Wish I had figured out before I started typing how to say "Happy New Year" in Chinese. Sorry I didn't do that. I only know that it is 2008, by our calendar but 4076, by theirs. I'd say someone's got some 'splain in' to do... My sister calls me "Ming Na" when she's seen the rerun of The Joy Luck Club, and one of my favorite shopping destinations is an Asian market called "Wing Wa." So on random Fridays, when the little store gets it's weekly delivery of fabulous little pastries and these wonderful sultana crackers, Ming Na goes to Wing Wa! Say it with me now, "Ming Na goes to Wing Wa." Hope your Chinese New Year (The Year of The Rat, by the way) is a lucky and prosperous one. I was born in the Year of the Monkey, for those of you who were dying to know.
This is one of many notebooks of ideas that I paste pictures in, scribble in and generally regard as something of a 'bible' of dreams. I had sketched--at some point, although I can't even remember when now--a Chinese Theatre To Go, which was to have little Chinese lanterns and curtains and dancers....well, you get the drift. I've yet to make it. That's a problem I have. If I think of something, sometimes it feels as if I've already done it, and then I move on to the next idea. Do any of you do that? Maybe it's just Ming Na.....
Someday I want to see your ephemera stash!
And because I know you want to know....
born in the year of the goat
yeah!
Posted by: High Desert Diva | February 07, 2008 at 08:35 PM
You're a true joy!!!
Hugs and hugs, Aleta
Posted by: Aleta | February 07, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Ming Na goes to Wing Wa! Yes! That was fun saying that! (I said it out loud while typing it ;)
I'm a monkey too! Woohoo!
Gung Hay Fat Choi :)
Posted by: Tracy | February 08, 2008 at 12:07 AM
I thought you might like to know that tomorrow is my monkey's Birthday.I have an Aquarian monkey. I also would like to hear more about your sister; she sounds fascinating(and young-er).
Posted by: toonce | February 08, 2008 at 05:43 PM
Reply to "Toonce"
Your monkey must be brilliant! Most Aquarians are. My sister IS younger! Sadly, she is not "fascinating" but is allowed a pass on the weekends, so perhaps she'll be available for your monkey's birthday!
Remember Toonce (that name seems SO familiar...) Wishes Do come true; Jimminie Cricket said so.
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Posted by: Anonymous | February 08, 2008 at 07:06 PM
Hey baby.....I juzzz wanna
say how wonderful this blog
is!!
We dont have things like this where I live....
Sweet Dreams
Thank ya Thank Ya Very Much
E
Posted by: E. Presley | February 08, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Oh dear, Elvis is in the building. Please refrain from referring to me as "baby" as the girl with the Aquarian monkey gets chellous. And this blog is strickly business. (Ref. Monkey)
You're welcome.
Posted by: Anonymous | February 08, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Even your sketchbook is gorgeous! You are one talented (er..fortune) cookie!
Hugs,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila Earhart | February 08, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Happy Birthday Miz Scarlett- are you 29 again or are we going to admit to being mysterious older women??? (with daughters how old?)
Have a terrific day!!!!
XXXOOO
Posted by: Sue at Serendipity | February 09, 2008 at 12:01 PM
OOPPS, I guess that the monkey comment went on the wrong one....O.K.....so like, I'm a monkey too! Ha!
Posted by: Anita @ The Pink Funny Farm | February 09, 2008 at 05:44 PM
Thank you Karen, for you comment on my blog. Even if i don't let comments on yours, be sure I visit it everyday ! Love
Posted by: FLORENCE | February 10, 2008 at 11:20 AM
I am born in the year of the monkey too. I am glad I found your blog (through Tammy Fischer through vintage lily - funny how that happens) You are so funny! And your art is wonderful!
Posted by: Heidi | February 11, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Nice! I'm a dog, married to a horse. I gave birth to another dog, and a rooster. I love Chinese New Year, it's the day we met (well the day the parade was on in SF in 2004...or 4072?....what?
:)
Posted by: chelsea | February 14, 2008 at 01:56 PM
umm, the day me and the HORSE met. Not me and you. But you already figured that much out, you're quick of wit, I've noticed!
Posted by: chelsea | February 14, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Happy Year of the Rat! :)
Best,
Chris
Posted by: Chris Klingler | February 29, 2008 at 07:16 AM