http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:tucsongal&section=today deviantART RSS for by:tucsongal en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:20:00 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/28004256/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/28004256/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:35:09 PDT absence. It's been quite a year!

Things at the bar are doing well. It's still fun, although
it's a lot of work owning a business like this. We have a
great staff and many wonderful customers who are becoming
frinds and extended family.

To top everuthing off...I'M PREGNANT! That's right, after all these years (my son just turned 16 on Sept 1st) I'm having another baby. My due date is Dec 23. We have about 8 weeks to go now. It's another boy, James Harrison Bell. This is a lot harder at 43 than it was at 27...lol.

Life is good. Marriage is wonderful. Time is limited.

I don't know when I'll find time to check in here again, but know that
I miss you all and think of you often.

Much love,
Heidi

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I promise to get some pics up as soon as I get some from the people who were snapping away. It just figures that mine was the only camera not there that day...lol. But I know got a lot of great shots, as did my best friend (and now cousin) Donnette.

Love and happiness to all!

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Wish me luck on pulling everything together in such a short time. And everyone help me in my efforts to get Theresa here to stand up for me.

Love to all and Happy Holidays!!!

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Ric is a karaoke host. He works nights while I work days. This isn't necessarily an ideal arrangement for alone time, but we manage. Anyway...this week, while I've worked my ass off at the office (shoving 5 days worth of work into 3), this incredible man of mine has scrubbed our house from top to bottom getting ready for our Thanksgiving guests. He has dusted everything, cleaned all the ceiling fans, he's moved all the furniture and vacuumed under it, cleaned both bathrooms, cleaned up the backyard, he was even washing windows when I got home yesterday. Today he chopped all my veggies for tomorrow, finished the tile in the kitchen, stripped the beds and washed the sheets and comforters, vacuumed AGAIN, and is doing a show tonight.

I feel terribly guilty about all the work he's done, but he said I didn't have time with everything else I have to do and working. He said he "wants our house to be tip top for my girl and her friends on our first Thanksgiving together."

All this on top of a sick "wife" and a little one with a bad ear infection. He's a prince among men and the king of my heart. I truly am a very lucky woman.

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I'M A GREAT AUNT!!!!!

]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/12147731/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/12147731/ Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:26:06 PDT has been asking for pics of some of the work I've done, so I've posted a few in scraps. I'll be starting on my son's bedroom this week. He's chosen two shades of green for his paint and my dad and I will be laying wood laminate flooring next weekend. Brent will be painting the kitchen and laundry room so that I can then lay the vinyl.

After that, all that's left is the guest bedroom to paint and new furniture (don't worry V, you'll have a place to sleep when you're here), and the living room to paint and furnish.

I hope to have it all done by my birthday March 31st. If not, it will certainly be finished by the time T and V come April 7th.

Love to all,
Heidi

]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/12073614/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/12073614/ Mon, 05 Mar 2007 20:27:48 PST
On the job front, I got the new job. I got a call today that the offer letter is being prepared and was to be mailed today. It's a little more money and they are still trying to work out whether I get an office at home or get squeezed into our already crowded branch. There really isn't room for me there once the new secretary is hired.

Everything is falling into place. I should have the redecorating completed and the new furniture bought by the time Theresa comes to visit. I'm so excited for her and Vanessa to get here. I'm taking the whole week off to show them the sights in and around Tucson. We will most likely spend a day in historic Tombstone, one at the Desert Museum (I hope the cactus are blooming then), and plenty of time taking photos and having fun. Any volunteers for standby bail money? We haven't needed it yet, but you never can tell...lol.

Thanks for all the good wishes and crossed fingers.

Much Love,
Heidi

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Things with Brent are going great. He's been a huge help with all the painting and such.

As for the new job, I should be hearing something definite next week. My boss seems to think it will be mine, but I'm holding back until I hear for sure. Keep your fingers crossed for me and I'll let you all know as soon as I hear.

Thank you all for your continued support and good wishes.

Love to all,
Heidi

]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/11475000/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/11475000/ Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:58:40 PST
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers and please forgive my emotional roller coaster.

In other news, I'm buying my house from my mom. Things are moving along well and, hopefully, we'll close by mid February.

I am also in the running for a new position within the company I work for. This job will be a significant increase in income and allow me to work from my house. After 16 years of working in a branch, it will be a nice change for me. Keep your fingers crossed for me and I'll keep you updated as things progress.

Love to you all.

Heidi

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Thanks again and I love you all.

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Sometime in late May of early June, my family will be growing. I'm getting married! And I'll be gaining a terrific new son in the bargain.

I've posted some pictures of my family. I'm very happy and very excited.

Happy Holidays to you all!

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Please check out =inerlogic ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/9848298/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/9848298/ Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:16:03 PDT
Next time you hear the phrase "Life begins at 40", believe it. It's been a very good year so far. ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/9610557/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/9610557/ Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:25:56 PDT
Thanks to all who read and commented on my stories. ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/9609210/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/9609210/ Sat, 05 Aug 2006 15:33:27 PDT
Please show some love to *ELBadger ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/9579664/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/9579664/ Wed, 02 Aug 2006 17:14:19 PDT zunitoonz ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/9266822/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/9266822/ Tue, 04 Jul 2006 01:42:19 PDT is just about to hit his 1000th page view. He has promised a new posting when he hits this magic number. I love his work so much that I would like to ask all my friends to please give his page and gallery a look to help him get to 1000.

This is one of my favorites of his beautiful drawings...:[link]

Thanks for your help, and Congratulations, Shay ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/9182866/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/9182866/ Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:48:55 PDT
We didn't even come close to getting arrested (thanks for having bail ready, Darlane).

My boys came up from San Diego on Friday night. It's always good to see them. The DJ at the Royal Room remembered me from my last visit in February. He's a very good looking cowboy (just the kind I like) and will be coming through Tucson in a month or so. He got my phone number and said he'd call when he hit town...we'll see.

For those who read my last little ditty, I delivered the "special gift" to Ryan...he was a bit taken aback, but was very attentive the rest of the night.

T took some pics of me before I left so we'll have something posted soon.

Next time, she has to come here. She now owes me TWO visits. ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8994989/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8994989/ Wed, 07 Jun 2006 01:24:19 PDT I just hit 2000 pageviews! ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8715847/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8715847/ Mon, 08 May 2006 22:48:56 PDT SeductiveByatch encouraged me to post my "stories" here and they seem to be well received.

They have also led me to find a very talented writer who is new to DA. I love his work and even those topics that are not quite to my taste have been found fascinating by me.

If written erotica is to you liking, I encourage you to pay a visit to the remarkable and titilating gallery of ~LordHenryWotton

Happy reading!!!

Heidi ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8563080/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8563080/ Sun, 23 Apr 2006 16:37:18 PDT
I've also cleaned out my gallery today. I moved the birthday and Country Thunder pics to scraps. I hope to concentrate on more artful things and continue to learn what the hell I'm doing.

I want to acknowledge a couple of people who have really encouraged me and help me so much...these are in no particular order...

First who forced me to do this in the first place and began my tuteledge on PS

Second for her loving support and kind, honest critiques.

Third for her encouragement and friendship

and to for offering to continue my education and for the support she gives and the example she sets for all of us in this wonderful community

Thank you all so much..... ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8556165/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8556165/ Sat, 22 Apr 2006 23:40:09 PDT
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]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8526080/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8526080/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 22:03:15 PDT ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8513504/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8513504/ Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:47:06 PDT ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8505855/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8505855/ Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:08:19 PDT
Please check out ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8490433/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8490433/ Sun, 16 Apr 2006 14:58:18 PDT
1. I talk to people who aren't there...sometimes it's easier to express myself that way.

2. I hate jagermeister and I hate redbull, but when mixed together, they make Viagra which is my favorite adult beverage.

3. Gay men love to touch my breasts. So do drunk straight women.

4. I save greeting cards that I receive...I have a box full from years back.

5. I will not tell what my favorite flower is. If a man wants to know, he'll have to care enough to figure it out.

6. I actually like Big & Rich. Most true country music fans don't.


I tag...~Cassandra--Gemini, ~unbearablegrey, , , , ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8426471/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8426471/ Mon, 10 Apr 2006 10:28:01 PDT unbearablegrey Another young photographer with great talent. ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8419389/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8419389/ Sun, 09 Apr 2006 16:04:18 PDT
I sang on Friday. The stage was so big, it felt like walking into a cathedral. The sound was amazing, the crowd was friendly and receptive. I gave one of the best performances of my life. It felt so good!!! I didn't even mind not winning the tickets for next year. As a matter of fact, between thed tickets I won for this year and the incredible experience of singing on that stage to that huge crowd (it was before noon on Friday and the crowd was several thousand strong already) I was already a winner. I sang on the same stage as Big & Rich, Phil Vasser, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Trick Pony, Keith Anderson, Randy Travis and Brooks & Dunn and some other newer acts...ok, so they weren't on the stage when I was, but I stood in the same spot and sang on the same microphone as these fabulous performers!!!! I'm taking the bragging rights!

I have a new band to add to my favorites list...COWBOY CRUSH! This is an all girl group with lots of talent, attitude and energy. Their music is very much for the female listener, just like Gretchen Wilson's, but the guys liked them too. Do yourselves the favor of checking them out.

I took a lot of pics of the crowd and the venue, our friends at their campground where we partied the night away...Robbie took some of me onstage, but he didn't know how to use the zoom so I'll see what I can get there. I'll post to share my experience with all of my DA friends in the next couple of days.

Note to Darlane: Your boy Harry Luge is HOT!!! and talented. I didn't get to talk to him for you though. ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8377218/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8377218/ Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:42:40 PDT
Rain


It’s hard to listen to a hard hard heart
Beating close to mine
Pounding up against the stone and steel
Walls that I won’t climb
Sometimes a hurt is so deep deep deep
You think that you’re gonna drown
Sometimes all I can do is weep weep weep
With all this rain falling down

Strange how hard it rains now
Rows and rows of big dark clouds
When I’m holding on underneath this shroud
Rain

Its hard to know when to give up the fight
Two things you want will just never be right
Its never rained like it has to night before
Now I don’t wanna beg you baby
For something maybe you could never give
I’m not looking for the rest of your life
I just want another chance to live

Strange how hard it rains now
Rows and rows of big dark clouds
When I’m holding on underneath this shroud
Rain

Strange how hard it rains now
Rows and rows of big dark clouds
When I’m holding on underneath this shroud
Rain

Strange how hard it rains now
Rows and rows of big dark clouds
When I’m still alive underneath this shroud
Rain Rain Rain

]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8341824/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8341824/ Sun, 02 Apr 2006 09:31:20 PDT My day started off with a school fieldtrip. My son's school went to the ballet, The Princess and The Pea. This was my first time to go to a ballet...not a bad way to start a new life. After the performance, it was lunch and playtime in the park for a couple of hours and then back to school.
My parents took my son to the cabin for the weekend so I was free to party and play with my friends. Two of my nearest and dearest came all the was from San Diego to spend the weekend with me and to celebrate my special day. They arrived about 7 pm Friday evening and took me out for dinner and a bit of revelry.
Saturday morning I made their favorite breakfast of biscuits and gravy...they only get this when I cook for them...God forbid they should learn to make it for themselves. I then spent the afternoon preparing for a small dinner party with friends at my house...good food, great company.

Then the BIG BASH!!! Party at Al J's!! People I only see about once or twice a year came to the party to wish me a happy birthday. All my closest friends were there...except Theresa, who couldn't make it out from LA...missed you, Baby. Donnette, my best friend, made my cake as she does every year. I drank WAY TOO MUCH! It was so much fun.

I took a lot of photos and am posting several here today. These are not meant to be artful, they are intended only to share my celebration with my DA friends.

Love to all,

Heidi ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8309876/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8309876/ Wed, 29 Mar 2006 23:21:43 PST
Tonight, at the urging of a friend who owns a bar I freqauent and the bribe of sexual favors from my new playmate, I entered a karaoke contest. I hate contests...I never win. First prize was 2 passes to Country Thunder and the opportunity to sing on stage. I WON!!!!

The best part is that I get to take my little redneck son to see his favorite comedian, Larry the Cable Guy...Git-R-Done!!

Now I have to sweet talk my boss into giving me next Friday off. I have to check in by 10:30 AM Friday to sing and meet the artists. My son will be in Heaven if he gets to actually meet Larry.

WOOHOO!!! ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8254953/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8254953/ Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:39:50 PST
Here's the deal: When you read this, please post a comment with a COMPLETELY MADE UP AND FICTIONAL memory of you and me.

It can be anything you want—good or bad—BUT IT HAS TO BE FAKE. It can be a first meeting, an anniversary, a conversation in the car...whatever.

When you're finished, post this little paragraph on your journal and be surprised (or mortified) about what people DON'T ACTUALLY remember about you.

Be as creative as you wish, in fact, the more creative you get, the better.

Don't be afraid to try something different.

Give this a try. We deviants are a creative group, so let those creative juices flow and share memories that never happened... ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8214265/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8214265/ Mon, 20 Mar 2006 07:18:27 PST
~Cassandra--Gemini ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8205862/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8205862/ Sun, 19 Mar 2006 10:15:03 PST SeductiveByatch for physically forcing me to start this page.
I truly enjoy seeing all the wonderful things posted. You, my friends, are an inspiration and a constant sense of love and joy. ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8159317/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8159317/ Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:13:51 PST ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8153697/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8153697/ Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:28:10 PST
Darlane, you're the best. I love you for having so much concern for a virtual stranger. Theresa already knows of my plans, so she won't have to worry either.

Thanks to all of you who viewed and commented on my pictures of this freaky storm so late in the season in a state not really known for snow.

Love to all,
Heidi ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8146154/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8146154/ Mon, 13 Mar 2006 05:40:15 PST ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8136969/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/8136969/ Sun, 12 Mar 2006 07:25:12 PST

Darlane, you should have kept some of this for yourself...16 inches in Payson, 10 inches in Prescott...how did Pinetop get so lucky? *dripping sarcasm*

My son loves it...he won't when he has to help dig us out. ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/7835400/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/7835400/ Wed, 08 Feb 2006 07:48:44 PST
Listening to: Your Man by Josh Turner

1. What does your dA headline mean?

It is just my name.

2. Elaborate on your deviant id:

It shows me for the cowgirl I am.

4. What's your current relationship status?

Too Damn Single.

5. What exactly are you wearing right now?

Blue and tan Wrangler shirt, jeans and Ariat lacers (boots).

6. What is your current problem?

I'm sick and I have to be at work.

7. What do you love most?

My son, my family and my friends,

8. What makes you most happy?

My son and singing.
9. Are you musically inclined?

I love to sing. How good I am is something for the listener to say...different strokes and all.

10. What would you do if you woke up one morning and found out you were on cocaine?

Find out who slipped me the mickey and kick their ass.

11. If you could go back in time, and change something, what would it be?

I would have pursued my singing career more..but that would mean I would have married the ex-pig and had my son. Catch 22 here.

12. If you MUST be an animal for ONE day, what would you be?

A peacock...it would be nice to be something so completely beautiful.

13. Ever have a near death experience?

no

14. Name an obvious quality you have?

Compassion

15. What's the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now?

Your Man by Josh Turner

17. Who will cut and paste this first?

Not sure...maybe =melyanna

18. Name someone with the same birthday as you:

Gloria Keller...one of my best friends from Texas.

19. Do you have a crush on someone?

Yes

20. Have you ever vandalized someone's private property?

No

21. Have you ever been in a fight?

A few.

22. Have you ever sang in front of a large audience?

Many times

23. What's the first thing you notice about the OPPOSITE sex:

Eyes, smile.

24. What do you usually order from Starbucks?

never been...don't drink coffee

25. What is your biggest mistake?

I've made several, but to change any of them would change where my life is now...and that's a pretty good place, mostly.

26.Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose?

I'm too much of a wimp for that...and too smart.

27. Say something totally random about you.

I lead with my heart.

28. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity?

No, but a celebrity once told me I look exactly like his neice. It was Dick Butkus...we were dancing and he was drunk.

29. Do you still watch kiddy movies or TV shows?

Of course...I have a 12 year old son. Pixar rocks!

30. Did you have braces?

No.

31. Are you comfortable with your height?

I'm 6'. I wouldn't mind giving =SeductiveByatch a couple of inches.

32. What is the most romantic thing someone has ever done for you?

Took the time to figure out what my favorite flower is...without asking or being told.

33. Do you speak any other languages?

Just a hint of spanish...not enought to have a conversation, but enought to figure out that a customer needs service.

34. What is your favorite smell?

clean, fresh air...mountains or ocean, each completely different, but so crisp.

35. Have you ever been to a tanning salon?

No.

36. What magazines do you read?

Bon Appetite

37. Have you ever ridden in a Hummer limo?

No, never been in any limo. But i do want a Hummer really badly.

38. Has anyone you were really close with passed away?

Yes.

39. Do you ever watch MTV?

I prefer CMT or VH1.

40. What's something that really annoys you?

Egotists, Narcissists, anyone who thinks they are better than anyone else.

41. What's something you really like?

singing

42. Do you like Michael Jackson?

He's a freak, but i do like his music.

43. Do you give random hugs and kisses?

As often as possible.

44. What's the latest you have ever stayed up?

I think I've made it about 28 hours in one stretch.

45. Have you ever been rushed into the emergency room?<... ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/7730900/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/7730900/ Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:44:47 PST
Listening to: All Jacked Up by Gretchen Wilson

(A) First, recommend to me:
1. a movie
2. a book
3. a musical artist, song, or album

(B) I want everyone who reads this to ask me three questions, no more, no less. Ask me anything you want.

(C) Then I want you to go to your journal, copy and paste this allowing your friends to ask you anything.

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Listening to: One Bud Weiser by Gretchen Wilson

"So you want to be more creative, in art, in business, whatever. Here are some tips that have worked over the years:

1. Ignore everybody.

2. The idea doesn't have to be big. It just has to change the world.

3. Put the hours in.

4. If your biz plan depends on you suddenly being "discovered" by some big shot, your plan will probably fail.

5. You are responsible for your own experience.

6. Everyone is born creative; everyone is given a box of crayons in kindergarten.

7. Keep your day job.

8. Companies that squelch creativity can no longer compete with companies that champion creativity.

9. Everybody has their own private Mount Everest they were put on this earth to climb.

10. The more talented somebody is, the less they need the props.

11. Don't try to stand out from the crowd; avoid crowds altogether.

12. If you accept the pain, it cannot hurt you.

13. Never compare your inside with somebody else's outside.

14. Dying young is overrated.

15. The most important thing a creative person can learn professionally is where to draw the red line that separates what you are willing to do, and what you are not.

16. The world is changing.

17. Merit can be bought. Passion can't.

18. Avoid the Watercooler Gang.

19. Sing in your own voice.

20. The choice of media is irrelevant.

21. Selling out is harder than it looks.

22. Nobody cares. Do it for yourself.

23. Worrying about "Commercial vs. Artistic" is a complete waste of time.

24. Don’t worry about finding inspiration. It comes eventually.

25. You have to find your own schtick.

26. Write from the heart.

27. The best way to get approval is not to need it.

28. Power is never given. Power is taken.

29. Whatever choice you make, The Devil gets his due eventually.

30. The hardest part of being creative is getting used to it."

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Listening to: Never Mind Me by Big & Rich

1. Who are you?
2. Are we friends?
3. When and how did we meet?
4. Do you have a crush on me?
5. Would you kiss me?
6. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
7. Describe me in one word.
8. What was your first impression?
9. Do you still think that way about me now?
10. What reminds you of me?
11. If you could give me anything, what would it be?
12. How well do you know me?
13. When’s the last time you saw me?
14. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn’t?
15. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you?

]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/7545872/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/7545872/ Sun, 08 Jan 2006 14:59:00 PST A special thank you to Seductivebyatch, who has basically been managing my page for me. She's so much more than just my favorite cousin.
We should have more photos up soon. I hope they meet with your approval.

Hugs to ALL,
Heidi ]]> ~tucsongal http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/7510362/ http://tucsongal.deviantart.com/journal/7510362/ Wed, 04 Jan 2006 17:15:15 PST Theresa was her for New Year's weekend and we did a lot of picture taking with my new camera. As soon as the edits are finished, they will be available for your perusal and commentary.
Thanks for your support.
Heidi ]]> ~tucsongal