Wile E. Coyote

Coyote

Canis Iatrans

It's 1:30am...Really, I should be in bed right now.  I just came in from a late night out...I drove home, alone on the dark and mostly deserted streets of Pasadena, the night before the busiest, most exciting night that Pasadena is host to, New Year's eve on Colorado Blvd.  

I stopped for a light and glanced to my right. Out of the corner of my eye I glanced a shadow moving in the darkness near the curb.  I thought it could be a stray dog... I'm a sucker for a stray dog, so I made a right turn to further investigate.  There, illuminated by my headlights, standing calmly on the sidewalk of a beautiful tree lined street dotted with quaint little houses, was a gorgeous coyote.  He was so calm and unafraid of my approaching headlights, he looked right at me at one point and when I met his eyes my heart broke just a little bit.  I was reminded of how humanity is encroaching, bit by bit on this stunning creature's habitat...so out of place here amongst the concrete, asphalt, and cars whizzing by....just makes me so very sad.  

Weekly Feature: Something Blue

From here on out I'll be doing a weekly "Something Blue" feature showcasing the wonderful artisans whose work, like mine, is available on Etsy.  This feature's theme will be...you guessed it, the color blue. It happens to be one of my favorite colors (surprised?) so why not indulge my visual senses, and yours of course, with this new weekly feature?

With great pleasure, allow me to introduce Bird Watching.  A self described nature lover whose delightful, hand drawn bird pendants will capture your heart...

Blue Chickadee Pendant Necklace

Isn't she cute?

Light Blue Bird Pendant Necklace

Irresistible!

I had an opportunity to ask the designer some questions and here is what she had to say:

Q: How would you describe your 'style'?

A: I'm not sure I have one set style.  I am in to so many different things, it just depends on what I like at the moment.

Q: What inspires you?

A: Nature definitely inspires me, as well as looking at all the other great shops on Etsy!

Q: How long have you been selling on Etsy?

A: I have been selling on Etsy since March of 2008.  So, about 5 months or so.

Q: What is your favorite shade of blue?

A: I like the pure, primary blue the best, I think!