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"Gourds are usually decorated after they are completely dry. The thin epidermis is usually removed if it has not already weathered off. To accomplish this the gourd is usually soaked in water, after which the outer skin is easily peeled or scraped off. Sometimes whole gourds are used, but more often the gourd is cut in half or the top cut off, depending on the the purpose it is to serve, and the seeds and dried pulp are removed and the inside smoothed. The outside of the gourd is then polished with some variety of rough herb. The gourd then may be decorated in this state -- its natural yellow-tan color, which is not unattractive -- or it may be stained various colors by the use of natural dyes.

**this is my newest gourd...called *autumn leaves*...it's half way done, 2day i hope 2 complete this friend!
tks 4 ur kind comments ur heavenly visits, ur favs & 4 simply viewing..have a heavenly day dearhearts!
^i^

"We cannot escape remembering the important things that have happened, and we cannot escape the awareness of the important things that have not happened."
~ Ralph Salisbury, CHEROKEE

There is a Master Plan. There are Natural Laws that run the universe. Everything on the earth has a purpose. Change is constant. That which is built is constantly being destroyed. That which
is loose is being used to build new things. Nothing can be destroyed, only rearranged. Change will happen and every setback is only temporary. In other words, the Creator is in charge. We are not in charge. He designed the universe. He runs the universe and He will change what needs to be changed. As humans, it is easier for us to participate in all of this if we are spiritual. We need to be tuned in. Therefore, God gave us the spiritual concept of acceptance. When things change, we can change ourselves through the principle of acceptance. Great Spirit, let me live today in acceptance of Your will. Today let us do it Your way.

Yup Yup....i still have my holiday tree up...it's still green & fresh...
sooo this year we decorated it 4 the chinese new year...we'll see how long it will last..
wishing u all a heavenly celebration & blessings this year!
^i^

check out more info on this heavenly celebration:
www.chinesefortunecalendar.com/2012.htm

"LOVE is a thing that sharpens all our wits. You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself."
~ Harvey Firestone

Mmmmm
Will be no more

Mmmmm x4
Now that you're gone
Now that you're gone
The sun will be no more
Mmmm
The sun, will be, no more
Mmmmm
Will be, no more

Now that you're gone
The sun
Now that you're gone
The sun, will be, no more
Mmmmm
The sun, will be, no more
Mmmmm
The sun, will be, no more
Mmmmm
Will be, no more

Will be no more
Mmmmm
No more
No more
Mmmmm

The sun
Will be, no more
Mmmmm
Will be, no more

* Lie Down in Darkness * ~ by Moby
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYXK4X48EBs