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This is an old Chev (don’t know the year) that made me think of my grandfather. He had a green one a few years older than this one.I added the garage behind it and don’t think it turned out too bad!
JUST LIKE GRANDPA'S
This is an old Chev (don’t know the year) that made me think of my grandfather. He had a green one a few years older than this one.I added the garage behind it and don’t think it turned out too bad!
Friendly Encounters
This is another in a series of meetings of my friends and celebs.
I have known Nick Verveniotis for several years. I don't think we ever officially played on the same softball team, but I know we have each subbed on the other's team many times. Nick usually allows me to take the catchers position (mainly because he can play any of the other positions better than me).
I have also played a few Thanksgiving Turkey Bowls with and against Nick. A couple years ago, wearing the gold and black of the Steelers, Nick was a man on a mission, intercepting 3 passes and being named our MVP.
Today however, I am featuring Nick for another reason. Nick met Cubs legend Ronnie "Woo Woo" Wickers at a game last season. For those who don't know of Wickers (oh how lucky you are), he is a mainstay at Cubs games. He is easily found (or heard) because he screams "Woo" incessitantly. Usually, he places the "Woo" in between a player's first and last name, as in "Geo woo Soto woo Geo woo Soto woo Geo...", seemingly only stopping for an occasional breath (or beer).
Nick also adds that he once saw WooWoo at a wake and he was in full Cubs gear. Nick swears that he is not kidding us either. Unfortunately, I believe him on that one.
Nick Verveniotis and Ronnie Wickers in Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL-Summer 2008.
I have known Nick Verveniotis for several years. I don't think we ever officially played on the same softball team, but I know we have each subbed on the other's team many times. Nick usually allows me to take the catchers position (mainly because he can play any of the other positions better than me).
I have also played a few Thanksgiving Turkey Bowls with and against Nick. A couple years ago, wearing the gold and black of the Steelers, Nick was a man on a mission, intercepting 3 passes and being named our MVP.
Today however, I am featuring Nick for another reason. Nick met Cubs legend Ronnie "Woo Woo" Wickers at a game last season. For those who don't know of Wickers (oh how lucky you are), he is a mainstay at Cubs games. He is easily found (or heard) because he screams "Woo" incessitantly. Usually, he places the "Woo" in between a player's first and last name, as in "Geo woo Soto woo Geo woo Soto woo Geo...", seemingly only stopping for an occasional breath (or beer).
Nick also adds that he once saw WooWoo at a wake and he was in full Cubs gear. Nick swears that he is not kidding us either. Unfortunately, I believe him on that one.
Nick Verveniotis and Ronnie Wickers in Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL-Summer 2008.Supergirl
Like many red-blooded males, I've always had a soft spot for Supergirl - mainly due to the 1984 Helen Slater film, which I always thought was great fun.
Here's a personal piece I created this weekend, over a couple of hours. Supergirl on patrol over a Kandor/ Chicago/ Seattle type city.
(Above)
Supergirl, keeping an eye out for trouble.
Don't peek up that skirt.
"Sexy but strong" is how I always envisaged Supergirl - I like the idea that any superheroine other than Wonder Woman can be powerful (and not just great big boobs in a super-suit, Power Girl!)
In other news - I'm about to start work on a new cover for the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, 2000AD - which sounds like it should be a fun piece - I'll keep you posted!
Here's a personal piece I created this weekend, over a couple of hours. Supergirl on patrol over a Kandor/ Chicago/ Seattle type city.
(Above)Supergirl, keeping an eye out for trouble.
Don't peek up that skirt.
"Sexy but strong" is how I always envisaged Supergirl - I like the idea that any superheroine other than Wonder Woman can be powerful (and not just great big boobs in a super-suit, Power Girl!)
In other news - I'm about to start work on a new cover for the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, 2000AD - which sounds like it should be a fun piece - I'll keep you posted!
Color Club Decals
Today just an easy and fast manicure using Color Club decals from Black and White collection.
How cute are those?
As you know, i am not a decal person, but those just touched my heart :)
I wore this manicure for 3 days, and nothing happened to the decals!!! It also was very easy to apply it using the orange stick, and i loved that you don't even have to press hard for them to stick completely.
How cute are those?
As you know, i am not a decal person, but those just touched my heart :)
I wore this manicure for 3 days, and nothing happened to the decals!!! It also was very easy to apply it using the orange stick, and i loved that you don't even have to press hard for them to stick completely.
CANDY CANE NAILS
These are fimo clay candy canes that I purchased from oaktreedollshouseminiatures.com
One these nails I added sequins into the acrylic and painted on snowflakes.
On these nails I did a fade and added fimo clay snowmen on the ring fingers from kennickkreations.com. I also painted on snowflakes.
One these nails I added sequins into the acrylic and painted on snowflakes.
On these nails I did a fade and added fimo clay snowmen on the ring fingers from kennickkreations.com. I also painted on snowflakes.
Bear Down Sunday #11
The Chicago Bears (4-6) face the Minnesota Vikings (9-1) today. Today's game will bring a new twist to the rivalry. That twist is #4, Brett Favre, facing us in the purple and gold for the first time. Today though, I am featuring a former member of the Vikings, who played a less glamorous position and mostly for another team, but was a native Minnesotan. However, he did all of this in Hall of Fame fashion.
Jim Langer played 10 years with the Miami Dolphins and 2 for the Vikings. He was a 4 time All-Pro and 3 time Super Bowl champion. Meeting players like Langer is always cool. Langer really appreciated everyone who approached him. He gladly posed for pictures throughout the whole show (Ultimate Collectibles Show).
I talked to Langer about the offensive line (okay, I tried showing off by naming the entire Dolphins line from that era, including a few reserves). He seemed genuinely impressed by my trivial knowledge, but really just happy to be talking to good, respectful fans. He even seemed somewhat surprised by the attention he got.
By the way, that is long-time QB in the background in the right background. I'll have more on Morrall in the near future.
Jim Langer and me in Oaks, PA-October 2009.
Jim Langer played 10 years with the Miami Dolphins and 2 for the Vikings. He was a 4 time All-Pro and 3 time Super Bowl champion. Meeting players like Langer is always cool. Langer really appreciated everyone who approached him. He gladly posed for pictures throughout the whole show (Ultimate Collectibles Show).
I talked to Langer about the offensive line (okay, I tried showing off by naming the entire Dolphins line from that era, including a few reserves). He seemed genuinely impressed by my trivial knowledge, but really just happy to be talking to good, respectful fans. He even seemed somewhat surprised by the attention he got.
By the way, that is long-time QB in the background in the right background. I'll have more on Morrall in the near future.
Jim Langer and me in Oaks, PA-October 2009.More one stroke nails
Here are some more of my recent manicures made with acrylic paints.
Please let me know how do you think i could improve those designs in terms of colors and composition. Please tell what do you like and don't like, i really want to hear some critics
Garden Rose
Aqua Flower - for some reason those paints are not showing up well on pictures, so i played with brightens to intensify the colors
Please let me know how do you think i could improve those designs in terms of colors and composition. Please tell what do you like and don't like, i really want to hear some critics
Garden Rose
Aqua Flower - for some reason those paints are not showing up well on pictures, so i played with brightens to intensify the colors
Dragon Magazine release
Hey everybody! Just posting up a piece that just got released from Dragon magazine #381. Don't really like this one... Lots of stuff wrong but I'll try and fix those problems in my later pieces!
Started working straight color after I did this and have had a much better time... So hopefully the next few will sit better with me D:.
Metal! Kraken - 'The Curse'
Started working straight color after I did this and have had a much better time... So hopefully the next few will sit better with me D:.
Metal! Kraken - 'The Curse'
7 Strange Plastic Surgery Procedures on MSNBC.com
There is an interesting slide show on MSNBC.com listing 7 Strange Plastic Surgery Procedures. Here they are, and whether or not I perform them:
1. Cankle Lipo - I do this surgery occasionally, but there is a high risk of fluid collections and other complications.
2. Earlobe Lift - This is a surgery I perform often, and recently discussed the "Pac Man Earlobe Lift" on the Fox News Channel.
3. Fillers in Your Feet - Mostly done by podiatrists.
4. Golf Ball Chin - As popularized by Chef Gordon Ramsay. I almost never inject Botox here, since people almost never ask for it.
5. Radish Calf - Huh? What the heck is this?
6. Knee Lipo - I do this all the time, mainly to the inner knee fat.
7. Necklace Lines - This is a silly name given to neck wrinkles. They are very difficult to get rid of, like the wrinkles in the palm of your hand. A good facelift may marginally improve them, but they are there to stay.
Here are two more strange, but true, surgeries they left out: Dimple Creation and Second Toe Shortening.
For the MSNBC article, click here.
Thanks for reading.
Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
Holiday Music-Part 2:Jason Mraz
Continuing my quest to highlight the very best of holiday music, I present one of the newest holiday song releases. This one is a live version of "Winter Wonderland" by Jason Mraz.
Mraz and Toco Rivera put a quick beat into this holiday classic. About halfway through it, Mraz kicks it up even more with a bit of holiday scatting. A holiday song with scatting!!! Now that's my kind of holiday song.
Unfortunately, I don't think this song is available on any cd. I did find it available to be downloaded and/or purchased on several sites.
Unfortunately, I don't think this song is available on any cd. I did find it available to be downloaded and/or purchased on several sites.
Goldy Stamp over black
Hello dear readers!
hope each of you had a wonderful thanksgiving , and great "Black Friday" (i personally past on that this year).
Quick and easy stamp manicure today - i used 24K from China Glaze Khrom collection for stamping. It is not working as good as other CG khromes, but turned out quite well on black polish. Not really visible over dark blue or all lighter ones.
I am still in search for perfect gold polish that will work with stamping.
hope each of you had a wonderful thanksgiving , and great "Black Friday" (i personally past on that this year).
Quick and easy stamp manicure today - i used 24K from China Glaze Khrom collection for stamping. It is not working as good as other CG khromes, but turned out quite well on black polish. Not really visible over dark blue or all lighter ones.
I am still in search for perfect gold polish that will work with stamping.
Mail Me Art
I finished my submission for "Mail Me Art" project. I decided to paint on a bubble wrap envelope, I like the texture. The idea is to let the receivers know if there is anything in the envelope, thus, the words "empty". I actually like the back better than the front of the envelope. Oh well, sometimes that just happens and you have to go with the flow.
New Steampunk Jewelry designs of the week
New Steampunk Jewelry designs of the week
This is a Blue fire Agate Ring , I took a picture to show how it look like on a finger.
Most of the ring i make are unisex .
This is a ring that sold on the same day it was listed on ETSY .
I used Blue fire agate and a rare watch movement crown with a sapphire jewel.
This is a One of a kind ring i made with a
Golden Slit pupil taxidermy reptile Glass eye
Here's some new ring with Labradorite . The first one is very mechanical . I choose a contrasting copper metal to accentuate the color of the stone .
This is a ring in my Orbit model in which i use Labradorite centerpiece and 2 Spectrolite satellites
This is a new necklace of my Victorian Steampunk collection . I used Victorian style antiqued metal and atomic alien green beads to create a sci-fi look .
The pendant is made of an supreme quality peridot glass .
This is one of my favorite of the week .
This Victorian steampunk necklace is made with Antiqued metal and RARE iridescent fossil Ammonites . That specie existed around 400 million years ago and is now Extinct
Labradorite and Scarab bracelet :
This is a new Steampunk Tie Tack pin with a bulova watch face.
This is a pin with a watch movement .
Those are my newest Reptilian Tie Tack
Check out my Etsy boutique for more :
STEAMPUNK JEWELRY
This week i made many more designs , including some Victorian style steampunk Necklace. A few labradorite Rings and a bracelet with a scarab . Also a few new one of a kind tie tack . I still have much more that i need to list in my Etsy boutique this week . I have 3 new colors of swarovski crystal for new ring that i will be adding this weekend and a some new bracelet .
This is a Blue fire Agate Ring , I took a picture to show how it look like on a finger.
Most of the ring i make are unisex .
This is a ring that sold on the same day it was listed on ETSY .
I used Blue fire agate and a rare watch movement crown with a sapphire jewel.
This is a One of a kind ring i made with a
Golden Slit pupil taxidermy reptile Glass eye
Here's some new ring with Labradorite . The first one is very mechanical . I choose a contrasting copper metal to accentuate the color of the stone .
This is a ring in my Orbit model in which i use Labradorite centerpiece and 2 Spectrolite satellites
This is a new necklace of my Victorian Steampunk collection . I used Victorian style antiqued metal and atomic alien green beads to create a sci-fi look .
The pendant is made of an supreme quality peridot glass .
This is one of my favorite of the week .
This Victorian steampunk necklace is made with Antiqued metal and RARE iridescent fossil Ammonites . That specie existed around 400 million years ago and is now Extinct
Labradorite and Scarab bracelet :
This is a new Steampunk Tie Tack pin with a bulova watch face.
This is a pin with a watch movement .
Those are my newest Reptilian Tie Tack
Check out my Etsy boutique for more :
STEAMPUNK JEWELRY
Stay Tuned to Jenniffer Weigel
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending a book discussion featuring Jenniffer Weigel and Theresa Rowley at Burke's Books in Park Ridge (IL). Weigel's book Stay Tuned:Conversations with Dad from the Other Side was the backdrop for an evening of introspection, enlightenment and enjoyment.
Weigel is the daughter of long-time Chicago sportscaster (and personal favorite) Tim Weigel. In 2001, Tim died from a brain tumor. During his battle, while Tim looked for alternative methods to help his fight, Jenniffer looked for alternative answers in life (and death). After Tim passed, Jenniffer continued her pursuit to connect with her father.
One woman who contributed immensely to Jenniffer's journey was Dr. Therese Rowley, a Chicago-based psychic (who also happens to be a strategic business consultant). Rowley helped Jenniffer in much the same way she has helped hundreds of others.
Together these women stress that we are all where we are supposed to be. When we are ready to be elsewhere, we will go there. It's about understanding oneself, one's world and one's place in the world. It's about acceptance and awareness.
Trust me, that is just my own simplistic summary. (You can read a slightly more detailed version in my online piece for Global Traveler.) What Weigel and Rowley offer is so much more. I highly recommend Stay Tuned. It's a book for everyone. It opened my mind to many possibilities and has inspired me to deeper pursue these topics.
Jenniffer starred in a one-woman show (I'm Spiritual, Dammit!) based on Stay Tuned and is in the process of writing her second book (due out in 2010?). I am already waiting for that book release.
Jenniffer Weigel and me in Park Ridge, IL-November 2009.
Weigel is the daughter of long-time Chicago sportscaster (and personal favorite) Tim Weigel. In 2001, Tim died from a brain tumor. During his battle, while Tim looked for alternative methods to help his fight, Jenniffer looked for alternative answers in life (and death). After Tim passed, Jenniffer continued her pursuit to connect with her father.
One woman who contributed immensely to Jenniffer's journey was Dr. Therese Rowley, a Chicago-based psychic (who also happens to be a strategic business consultant). Rowley helped Jenniffer in much the same way she has helped hundreds of others.
Together these women stress that we are all where we are supposed to be. When we are ready to be elsewhere, we will go there. It's about understanding oneself, one's world and one's place in the world. It's about acceptance and awareness.
Trust me, that is just my own simplistic summary. (You can read a slightly more detailed version in my online piece for Global Traveler.) What Weigel and Rowley offer is so much more. I highly recommend Stay Tuned. It's a book for everyone. It opened my mind to many possibilities and has inspired me to deeper pursue these topics.
Jenniffer starred in a one-woman show (I'm Spiritual, Dammit!) based on Stay Tuned and is in the process of writing her second book (due out in 2010?). I am already waiting for that book release.
Jenniffer Weigel and me in Park Ridge, IL-November 2009.
I'm dangerous but fun
Friday 27th November 2009
This twin set can be worn together
or seperately depending on how you feel.
I'm dangerous, but fun.
Original badges made from recycled timber,
4.5cm length
weigh nothing
pack a punch
friday special $12 incls. postage.
paypal only
australia only
first in best dressed.
GONE!
cheers neil
MY AGE, BUT IN BETTER SHAPE
For a few years I was in a gallery in Rising Sun, IN, about a 50 minute drive from my house. One day while I was in my “car painting mode” I saw this old Ford truck in Aurora, IN, so I stopped and took a photo and later painted it.One day I opened an art magazine and was dumbfounded – for a moment I thought it was my painting! When I showed it to my husband, he thought the same thing!
The artist who is in the magazine lives in Pennsylvania and paints in oil, but it really looks like the same truck – even the angle of the photo is the same!
(My photo and painting are on the left side above)
“My Age, But in Better Shape”
Giving Thanks
I hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving with family and friends. I'm looking forward to taking some time to relax this weekend. There are so many things God has blessed me with. I am thankful for:
- My family and friends, who mean everything to me.
- Good health all around.
- My thriving practice, which allows me to live a comfortable life.
- My patients, whose trust I value and appreciate beyond words.
- My employees and coworkers, without whom I could not be the doctor I am.
- All of the people in media, the writers and producers, who have been kind enough to include me in their stories and programs.
- You, the readers of this blog, who take the time out of your lives to read my thoughts and opinions. Thank you for visiting this blog over 8 million times over the last three years!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks for reading.
Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:
Ramsey Lewis Salutes Literacy
Ramsey Lewis is a jazz music composer, radio personality and Chicagoan. Lewis has 5 gold records and 3 Grammy Awards. He truly is a music legend.
When I approached Lewis about appearing in the NIE ad series for Lerner Newspapers, he worked for WGN (part of the Chicago Tribune company), while Lerner was owned by the Chicago Sun-Times. Despite the fact that it was technically a competitor, Lewis quickly agreed to be part of the series. The cause was bigger than the company rivalry.
It was an honor having Lewis appear in our ad series. Having people like Lewis gave the NIE ad series instant recognizability and added credibility.
I also give credit to Christina Royston (now at the Sun-Times). Royston really did a beautiful job with this ad. It was definitely one of her best efforts.
As always, I give extra credit to Laurie. Without Laurie's input, this ad series would have failed miserably.
Until I could afford leisure travel, books were my window to the world. I still visit places, cultures and interesting minds through reading.
--Ramsey Lewis as quoted in the NIE ad series in 1994
When I approached Lewis about appearing in the NIE ad series for Lerner Newspapers, he worked for WGN (part of the Chicago Tribune company), while Lerner was owned by the Chicago Sun-Times. Despite the fact that it was technically a competitor, Lewis quickly agreed to be part of the series. The cause was bigger than the company rivalry.
It was an honor having Lewis appear in our ad series. Having people like Lewis gave the NIE ad series instant recognizability and added credibility.
I also give credit to Christina Royston (now at the Sun-Times). Royston really did a beautiful job with this ad. It was definitely one of her best efforts.
As always, I give extra credit to Laurie. Without Laurie's input, this ad series would have failed miserably.
Until I could afford leisure travel, books were my window to the world. I still visit places, cultures and interesting minds through reading.
--Ramsey Lewis as quoted in the NIE ad series in 1994
Steampunk Jewelry : Ring with Swarovski Crystal
Steampunk Jewelry :
Ring with Swarovski Crystal
I just introduced 2 new colors of crystal : Clear White and Golden Shadow Crystal .
I will be able to offer these in size 5-12 as soon as i receive my main supply in about 2 weeks . I'm also waiting for Montana Blue and Black Diamond colors .The new Jet black Crystal are already available in different size .
I will be able to offer these in size 5-12 as soon as i receive my main supply in about 2 weeks . I'm also waiting for Montana Blue and Black Diamond colors .The new Jet black Crystal are already available in different size .
New-Steampunk Jewelry Ring with Golden Shadow Crystal
New-Steampunk Jewelry Ring with Clear Crystal
New-Steampunk Jewelry Ring with Jet Black Crystal
Steampunk Jewelry Ring with Bermuda Blue Crystal
Steampunk Jewelry Ring with Volcano Crystal
Steampunk Jewelry Ring with Meridian Blue Crystal
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