Tabber the Red website anniversary is nearly here... And what to DO?😬

Like Little Orphan Annie's fellow orphan: Oh my goodness, oh my goodness, oh my goodness! July is nearly here and I have no website updates to do! Or any plans for my website's anniversary! 

So, what will I do for my website's birthday this year?? 

I think I'll use that time, instead of offering freebies, or upgrading the site, I'll update my DeviantArt page with the latest artworks from my Instagram as well as upload more content to sell on the Gumroad store... 

Yeah, that's what I'll do!

Sgt. Welsh's 10 Year Anniversary

My father's memorial arrived last Thursday, Feb. 23.

With the fabric flowers already on his headstone, Mom planted real flowers to commemorate his 10 Year Memorial.
My mother made sure to send his info to two Jamaican newspapers (weekly and daily), here in the Miami Herald (Spanish edition - someone's mistake! And English edition) as well as in the New York newspaper.

Today, this Sunday, Mom felt compelled to visit after church so she could water the flowers and make sure the headstone was clean. She watered the plants and then splashed the rest of rainwater on the headstone. I told her that the Japanese fling or splash water on their headstones too and that Dad would appreciate it. 

Once I took pictures, Mom asked what day it was. I told her the date. She excitedly told me that today was their wedding anniversary! She was happy that she remembered all 3 days (he was born, married, and died in February) this 10th Year.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY OFFICIAL SITE "TABBER THE RED"!! Here are free downloads to celebrate!!

In honor of my website's NINTH Birthday, as I did last year, here are FREE DOWNLOADS to add to one's own website, blog, or social media! 

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This Blog Turns 4 YEARS OLD

Had just realized once this November started, "In Pretty Print" has turned 4 Years Old! My little Bloggie is growin' up! Now that I wiped the tear from my eye, I can get started.

This has caused me to re-evaluate my blog and its purpose. Something I think all bloggers run into and have to ponder. I don't have any special downloads or swag to offer. I used that for the official site, and initially, the blogs were to be 'companion pieces' to Tabber the Red website. I didn't expect the blogs to take on lives of their own. They are now complete entities in themselves, yet part of my mini-network with the site (this also includes the DeviantART profile).

Blogging didn't come easy to me when building my website. It was a learning process. I made mistakes and lost blogs because of it. This blog is actually my FOURTH attempt. Still, I don't feel like an expert. I still read and follow and 'fan' other blogs (as well as grinding my teeth in envy over their beautiful interfaces and templates) but I also try to learn from other bloggers to continue to help mine grow and evolve.
One day, I want others to visit In Pretty Print in droves. I want it to change lives. I want it to be one of many sources of inspiration. Just as other blogs do for me and more.

In celebration of "In Pretty Print - A Writing and Artist Life...Ongoing", I will try to break my average 2-3 posts per month.

If you're a fan of my blog, I will be highlighting pivotal posts that were first debuted on the now closed literary blog carnival, Third Sunday. The posts I submitted to the blog carnival consisted of writing advice and tips, things that inspired me, ideas on what to do if deciding on an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) degree, and much, much more.

There are a lot of events happening this November: NaNoWriMo, the Miami Book Fair International, etc.
Let me celebrate the blog's 4th birthday by offering the information and ideas that have sustained me as a writer and artist over the years.

Thank you.

HAPPY 8TH TO "TABBER THE RED"!

Happy Birthday to my website, "Tabber the Red"! 

In July 2006, my first venture into the online community started with this site! It is now grown to be 8 Years Old and I couldn't be prouder!

During this month, the site is decorated and I'm offering a special print for purchase: an updated version of my tabby cat warrior on DeviantART.
Go to CopperSphinx on DeviantART and click on the 'Print' Tab (it will look like a small orange shopping bag) that will take you to the buyer's page and there you go!

Help me support the site with the wonderful update on my site's mascot, the sword-wielding, butt-kicking Tabber!

There will also be new swag coming soon for download!

For your viewing pleasure below are the first free downloads I offered to visitors two years ago. ENJOY, and thanks for helping me celebrate my website's birthday! CHEERS!

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Kenneth L. Welsh (Feb. 12, 1923 - Feb. 23, 2007)

Trickster. Joker. Storyteller. Historian.

I appreciate why I laugh. I appreciate a well-told punch line. I tell stories because I've been told stories. I learned to love History, not through class or in school, but by him. 

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Erudite. Outspoken. Well-spoken. Gentleman. Clotheshorse.

I enjoy speaking to the wise. I try my best to express well my opinion, and have the knowledge to back it up. I learned to be a lady, I try. I appreciate fine clothing and take pride in how I present myself.

My father was a man of many words and every word carried weight.
Friends and family gathered round when he spoke. Loved ones still miss his wisdom, Domino buddies still call out his name.

He was funny with a straight face. Even those closest to him weren't sure whether he joked or was serious.

He delivered wisdom as a seasoned professor. He could argue as a lawyer. He knew more politics than veteran politicians, yet he hated the games played by government.
In a single afternoon, a person could learn the progression of a nation, its culture, its language, its religions and legislative bodies. How that nation began, its ancient names, if any, and where that nation leads the world in modern times.

My father read encyclopedias as novels.
He filled our New York apartment and then Florida house with several encyclopedia sets.
He was just as comfortable reading "Beetle Bailey" as he was with "One-hundred Years of Solitude".
He could recite childhood and army anecdotes as he could with the entire poem, "The Sea-King's Burial".*

He was our Dad, and on this Anniversary, he has been gone seven years. And we all still miss him.

Sergeant Welsh, we SALUTE you.

*NOTE: Google this poem. It's an epic poem and not 'epic' as we use the word today.

First Draft Anniversary

Reached the anniversary for my novel's first draft - 3/24/11. Book log# 7 almost complete. My dog gangster epic is going full steam ahead!
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