Wednesday, March 25, 2015

A Neighborhood Intruder

An ongoing battle with the U.S. Postal Service is with the delivery of my mail. 

Living in the City of Milwaukee with sidewalks, my mail carrier drives their vehicle from block to block then walks from house to house delivering the mail. As is typical in the neighborhood my mailbox is attached to the house next to the front door. 

Since being retired I've noticed a new mail carrier every few days and about half of them do not use sidewalks. Instead they walk from front porch to front porch across lawns; through the snow banks and right in front of windows. I've been taken back frequently when I see a head pop up in front of the front window. 

There is a website that I continue to use every six to eight weeks reminding the "powers that be in the world of mail carriers" that I do NOT want letter carriers to walk in front of my windows as it frightens me. My sidewalks are kept clean and free of snow and ice so they may easily get to and from our house. 

Even though I continue to object and get promises each time it will stop it doesn't. Probably because of the turnover. 

The following is now printed on bright neon yellow card stock and taped to the inside flap of my mailbox so they can't miss it.  We'll see if it helps.


MAIL CARRIER - CAUTION...
TO AVOID BEING MISTAKEN AS AN INTRUDER PLEASE USE SIDEWALK

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Watercolor Jewelry

The Tuesday Craft Club teacher suggested we try making jewelry with watercolor paper. The bracelet she made sure interested me.  I missed a class one week due to nasty weather but kept thinking about this craft. After viewing a few YouTube videos I gave it a try.  Here are the results of my first set!

I started with a pendant

Two views of my second piece: A bracelet
Topped it off with a pair of earrings!

It takes quite a bit of time but quite satisfying. If you're interested in learning how - go to Pinterest and look for my "Watercolor Jewelry" board. I've pinned the videos.