Schoemperlen's inventive language and narrative structures encourage readers to be free 'from the prison of everyday thinking.'--The New York Times Book ReviewFirst Things First gathers eighteen of the best of Diane Schoemperlen's earliest and uncollected stories, with several being published in book form for the first time. Playfully inventive, comic, moving, and profound, this collection will reinforce Schoemperlen's importance as one of the leading short story writers of her generation.Diane Schoemperlen is the author of twelve books, most recently By the Book: Stories & Pictures.

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About The Artwork "A superhuman effort to coalesce the imaginative world." Moray Mair, Mutant Space Arts "Luzajic, like Wonder Woman, is her own institution." Paul Robinson, Blog Critics "Queen of the fantastic." Carrie Shibinsky, Art Bomb Daily Lorette says, "I am driven by eclectic curiosity, and by the joy of juxtaposition. My work is a curiosity cabinet and an apothecary of magic potions and spells. It is poetry, and a surreal dream. It is the frantic pace of the city and the magnificent silence of the night. It is about love and death and the sacred and inane, and the absurdity and beauty in all things." Compared to Rauschenberg, Schwitters, and Basquiat, and inspired by Warhol, Joseph Cornell, Robert Motherwell, and Antoni Tapies, Lorette C. Luzajic wears her influences on her sleeve. Appropriating relentlessly from art history, advertising, music, poetry, fiction, culture, religion, and travel, she plunders everything but creates work that is original and entirely her own. Lorette writes, "A collagist is always looking, always deconstructing and reconstructing. From dentist waiting room magazines to church hymnals to art history masterpieces at the museum to nightclub flyers, my mind is constantly snipping, juxtaposing, discovering, experimenting, replacing, gluing over, scraping back layers, recontextualizing." Lorette's use of materials reflects the same montage quality as the varied concepts that inspire her. She uses acrylic paint, gouache paint, watercolour, spray paint, ink, fabric paint, chalk pastel, oil stick, oil pastel, crayons, pencil crayons, graphite, found papers, found photographs, found images, house paint, plaster, silicone, pen, markers, cosmetics, glues, stickers, and any other media she can incorporate. Lorette studied for and received a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree in journalism, but went on to focus on creative work in visual art, photography, poetry, and writing about art. She is the editor of The Ekphrastic Review at www.ekphrastic.net, a journal dedicated exclusively to literature inspired by visual artwork, and has published hundreds of poems and stories in nearly 200 magazines, journals and blogs. She teaches workshops on ekphrastic writing and on art without drawing. Her visual art shows regularly at home in Toronto, Canada, including at the Spoke Club, the Gladstone Hotel, Artustiasm Gallery, the Flying Pony Gallery, the Ritz Carlton, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival, the Toronto Artist Project, Hashtag Gallery, Project Gallery, and more. She has also shown work further afield, including Brisbane, Bristol, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, New York, and other American cities. She recently participated in an international artists symposium in Tunisia, working to create paintings for the Ministry of Culture and to show in two exhibitions in Tunis and Hammamet. She also visited Mexico recently for a duet exhibition at Le Cirque Galeria in Merida, Yucatan and a number of group shows at other venues. Her mixed media paintings have found homes all over the world, and hang in collections alongside originals by Miro, Erte, Dubuffet, Ellsworth Kelly, Jim Dine, Jane Ash Poitras, and Benjamin Chee Chee. All works come with wiring on back for ready hanging and edges painted. www.mixedupmedia.ca Original Created:2018 Subjects:Religion Materials:Canvas Styles:Fine ArtFolkPop ArtSurrealismStreet Art Mediums:AcrylicCollagePastelInkPencil Details & Dimensions Collage:Acrylic on Canvas Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork Size:12 W x 12 H x 0.8 D in Frame:Not Framed Ready to Hang:Not applicable Packaging:Ships in a Box Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:Canada. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.

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I found this gem on a website called She Is More. It is fabulous advice that I wish more girls of all ages - not just teens, would know and follow. Definitely share this post with your girlfriends! 21 Lost Lady Traditions That Still Apply Today by Kristen Dalton Wolfe on January 2, 2015 in Inspiration Acting like a lady is carrying yourself with dignity, which also empowers a man to be a gentleman. Many of us want a true gentleman, but I believe we hold the power to the way we are treated in our hands. It’s the law of attraction and common sense: If we want a gentleman, we must be and act like a lady. In all areas of life, I believe being a lady displays self-respect, class, appreciation and etiquette. It also allows you to enjoy the niceties of life with the ease of knowing how to act in all situations. You don’t have to come from wealth or be wealthy in order to conduct yourself like royalty. After doing some new research and also recalling my southern roots which included cotillion and etiquette classes, here are 21 lost lady like traditions that still apply today: Make 2015 your year to rise up, princess. Manners: 1. If a man knows that it is etiquette to remain standing until you are seated, be sure to sit promptly as to not leave him standing too long. 2. No rude or shocking language, especially at the table. Your language is a representation of your mind and heart. 3. Don’t talk with your mouth full. I don’t need to explain this one. 4. She dresses tastefully: A lady dresses appropriately for the occasion. 5. Phone calls: When in doubt, a good rule of thumb is not to make phone calls before 9 am or after 9 pm. 6. She is gracious: She never just says, “hello” when being introduced to someone. She offers a kind greeting like, “it’s a pleasure to meet you” or “how are you this evening?” 7. She turns her phone on silent and puts it away for meals, meetings and church. 8. She says, “yes, please” or “no, thank you.” She does not say, “yep” or “nope.” 9. She gives compliments with sincerity and only when she means it. She does not say things just to say them. Insincerity is easier to read than we think. 10. A lady offers to help someone in need. Being a lady starts with how you treat yourself and others. She offers her seat to the elderly, disabled or a parent with small children. 11. She RSVPs promptly, reads an invitation thoroughly and does not ask for exceptions. She always promptly sends a detailed thank you note to anyone who has shown her hospitality. 12. She never arrives empty handed. Bringing a small hostess gift shows your appreciation for the preparation your host has done. 13. Her word is her bond. A lady warrants a respectable reputation purely by the consistency of her word. She always keeps her promises. The Dating Lady: 14. Don’t call him, he’ll call you. A lady knows that she deserves to be pursued and does not do it or him. If you are in the position that you have to initiate contact in order to communicate, then you should know that you are not dealing with a gentleman and can move on. 15. Time frame: no one gets to call you on a whim to hang out. Your time is precious and valuable and you are clearly booked days in advance. Someone who honors your time will plan ahead and ask to take you out with at least a 48 hour request. 16. You don’t meet a guy anywhere. He comes and picks you up, especially on the first date. It can be inconvenient, but is it your job to make dating you convenient? No. The last thing you want to be is convenient. However if you are meeting someone in person for the first time, meeting in a neutral location is a smart, safe move. Always honor your intuition. 17. Curfew: Mama always said nothing good happens past 10 o’ clock and she’s pretty much right. So set the time you need to be home in advance and let your gentleman know about it ahead of time. 18. Appreciation: Being a lady and acting lady-like does not mean that you are entitled or snobby. Practice having a heart of gratitude and always say thank you for specific actions or generosities. 19. How to order: Have respect for your gentleman and do not behave with entitlement by ordering the most expensive thing on the menu. If he wants to treat you to a fine bottle of wine, he can order it or offer for you to make a selection. 20. Be a good listener and conversationalist. Put your phone away and be present. A lady is not boring, rude or dismissive. 21. Be prepared. If you are going out with a gentleman, he will cover your date. However, you should always be prepared to pay if the date does not go well or he forgets his wallet. The gentleman version of this article on GoodGuySwag.com says, “An English gentleman never split the meal with his date. The English used the term “go dutch” in “derisive application,” as they stereotyped the Dutch as being cheap, or “stingy.” Today, the gentleman always picks up the tab, especially on the first date, and with no expectations.” 30 Characteristics of a Modern Lady explains that ultimately etiquette is the natural byproduct that flows through a lady’s character. These traditions are mostly common- sense that simply allow you and others to enjoy life more. If this article intrigued you, please share to inspire others. Join the She is More Facebook community here.

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Artisan crafted featuring blue Angel Stone (Angelite) gemstones, Swarovski crystals and antique replicas cast in solid bronze using the lost wax method. The bronze crucifix was believed to originate from an early rosary-making town in Germany. The delicate scrolls on the ends of the crucifix pair nicely with the delicate scrolling and ribbon-style openwork found around the profile of the Our Lady Profile center. The Handsome Little crucifix measures 11/2.” The Profile center measures 11/8.” Each rosary purchased includes a descriptive write up.

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