your illustrations!
    This little bear expressing such sweetness that I can not take my eyes off him
    I am sending you a big hug!
    Byeeeeeeeeeeee ♫

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  22. Elizabeth Rose StantonJune 21, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    I have been having some problems lately, too, so I'm so happy for the tip (I was sure I had already left you a comment here).
    I hope by now you are feeling better! I just love your little bear--quintessential cute!!

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  23. Ted BlackmanJune 21, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    A friend just told me he had left a comment on my blog which disappeared the next day. I never saw it. Same problem?

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  24. Ann PilicerJune 22, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Congrats girl on the scholastic! and new ebook stuff! That is great and so good to see you get your stuff out there! Love that! I look forward to seeing what you have created! Hope you are enjoying the kids and food again and the start of a very hot summer so far! Best to u! :D

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