Author Archives: civilwarrose5

September 11

Posted on September 12, 2011 by civilwarrose5

I don’t think that I can do an adequate job of expressing in words everything that I feel when I think about September 11, 2001. I was in college and it all seemed so surreal. The fear of the unknown. … Continue reading →

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Cleveland Air Show 9-3-11

Posted on September 6, 2011 by civilwarrose5

This weekend I accompanied Jay to Cleveland, OH in order to attend the 2011 Cleveland Air Show. I had never been to an air show before so I was excited to see what it was all about. Also, I was excited … Continue reading →

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Angel Square Finished!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by civilwarrose5

Well, I did it! I finally finished my Angel Square! Woo-hoo! Here she is: I wish that you could see her in person. She is quite stunning. I also took this picture at work under the florescent lights instead of natural lighting. … Continue reading →

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September??!!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by civilwarrose5

Already?? Are you serious?? Yes, I feel the same way. Where did the summer go? Is it just me or does it feel like the snow has just barely melted? Well, fear not my faithful reader. September is going to … Continue reading →

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Back to School

Posted on September 1, 2011 by civilwarrose5

Schools all over the country are opening their doors as parents jump for joy! The school year has begun! Now, I don’t know what it was like when you were younger, but my family couldn’t afford to buy me and … Continue reading →

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Looking At the Stars

Posted on August 30, 2011 by civilwarrose5

Often when I go outside at night I see a sight similar to the picture that you see above. Up until about a month and a half ago I would just gaze up at the night sky and marvel at … Continue reading →

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Darn Technology!!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by civilwarrose5

I just spent thirty minutes writing a great blog post about seeing Jupiter for the first time this weekend. I was previewing it and was about ready to hit the ‘Publish’ button when my touch pad on my computer when … Continue reading →

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Fear and Confidence

Posted on August 24, 2011 by civilwarrose5

The past couple of posts over on (in)courage have dealt with fear, bravery and confidence. I think that I’m supposed to be picking up a message from it, but I have to admit that I’m not sure just which one. It’s … Continue reading →

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WIPs 8-21-11

Posted on August 22, 2011 by civilwarrose5

It’s been a while since I’ve posted pictures of my WIP. Mainly because I’ve been working on adding the blending filament to the angel’s wing. What a pain that stuff is to work with! The blending filament part is finished, … Continue reading →

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Weird Animals

Posted on August 22, 2011 by civilwarrose5

I guess that I shouldn’t have posted this with the title of ‘Weird Animals’, but that’s what came to mind. The first picture that I want to share with you was taken this morning. I was driving home from Erie … Continue reading →

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