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	A human triumph....collectively the 12 countries who came together as individuals with one common goal set. Joining forces to assist others humans....Chile will be stronger as a country, their future is brighter. Hooray, for human kind.  This event is merely a drop in the bucket of all that we witness daily. If only, to set aside our personal struggles, our selfishness's, our religion's, our god's and our politics could we cut to the heart of all that matters for the rest of human kind.

Black Fringed Leather Pouch

In this listing one handsome unisex leather pouch, created from 100% recycled ends and pieces. The entire body, side panels, lacing and fringes are hand cut, hand sewn and hand built.

Pouch measures 6.5" tall and 5.5" wide with two handy smaller pockets on the inside measuring at 5.5" x 5.5". The side bottom, side panels and strap are all one piece that connect and adjust with a vintage plastic blue belt buckle.

The adjustable strap length is 32". The pouch can be worn side saddle, from the shoulder or around the waist. The fringes measure four inches long on each attached leaf.

The leather body, strap, fringes and aide panels are black recycled leather.

Pouch will be shipped Priority Mail in the United States.

A letter From Micheal Moore

Five Ways the Democrats Can Avoid a Catastrophe and Pull Off the Mother of All Upsets
Friday, October 1st, 2010
Friends,
The election is one month from tomorrow and, yes, it looks hopeless. November 2nd -- the day the Dems are expected to crash and burn.
Sadly, it's a situation the Democrats have brought upon themselves -- even though the majority of them didn't create the mess we're in. But they've had over a year and a half to start getting the job done to fix it. Instead, they've run scared ever since they took power. To many, the shellacking they're about to receive is one they deserve.
But if you're of a mindset that believes a return to 2001-2008 would be sheer insanity, then you probably agree we've got no choice but to save the Democrats from themselves.
Memo To: President Obama and the Democratic Party Leadership
From: Michael Moore
Subject: 5 Things Dems Can Do to Turn It Around by November 2nd
1. Immediate Wall-to-Wall TV Ads, Internet Videos, and Appearances Hammering Who the Hell Put Us in the Misery We're In.
We Americans have very short attention spans (Quick: Who Won the Oscar for Best Picture last year? The World Series? Exactly.). People need to be reminded over and over that it was the REPUBLICANS who concocted and led the unnecessary invasion of two countries, putting us in our longest war ever, wars that will eventually cost us over $3 trillion. Bush and Co. also caused the biggest collapse of our economy since the Great Depression. I don't know a single person in Hollywood who wouldn't shoot and produce those spots for you for FREE. Dems: Do not pull a single punch on this. Quit being a bunch of wusses and let the bastards have it! The public will be astonished that you've found your courage and your spine. We expect you to be Muhammad Ali, not Ally McBeal.
2. Indict the Criminals.
Announce that the Justice Department will seek indictments against both those who caused the economic collapse and those who became war profiteers. Call it for what it is: organized crime. Use the RICO statutes. Use the basic laws that make fraud of any kind a crime. Get in the face of those who stole the billions, make them pay for it -- and the people will love you. We want Dirty Harry, not Dirty Dancing.
3. Announce a Moratorium on All Family Home Foreclosures.
Last month (August) there were more home foreclosures than in any month in U.S. history. Worse than any month in the worst year ever, 2009. The bleeding hasn't stopped -- it's only gotten worse. And now, this week, two of the largest crime organizations who are throwing hundreds of thousands of people out of their homes (GMAC and JPMorgan Chase) have been forced to momentarily stop doing this. It turns out, they don't really have the paperwork to prove they actually own these houses! It's madness. So if you do one thing for the middle class this week, do this. It will take an hour of your time to draw up the decree and issue it. We'd rather watch "It's a Wonderful Life" than "Poltergeist."
4. Announce a New 21st Century WPA.
"Who's hiring? THE GOVERNMENT IS HIRING!" Put together a simple plan to hire enough people to repair our roads, fix up our aging schools, and rebuild our infrastructure. Fund this by taxing the richest 1% who have more financial wealth than 95% of Americans combined! Unemployment will drop to 5%. Can you pass it? Well, you sure can't unless you try! And as you're trying, announce that you will force the Republican senators (who until now simply have had to say they "intended" to filibuster in order to kill a bill) to have to actually filibuster! Make them stand on the floor of the Senate and read from the phone book 24/7. They won't last a day. And America will see them for who they really are.
5. Declare That No Democrat Will Accept ANY Wall Street Money in the Next Election Cycle.
Pick a day in the coming week. Have all your fellow Democrats in Congress stand in front of the Capitol (with President Obama) and pledge that if America allows you to retain control of Congress, none of you will take a penny from Wall Street for the 2012 election. Instead, promise to accept donations of only $2, $5 and $10. You will also pledge not to take a job as a lobbyist or lawyer for ANY corporation for ten years after you leave Congress. The message will be a powerful one to the average American fed up with corrupt political hacks. Act like Honest Abe, not Fast Freddie -- and see what happens.
And here are two bonus suggestions: Use what sense of humor you have and go after these candidates and their agenda with all the hilarious ridicule they deserve. And quit complaining about "the base" not doing enough to help you. You want help? Do something this week to earn it. I've offered five suggestions. I'm sure the rest of "the base" has a few more.
Yours,
Michael Moore
MMFlint@aol.com
MichaelMoore.com


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New Hampshire's Autumn Landscape

In this listing 16 hand made, hand built gift boxes for your baby shower party. Made from 12 x 12 inch scrap booking card stock and die-cast stock shapes. Themed autumn colors and patterns with glitter and embossing, bottoms recycled fiber core. Strong, sturdy and chuck them across the room tight.

This is a eco-friendly design and the construction is so simple. Each box measures 4 x 4 x 2" and 6" corner to corner each has been meticulously folded, scored and center point glued with a shape to complete a ready made hand built box. The boxes are empty inside. But ready for your fine creative treasure's. Conveniently each box is left "un-marked" by ecovintagevegan, allowing you to take claim for these little gifted wonders...and fill them with your own hand made candies or jewels.

This American style of folding paper, yields from the turn of the century, where lady folk congregated to make and reproduce these little boxes from post cards and birthday cards.

Certainly easy enough for everyone to assemble, but why? when I have done the work for you.

Priority Mail and/or Parcel Post in the U.S. only.

Vintage Rain Catcher

In this listing one original handmade metal rain catcher.

An item given to my father when he was a foreman for the Union Pacific Rail Road. Our family traveled on the rails from town to town and all over the Western states when I was a child. We lived on the aqua green "bunk car" which was my father office and the family home.

I don't recall a real elementary school until about the fourth grade, because we traveled on the cars during the spring and summer I would attend one room school houses shared with children of all ages and of Mexican and American Indian decent.

My father was gifted this "rain catcher" during those years. Honesty I have no idea how old it is. It hangs outside and when it rains the rain collects in the little cups for the birds to drink and play in.

It measures 18" tall to the top of the hanger, which loops easily over a gate or wooden fence. The widest portion at the bottom measures 17", the middle 13.5" and at the top arch 11".

Each animal has some remaining original paint, six assorted animals measure 5.5" wide and 3.5" tall. 9 remaining rain cups, 16 chime key holes/2 missing their keys. The garden ornament has rust and pitting in areas, but still many years of enjoyment for the new owner.

This "rain catcher" weighs just under 3 pounds and will be shipped Parcel Post in the United States, with insurance in a strong and sturdy card board box.

Local Idaho Mountain Fires

Mountain fires all around us this early morning.

My friend Geri Omohundro of Advanced to go Art Glass took this images from the hill side. Fire fighters were already out battling the fires in JackPot, Nevada mountain side. Where flames could be seen from as far away as Glenns Ferry. Our entire town and surrounding communities covered in the blanket of heavy smoke.

Bigfork Montana.....I love you.

Don't discount summer art fairs in your collective marketing for your etsy shop. Take the leap and try an out of state art festival. I just returned from a fabulous art festival in Bigfork, Montana. I love you BF. Not only was it a extremely successful art show, but the customers were friendly, happy, and generous. There were times I had people standing "waiting" to pay....and waiting patiently. On the higher end of what I normally pay to do a show, $175.00, the expenses, and room totaling $450.00. I shared a room with another artisan and packed my own food and beverages. Didn't trade or buy from others and kept my pockets closed when we went out shopping after. I won't give the total sells....but lets just say I my face is sore from smiling. I had tested a new display setup, more customer friendly and we had to setup and take down both days. That alone was grueling and tough on this seasoned gal. But certainly worth the effort. The drive from Southern Idaho was a bit weary, but the scenery and mountain ranges were to die for. The area of Bigfork and Kalispell known for the native Flathead Indians. Every sign, by-way and landmark acknowledged and paid tribute to those native people at every turn. The show area was located around the Flathead Lake, a natural, the largest body of water West of the Mississippi. I love Montana. Mickey