http://208.85.88.113/.docs/pg/870/page/feed.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:43:25 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10032/pg/870/page/feed.html November 2008 - Money, Control & Dessert Money problems and the bad economy are dominating headlines and entering most everyone's conversations (mine included) at some point during the day. It's almost impossible to be around people or connect to media and not hear something said about some aspect of money.   Our country's current financial instability is something that I can't obviously chang... Cristina Acosta Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:43:09 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10031/pg/870/page/feed.html October 2008 - Pigeons, Paddling and Altars Dear Friends,     A lost racing pigeon bunked in the eave of our house for a couple of weeks. I tracked down the local racing pigeon group and after describing the bands on the bird's legs, the man I spoke with urged me to catch the pigeon so that it could be returned to it's home. The bird had other ideas. It stayed comfortably out of my range... Cristina Acosta Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:04:13 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10030/pg/870/page/feed.html Summer 2008: Surf and Creativity Dear Friends, I'm learning to Standup Paddle Surf  and I am obsessed! I started learning to surf last summer and because I live inland, I focus on Stand Up Paddling so that I can be on my board  whether I'm on the coast or in the middle of the country. I get scared a bit in the ocean or on big lakes when the wind is high, but I keep on learning. So why... Cristina Acosta Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:24:19 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10029/pg/870/page/feed.html May 2008 Creativity Is Connection Dear Friends, Connections between people are more obvious than ever before in history. Virtual-world relationships on sites like Facebook and LinkedIn are blurring the external boundaries  between our work, social and family selves. The boundaries between the different worlds we pass through during the course of our day and the different personas we may... Cristina Acosta Sun, 04 May 2008 09:53:51 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10028/pg/870/page/feed.html April 2008 New Gallery! Choosing Exterior Paint Colors! Dear Friends, Paint Happy is the name of both my art book and the series of paintings I make in that style. When I paint, I hold a thought/emotion in mind as I create. My Paint Happy series encourages happy, joyous thoughts. It's always a pleasure to make and to share with viewers and collectors. I'm happy to announce that High... Cristina Acosta Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:45:07 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10027/pg/870/page/feed.html March 2008 Paint Colors, New Exhibit, Chocolate! Dear Friends, The days are getting longer and it's almost time for the Vernal Equinox. More sunshine is on its way! To get through the rest of winter I recommend more chocolate! I visited Oaxaca, Mexico last month and along with enjoying the wonderful arts, crafts and ancient pyramids, I discovered a recipe for you, Chocolate with Water (Chocolate... Cristina Acosta Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:09:46 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10026/pg/870/page/feed.html Feb. 2008 My New Blog! BIG Painting! Dear Friends,     Happy Valentines Day! This is the month we honor love. Like most everybody, I've spent a few bummer Valentines Days over the years. Love I learned is a practice. So is art, prayer, parenting, exercise, eating and most anything else that you participate in with your heart and soul. It all becomes a spiritual practice, and each of us b... Cristina Acosta Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:15:50 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10025/pg/870/page/feed.html Jan 2008 Inspire! Brown Sugar Beauty Recipe! Dear Friends,     Happy New Year! The rush and fun of the winter holiday season is behind us and I'm tired of cooking and eating! On that note, my gift to you is a recipe for Brown Sugar Beauty Scrub. Stir fresh mint and orange zest together with simple ingredients and you are in for a calorie-free treat that will leave you refreshed an... Cristina Acosta Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:44:06 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10024/pg/870/page/feed.html Dec. 2007 Holiday Chocolate Bread & Acting Sweet! Dear Friends,     Happy Holidays! 'Tis the season for giving and getting. Keeping the balance between the two is the dance of life. If the holiday season tires you out it’s time to take a break. You may not want to or be able to step completely out of the craziness, but it’s good to remember to enjoy yourself.  Because I... Cristina Acosta Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:54:53 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10023/pg/870/page/feed.html Nov. 2007 Sweet Bean & Potato Tart with Hazelnut Crust! Dear Friends,     Happy Thanksgiving! Trying to transform lead into gold (and other goals of alchemy) fascinated scientists for centuries. As fascinating to me is the sense that I am surrounded with riches I don’t always recognize. It’s easy to be so preoccupied with challenges that I neglect to notice how rich my... Cristina Acosta Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:06:21 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10022/pg/870/page/feed.html Oct. 2007 Creamsicle Flan! Horses and New Paintings! Dear Friends,     I hope you are enjoying the change of seasons.     This month I finished a few new paintings. Among them are two new additions to my Animal Spirit series in oil, Standing Horse and Horses Running Verdes (Green). Years ago I had horses and rode regularly. Though I have since moved on to th... Cristina Acosta Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:53:46 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10020/pg/870/page/feed.html Sept. 2007 Santa Fe Chicken Rice & A Mermaid! Dear Friends,     I love the last few weeks of summer. My birthday is this month on the Autumnal Equinox (the 23rd). It's my personal new years day, a time I take to reflect on my projects and plans being sure to include time for fun with my family and friends. The legendary artist, Leon... Cristina Acosta Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:41:05 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10015/pg/870/page/feed.html Summer 2007 Surfing! Key Lime Squares! Dear Friends,     I hope you've been enjoying your summer. I have a new recipe for you, Key Lime Squares. One bite of this sweet/tart dessert and I think of sunny ocean days. As a child, I lived by the ocean in Playa del Rey, California. Recalling sparkling sunny days, foggy mornings or violent winter storms, the ocean is a constant mental pre... Cristina Acosta Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:06:29 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10014/pg/870/page/feed.html June 2007 Easy Ribs! Learn to Paint Happy! Dear Friends,     Summer's warmth motivates me to spend time outdoors. Getting away from routine household tasks I get a different perspective and renew my practice of simplifying my daily life. Having more time for the things that matter is my summer quest.     Cooking simply gives me extra time to try new things... Cristina Acosta Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:09:41 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10012/pg/870/page/feed.html Easy Party Sangria Recipe! Celebrate! Dear Friends,     It’s party time! And Mother's Day and Cinco de Mayo lead the list. Though Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday (May 5th) commemorating a victory over the French invaders in 1862, it’s also become a popular fiesta day in the U.S. For your next fiesta try my easy Sangria recipe. A fruit filled wine dri... Cristina Acosta Tue, 01 May 2007 15:39:59 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10011/pg/870/page/feed.html Creative Living and Home Made Salad Dressing! April 2007 Dear Friends, The blooms of spring marking this transition of seasons reminds me that I’ve changed along with the life around me. Conscious change is part of the artistic life. I love to create new recipes, like my Citrus Salad Dressing, paint colorful paintings and organize my home. I know that organizing may not sound l... Cristina Acosta Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:07:17 +0100 http://208.85.88.113/.docs/mail_id/10009/pg/870/page/feed.html "Just a Bite" of Cheesecake! Beautiful Colors! Dear Friends,                                                              New colors are budding into view. The clock has... Cristina Acosta Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:12:49 +0100