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Colours by Donovan - Three for Thursday

Posted July 25, 2019

 

 

A couple of days ago, while I was picking up some veggies and fruit from our local Whole Foods, I keyed in on a song that was playing in the background - a song I loved waaaaay back when.  When I got home, I looked it up on YouTube, played the video and then let the mix of music from the mid-60’s to early 70’s continue playing. Brought back to many happy, and some sad, memories.  One of the songs that played was Donovan Leitch’s “Colours,” a song I adored then and still adore now. I get lost in the peaceful lyrics, the lovely simplicity of the folk guitar accompaniment and Donovan's hauntingly beautiful voice.  The song was released in 1965 and, 54 years later, is still a classic. I have played it over and over since “rediscovering” it. The lyrics are shared near the end of the post.

 

Here’s a link to the YouTube video (version without harmonica): 

Donovan’s “Colours” 1965  

 

And here’s an incredible live version of the song with Pete Seeger sitting in on banjo: 

Donovan "Colours" 1966

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Friday Twitter Tree - Artisan Handmade - July 26, 2019

Posted July 25, 2019

 

WELCOME to the TWITTER TREE!

 

The Twitter Tree© is hosted by a different shop M-W-F.

Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com

Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com

Friday: https://www.shadowdogdesigns.com/blog

 

Instructions:

Only 2 Items per person

Each tweet must contain the hashtag #SDFTT

2 other Hashtags may be used.

Please include a brief description of your item in the tweet.

Keep your Tweet under 140 Characters (including spaces).

No Mature Items

Tweet Everyone’s Listings. (It is not fair to others if you do not fully participate.)

Limit of three (3) hashtags including #SDFTT.

 

Happy sales!

 

Here are my two for today:

 

Perfect for the woman who adores long & dangly summer jewelry: exquisite pink on white enamel flower earrings! http://bit.ly/FlirtingWithFlowers via @ShadowDogDesign #sdftt #FreeShipping #FlowerEarrings

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Artisan Christmas in July - Tuesday Tag - July 23, 2019

Posted July 23, 2019

 

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Welcome to the Tuesday Tag, Christmas in July style!
 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Artisans Monday Twitter Tree© #CCMTT

Posted July 21, 2019

 

 

WELCOME to the TWITTER TREE!

 

The Twitter Tree© is hosted by a different shop M-W-F.

Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com

Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com

Friday: https://www.shadowdogdesigns.com/blog

 

Instructions:

Only 2 Items per person

Each tweet must contain the hashtag #SDFTT

2 other Hashtags may be used.

Please include a brief description of your item in the tweet.

Keep your Tweet under 140 Characters (including spaces).

No Mature Items

Tweet Everyone’s Listings. (It is not fair to others if you do not fully participate.)

Limit of three (3) hashtags including #SDFTT.

 

Happy sales!

 

Here are two for Jacki:

 

Great Jewelry Bags for #CraftShows - Paper, Handmade, Set of 48, 5 x 8  http://bit.ly/2MAloxv via @christiecottage #CCMTT #JewelryBags 

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Artisan Christmas in July - Tuesday Tag - July 16, 2019

Posted July 15, 2019

 

 

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Monday Twitter Tree - Artisan Handmade - July 15, 2019

Posted July 14, 2019

 

 

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Hot, Hot, Hot Dogs Days of Summer - Artisan Handmade

Posted July 11, 2019

 

The dog days of summer are here and the temperatures have gotten hot, hot, hot.  It seems heat records have been shattered worldwide, especially in places that normally don’t get that hot.  Weird weather all over. Climate change is real, folks! 

 

So, just how did the term "Dog Days of Summer" come about?  Depending on latitude and longitude, the Dog Days usually start the beginning of July and end the beginning of September in the Northern Hemisphere and between early January to early March in the Southern Hemisphere.  Most people believe the phrase "dog days" developed by observing domestic dogs (such as our Seamus) laying around in shady areas during hot days. Another old myth, first attributed to Pliny the Elder, a Roman naturalist, stated in his Natural History that rabid dogs are supposed to be more common during this time of the year because the heat drives them mad.  He advised feeding dogs chicken manure to curb the tendency!!!

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Friday Twitter Tree - Artisan Handmade - July 12, 2019

Posted July 11, 2019

 

WELCOME to the TWITTER TREE!

 

The Twitter Tree© is hosted by a different shop M-W-F.

Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com

Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com

Friday: https://www.shadowdogdesigns.com/blog

 

Instructions:

Only 2 Items per person

Each tweet must contain the hashtag #SDFTT

2 other Hashtags may be used.

Please include a brief description of your item in the tweet.

Keep your Tweet under 140 Characters (including spaces).

No Mature Items

Tweet Everyone’s Listings. (It is not fair to others if you do not fully participate.)

Limit of three (3) hashtags including #SDFTT.

 

Happy sales!

 

Here are my two for today:

 

Like it hot?? Check out my new blog that features "Hot, Hot, Hot Dog Days of Summer" artisan handmade gift ideas!  http://bit.ly/2GahEx3 via @ShadowDogDesign #sdftt #Summer #Blog

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Artisan Christmas in July - Tuesday Tag - July 9, 2019

Posted July 9, 2019

 

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