Happy Memorial Day to my U.S. readers! 

My father, mother-in-law and father-in-law all participated in the Korean War.  This is a great picture that I found of my father (waving hi, to Dad!).  Look at this skinny kid!  I *believe* he was a sniper and a spy during the war.  I know he found a pot-bellied pig as a pet during his tour overseas.  But I'm compelled to find out more on a day like today.

A big thank you to all who have served and continue to serve our Country!!

As I mentioned on Sunday, the wonderful people who bring you Copic Markers would like to share some of that terrific product with all of you over the coming week, in celebration of their product specialist, Marianne Walker's 1 Year Blogiversary so be sure to check out these blogs for a chance to win the different products we're each giving away.  You have 3 days to enter on each person's blog, and then the winner will be chosen:

Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25: Marianne Walker (you can still enter to win!)

Tue, May 26 – Thur, May 28: Sally Lynn MacDonald (be sure to drop by tomorrow!)

Thur, May 28 – Sat, May 30: Sharon Harnist

Fri, May 29 – Sun, May 31: Michelle Wooderson

Sat, May 30 – Mon, Jun 1: Debbie Olson

Mon, Jun 1 – Wed, Jun 3: back to Marianne Walker's blog for the big FINALE of the 1 year blogging anniversary giveaway!

And if you missed it over the weekend, you should still check out Sherrie Siemens' blog for some amazing artwork and technique tips too.  And to congratulate the winner of her giveaway post which was active Fri., May 22 – Sun, May 24.