UPDATE : 23 March 2020

A Note From Marie

To my fellow bloggers I am sending my first bulletin regarding my situation, health-wise.

I deeply appreciate the good wishes you have sent me and it is touching to know I'm not forgotten. I have had a very illness-free life so it was a surprise when I had a life-threatening medical emergency necessitating surgery followed by two months in hospital and another 4-5 months under the care of a hospital-in-the-home service. I am improving from day to day. I am pleased to report that I have regained strength in walking (now without aids) and I am becoming more independent and almost well enough to cope with living alone.

My daughter saved my life in so many ways. She refused to give up on me and she nagged and bullied (in the nicest possible way)and persuaded me to believe the fight was worth fighting. She lives in the same street only a minute or two away if help is needed.

My problems melt into insignificance with the pandemic now affecting the lives of every person living on the planet. I wish you all a safe journey through the mayhem of life changing rules and the attack on the economy.

A big thank you to all of you for your thoughtfulness and good wishes.

From Marie aka Ozstuff


Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Three Muses Challenge - Rustle of Spring


Our theme this week is "Rustle of Spring" which you may illustrate in any way that suits.  The idea is to have fun!!  I refrained from using my very short career as a pianist as inspiration.  I almost conquered the beautiful piece "Rustle of Spring" in spite of being jabbed between the shoulder blades with a sharp ruler by a nun whose excuse was keeping me in time!!
Credits for the picture are HERE
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39 comments:

  1. sheila 7727 February 2013 at 07:18

    This was a lovely theme. See the hope and promise of Spring
    here

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  2. Anjas-Artefaktotum27 February 2013 at 07:23

    What a wonderful theme and sample. I think we all wait for spring and the fresh colors.
    Here is my spring
    Thanks for looking and comment,
    hugs Anja

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  3. indybev27 February 2013 at 07:30

    It's nice to think of Spring, though we're to get a couple of inches of snow tonight and tomorrow! Spring seems only a dream at the moment. My Spring is on my blog HERE

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  4. Taluula27 February 2013 at 07:31

    Gorgeous sample, Marie.

    You can find mine on my blog.

    TFL

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  5. Liz27 February 2013 at 07:40

    what gorgeous inspiration and now I feel terribly guilty that my muse had no intention of behaving this week.
    Very literal interpretation of the theme from me (some would say invisible)
    http://quirkyart.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/lets-crank-it-up.html

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  6. bluegiraffe (Sherry)27 February 2013 at 07:42

    Beautiful, beautiful sample, Marie! Here's mine, on my blog.

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  7. Lori Saul27 February 2013 at 08:13

    http://ravenpainting.blogspot.com/2013/02/rites-of-spring.html

    Looking forward to all of the beautiful signs of Spring. My entry is on my Ravenpainting blog. Thanks for looking!

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  8. Lori Saul27 February 2013 at 08:33

    http://www.ravenpainting.blogspot.com/2013/02/rites-of-spring.html

    Sorry my first entry didn't copy right. Go to www.ravenpainting.blogspot.com to see my entry. Thanks1

    Lori

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  9. Gayle Page-Robak27 February 2013 at 08:39

    SPRING

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  10. peggy gatto27 February 2013 at 09:22

    what a day brightener!!!

    http://wwwpeggysamusement.blogspot.com/2013/02/3-muses-rustle-of-spring.html

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  11. TG27 February 2013 at 09:38

    Are you sure that's rustling and not ticking? I could swear I hear it ticking...

    http://tg-cache.blogspot.com/2013/02/rustle-of-spring.html

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  12. Bill27 February 2013 at 09:50

    I've added my entry to my blog here. I definitely can't wait for spring to arrive in the United States!

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  13. Deann27 February 2013 at 10:33

    A very wishful challenge...

    http://www.thewhimseyasylum.blogspot.com/

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  14. Unknown27 February 2013 at 12:39

    Great theme for a challenge. I have been following your wonderful blog and the challenges for quite some time but this is the first time I felt brave enough to make my own.

    http://calliopeswork.blogspot.com/2013/02/rustle-of-spring-three-muses-challenge.html

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  15. Electra27 February 2013 at 13:35

    Those nuns. What goes around comes around. This is a beauty, Marie!
    MIne is here

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  16. johanna27 February 2013 at 13:39

    wonderful sample! winter for sure is long enough now...
    here is my entry:
    http://johanna-mixedmediafun.blogspot.de/2013/02/three-muses-rustle-of-spring.html

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  17. Rein27 February 2013 at 15:09

    My entry is on my blog

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  18. mary.kg27 February 2013 at 15:21

    Bonjour!
    mon challenge est sur mon blog
    http://maryailleursunautrejour.blogspot.fr/
    Amicalement Mary.kg

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  19. Junibears27 February 2013 at 16:45

    My Spring picture is on my Blog, thanks for looking. xx

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  20. Ivy27 February 2013 at 18:48

    My piece for Rustle of Spring, so fun to work with these colors!

    TabithaLenoxBreathofSpring

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  21. Linda Gibbons27 February 2013 at 19:07


    Here's mine! I am SO ready for Spring!

    http://justanothervolunteer.blogspot.com/2013/02/three-muses-rustle-of-spring.html

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  22. suzeeez27 February 2013 at 19:36

    Here's mine :)

    http://suzeeez.blogspot.com/

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  23. Sim27 February 2013 at 20:01

    So true, so beautiful Marie! :)
    My spring is at:
    Sim's Work

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  24. Anonymous27 February 2013 at 23:27

    Marie, that is so classy and fab!
    My Rustle of Spring (love that piano piece) is on my blog: http://lizbethem.blogspot.com

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  25. Anonymous27 February 2013 at 23:41

    I had a problem leaving a comment on your blog, Liz...? No idea why. Your steampunk I-pad is crazy wonderful. You are so clever.xx

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  26. sheila 7728 February 2013 at 01:04

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  27. abby j28 February 2013 at 02:03

    Lovely theme!! My response is on my blog at http://www.thevivere.blogspot.com

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  28. "MOI" Freubel28 February 2013 at 02:17

    it feels a little awkward to be able to participate again after such a long time.....
    I missed you all so much !!!
    My entry is on my blog again ;-)

    Rian XXX

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  29. Poldark-Finland28 February 2013 at 02:26

    Oh I wish the spring would be here soon....waiting for it....here´s my entry

    http://hanenhuusholli.blogspot.fi/search/label/The%20Three%20Muses

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  30. Aranthe28 February 2013 at 04:18

    No time to participate this week or next, but I do like the showcase piece, especially that little bit of stitching detail.

    I look forward to visiting and enjoying all the other entries as well.

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  31. uksharon28 February 2013 at 18:05

    http://uksharon-colouringforpleasure.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/ladybug-crafts-challenge.html

    Thanks

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  32. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA1 March 2013 at 14:51

    A little late, but here I am. Blessings!

    http://arnoldolromero.blogspot.com/2013/03/art-smorgasbord-enjoying-ride.html

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  33. fialo4ka1 March 2013 at 16:41

    Thank you for so inspire idea!
    http://fialo4ka.blogspot.com/2013/03/blog-post.html

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  34. dena ann2 March 2013 at 06:11

    Great work out there this week.

    Here's one more...

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  35. sirkkis2 March 2013 at 19:32

    Spring is coming here, too! It's at my blog...

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  36. Lynne2 March 2013 at 23:32

    Mine is on my Creative Magpie blog.
    Thanks for looking.

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  37. Deborah Verhoeven3 March 2013 at 06:37

    I'm late, I'm late... Here is my springtime contribution, called Pollen Nation.

    Deb
    Deborah's Art

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  38. Anne (cornucopia)3 March 2013 at 21:45

    My piece is on my blog here.

    Thanks for looking.

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  39. Chaosmaus4 March 2013 at 01:51

    Here is my entry
    http://kerstinskartenblog.blogspot.de/2013/03/fairy-greetings.html
    thanks for looking

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