Mitch O'Connell

Great Moments in Advertising!

2012-01-27T10:00:00.000-08:00

Why is Anacin the most purchased aspirin by men?

TGIF!

2012-01-27T04:46:00.001-08:00

I can barely hear you!

2012-01-27T04:43:00.000-08:00

Could you talk directly into my vagina?

Underwear is Fun to Wear! The top 1000 photos of the strangest, silliest and sexiest unmentionables EVER!

2012-01-25T18:07:00.001-08:00

Even if you go commando, you'll still chuckle, guffaw and titter at these Pretty Panties, Boisterous Briefs, Jokey Jockeys, Naughty Knickers, Bizarre Boxers and Uncommon Undies (and yes, oddball and nutty too)!

As always, give me time to make it to 1000, but I will!

They're Ready for Double Dates!

2012-01-25T13:46:00.000-08:00

Exciting New M.O'C Merchandise!

2012-01-25T13:45:00.001-08:00

This is getting embarrassing!
It seems the folks at Retro A Go-Go sell out of EVERY M.O'C product, because YOU, the buying public, just seem to want more, More and MORE!
So, ANOTHER item has been just added to their website, "The Visible Mitch" model kit! Order yours today!
http://www.retroagogo.com/servlet/the-Mitch-O%27Connell/Categories

It's Trivial!

2012-01-25T06:17:00.001-08:00

From the Archives!

2012-01-24T10:46:00.001-08:00

A forgotten masterpiece from 2003!

Now YOU Can Paint Like Mitch!

2012-01-24T06:37:00.000-08:00

Due the sell out success of the "M.O'C Snuggle Pillow", merchandising giants Retro A Go-Go are hoping to strike gold again with the "M.O'C Paint by Number" collection!
Check the Retro website to order yours before they sell out!
https://www.retroagogo.com/servlet/the-Mitch-O%27Connell/Categories

The Weather Outside Is Delightful...

2012-01-24T03:54:00.000-08:00

…for skateboarding!

Just follow the link for dozens of M.O'C decks to choose from!

http://www.popartskateboards.com/Mitch_O'Connell_Skateboards.html

No More Rug Burn!

2012-01-23T18:54:00.001-08:00

I just had wall to wall carpeting installed.

Meet me in the vestibule!

What You're Missing...

2012-01-23T13:40:00.000-08:00

…when I update previous blogs!

Make sure to click "follow" so it'll never happen again!

http://mitchoconnell.blogspot.com/2011/12/ive-got-wood-ventriloquist-vixe ns.html

Some good news with your morning coffee!

2012-01-23T07:32:00.001-08:00

I'm SO tired of my morning paper being full of just bad news!
Finally, some GOOD NEWS!
MAN BOWLS 300!

I Don't Like Mondays!

2012-01-23T04:27:00.001-08:00

There's Something Different About You Mitch! Have You Lost Weight?

2012-01-22T12:59:00.000-08:00

All I'm sayin' is, within 2 to 4 weeks shipping, expect some exciting new Mitch publicity pictures!

Sex Education!

2012-01-22T12:58:00.001-08:00

Personally, I think Danny Jr. is enjoying the story a little too much.

Dinner Time!

2012-01-21T15:12:00.001-08:00

KIDS!
Supper's ready!
Kids?!
Now where did they go?

The M.O'C Cuddle Pillow!

2012-01-21T08:21:00.001-08:00

Comes in two sexy versions! Available exclusively through the fine folks at Retro A Go-Go! Just follow the link and purchase one for everyone you know (even if they already bought it themselves)! If you don't find it on the website, angry perturbed messages I'm sure would be helpful on getting their lazy asses in gear!

https://www.retroagogo.com/servlet/the-Mitch-O%27Connell/Categories

B-Fest 2112!

2012-01-20T12:56:00.000-08:00

A peek at what's in store for you at B-Fest, the fun filled and lack of sleep filled annual 24-hour marathon of horror, sci-fi, and b-movies held at Northwestern University!

http://www.b-fest.com

And While You're Buying Things...

2012-01-20T12:39:00.000-08:00

Always make sure to add this to your Amazon shopping cart!

http://www.amazon.com/Tattoos-Mitch-OConnell/dp/0867196726/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327092286&sr=1-1

Don't think you need to? Just read this overwhelming praise for "Mitch O'Connell Tattoos" for goodness sake!

Ken Tucker, Entertainment Weekly
"Beautiful color drawings. Mitch O'Connell is a master of skin deep kitsch"

Total Tattoo Magazine
4 star rating ""Aficionados of all things low brow will know the name Mitch O'Connell. Mitch O'Connell Tattoos is a beautifully produced, chunky little volume which will provide much inspiration to tattooists and collectors who want something with the flavour of old school, traditional tattoos but with the unique flair and style of the esteemed Mr. O'Connell."

Tattoo Revue Magazine
"If you're not familiar with Mitch's work you must be new to this planet. Smart, funny and exceedingly well executed, Mitch O'Connell Tattoos is sure to kick start even the most sluggish ink lover into a body art frenzy"

Tiki Magazine
"He's fueled by an incredible imagination and innate sense of humor"

Chicago Journal Newspaper
"Mitch O'Connell has established himself as one of the busiest, most talented, and most recognizable illustrators in Chicago. Mitch O'Connell tattoos is a beautiful artifact, with vivid color printing and heavy stock paper."

Prick Tattoo Magazine
"He has a very distinctive style that combines cartoony illustrations with iconic imagery and kitschy subject matter to create lowbrow masterpieces."

Bizarre Magazine
"This magnificent book combines a sizzling selection of Mitch's screaming skulls. lascivious ladies, drag racing demons and kitsch kitties. Each one of them the perfect flesh adornment for everyone from rockabily rebels and flag-waving patriots, to the broken hearted or just plain crazy."

International Tattoo Art Magazine
"Mitch O'Connell is an illustrator, and a damn good one. One of the top illustrators in the country, in fact. You can tell an O'Connell image from as far as you can see it, which is high praise indeed. As a recipe for quasi-traditional skin illustration, it can't be beat. Chubby composition, clear and easy to read, and eyeball-friendly. Plus- and this can't be overstated for it's vaule-he knows his imagery playbook. You gotta love it."

Urban Ink Magazine
"Whether you're looking for some tattoo inspiration or you're a fan of cool retro illustrations, this is a must have for your library collection. This guy has been kickin' some of the coolest pieces of art ever to see daylight. O'Connell's illustrations are absolutely the best."

Hi-Fructose Magazine
"These tattoos are the bee's knees. They harken back to an era where a tattoo was a Tattoo. This book is a testament to a prolific illustrator whom respects the art, craft, and heritage of ink so much he might just be the guy to save it."

Illo. Magazine
"O'Connell's art is reminiscent of the classic tattoo designs from masters such as Sailor Jerry Collins and Don Ed Hardy, but features O'Connell's distinctive surrealistic style and profoundly warped sense of humor. Whether you are a tattoo aficionado or not is irrelevant, as this collection of drawings should appeal to anyone interested in contemporary comics, hot chicks, surrealism, or just-plain-strange.

WPWR Channel 50 Chicago
"The World's Best Artist!"

Mynameis?
"The leader of Lowbrow art"

Nashville Scene
"Influential but untouched, and above all, cool."

Car Culture DeLuxe
"Fun, diverse and witty. When it comes to creating pop kitsch, Mitch O'Connell is the best of the best."

M.O'C Skins!

2012-01-20T12:37:00.000-08:00

Cover everything you own with Mitch art …for FREE!

All you have to do is tell them your credit card numbers.
What could be simpler?

http://www.voottoo.com/m-o-c?show=skins

Yogi Bear, Ladies Man!

2012-01-20T05:51:00.001-08:00

As this just unearthed photo will attest, it seems I intuitively captured the REAL Yogi when I did this painting back in '03!

Yogi- you dog you!

TGIF!

2012-01-20T05:18:00.000-08:00

ANOTHER possible cover for my upcoming Last Gasp book!!

2012-01-19T12:24:00.000-08:00

The focus groups are working 24/7 to make the best selection of all the choices. Anything less than a year at the top of The New York Times bestseller list will be considered a failure!

Just in time for Madmen!

2012-01-19T09:45:00.000-08:00

Sabrina has convinced me!

I'm off to purchase a Bell & Howell projector today!

Though I'm wondering if she can even see that there's a projector on the table.

For more hijinks visit-

mitchoconnell.com!

‎Mitch, we've traced the call!

2012-01-16T19:18:00.000-08:00

It's coming from INSIDE THE HOUSE!
GET OUT!!!!!

I SAID SMELL IT!!!

2012-01-16T16:08:00.001-08:00

Bootleg M.O'C! Call 911!

2012-01-16T10:33:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the eagle eye (and camera) of pal Mad Ilo- it's appears I'm the hottest fashion trend in Sardinia, China!

When I think of the millions I'm missing in residuals…!

Or at least a free turtleneck!

The top 1000 Hottest Hot Dogs, Weirdest Wieners, Freaky Frankfurters and Pseudo Penises!

2012-01-16T06:37:00.000-08:00

Check out some of the other in the series of GIANT-SIZED Blogs!

http://mitchoconnell.blogspot.com/2012/01/females-with-furry-things-top-100.html

http://mitchoconnell.blogspot.com/2012/01/top-1000-photos-of-sexist-thang-in-town.html

http://mitchoconnell.blogspot.com/2012/01/sexy-scary-spooky-sultry-and-sumptuous.html

http://mitchoconnell.blogspot.com/2011/12/brace-yourself-for-100-most-bizarre.html

More skinless snickers added EVERY DAY!

Click on "follow" above as to not miss a single precious update!

Whatever you want to call 'em, you know they aren't good for you, you shouldn't have them anywhere near your mouth, and they're very, very oddly funny!

So raise your PBR to the new Blog BBQ where we're just serving up the steamiest of sassy sausages!

And, yes, give me time to get to 1000 (and, as always, a salute to sleuth Ravishing Ron Murphy for his spectacular contributions)!

ANOTHER possible cover for my upcoming Last Gasp book!!

2012-01-15T11:08:00.000-08:00

From the Archives!

2012-01-15T09:05:00.000-08:00

A Classic page from my 1998 book, "Pwease Wuv Me"!

Wha?! You'd like to purchase this book?!

Well, I guess so…

http://www.mitchoconnell.com/merchandise/merchandise.htm

Nancy!

2012-01-15T09:03:00.002-08:00

It took me a full minute to realize that Sluggo had draw a "three"!

Record Roundup!

2012-01-15T07:12:00.001-08:00

Forgotten vintage "Visit Illinois" tourism advertising campaigns!

Mitch Recommends!

2012-01-14T11:04:00.000-08:00

Too late to see it in Chicago, but catch Crispin Glover on tour when he screens "EVERYTHING IS FINE" psycho-sexual tale about a man with severe cerebral palsy (written and starring Steven C. Stewart who actually has cerebral palsy PLUS the amazing Bruce Glover who has a mesmerizing blue jump/leisure suit) with a fetish for girls with long hair that he kills off one by one.
In short, your typical Hollywood blockbuster.
An amazing film, especially when Crispin explains the story behind the movie. 4 stars!
One of the stars is for the sets alone, especially a surreal football length red carpeted basement. Plus, it shows that if you're a film director, you can get alot of women to take their tops off.
"ACTION!" Hmmmm. Didn't work!
It's preceded by his equally interesting book slide show readings.
You can't go wrong!

Tonight!

2012-01-13T07:23:00.001-08:00

www.kisskisscabaret.com

TGIF!

2012-01-13T07:22:00.000-08:00

What Makes Me Popular?

2012-01-11T05:44:00.000-08:00

How do folks actually end up at this Blog?
Here are the top search phrases this week that got people here-

"pinup big sexy ass"
"knitted toilet paper covers patterns"
"gay sexy statues"
"ceramic penis"
"kitties wallpaper"
"dynamic intercourse"
"bigfoot evidence"
"family circus nude"
"intercourse diagrams"

and a distant 10th…

"mitch o'connell"

The top 1000 photos of the sexiest thang in town - Females Disguised as Felines!

2012-01-10T15:46:00.001-08:00

The Kutest Kittens Have the Sharpest Claws!

Classic Catwoman Costumes for Halloween, Luscious Leopard Girl Print Outfits with Matching Ears, Sultry Sleek Black Panther Attire- it's all here ...and MORE!

Once you see 'em twitch their tails you'll wanna make 'em purr, but don't even try- they'll bite your hand off!

As always, not 1000 yet, but give me time!

Blast From The Past!

2012-01-10T11:38:00.000-08:00

Unpublished page from my MAD (late '90's early 2000's ish) magazine tryout. "Unpublished" gives you a hint of how the tryout went.

ANOTHER cover!

2012-01-10T11:22:00.000-08:00

This time it's thanks to the talented collaboration of insightful ladies Lesley Lawson and Margaret Pesek, for capturing the essence of what makes me so wonderful!

Endless "Mitch O'Connell, the World's Best Artist" cover roughs!

2012-01-10T11:20:00.000-08:00

Facebook "friend", Art Chantry, dared raised his voice in objection to my upcoming Last Gasp book cover design (especially annoying because I don't know how many times I've made it clear that I only want to hear unadulterated praise), and, instead of smiting him, I've decided to be merciful, and show that the little people have a voice too.
So now ya'll have another cover rough to mull over.
Talk amongst yourselves.

A Public Service Announcement!

2012-01-10T05:52:00.000-08:00

Brought to you by your United States government!

Own The Ramones!!!

2012-01-10T05:30:00.000-08:00

JOEY!

DEE DEE!

JOHNNY!

MARKY!

Illustrations of the Ramones (Joey, Marky, Dee Dee and Johnny) are up on ebay for your bidding enjoyment!

Original done for Impact Merchandising way back when the greatest group in the world was all alive and kicking (RIP). Impact was an official licenser of the Ramones, but I'm not sure what products (tour t-shirts, etc,?) they actually ended up using the art on. Each portrait is about 6 by 6" ink on illustration board.

Just click on the name of your favorite to see the auction!

I Don't Like Mondays!

2012-01-09T05:29:00.001-08:00

G 'Nite!

2012-01-08T19:16:00.001-08:00

Love Sweet Love!

2012-01-08T15:42:00.000-08:00

‎"Mitch", you ask. "Why don't you make one gal the happiest in the world instead of bumblebeeing around pollenating flower after flower?"
I believe a picture is worth a thousand words.

Sex You Up!

2012-01-08T05:36:00.001-08:00

Gentlemen, when it's January 8th, yet 50 degrees outside, let me suggest the best way to dress comfortably, yet retain that Mitch "come hither" vibe with the ladies.
"Why yes, I did knit it myself, pretty lady." I murmur.
Next stop, taking it off!
(wink!)

ANOTHER possible cover for my upcoming Last Gasp book...

2012-01-07T12:41:00.000-08:00

KILLER GHOST ON TEH LOOOOSS

2012-01-07T09:31:00.000-08:00

ANOTHER possible cover for my upcoming Last Gasp book...

2012-01-06T15:21:00.000-08:00

EXTRA. LARGE. PANTIES.

2012-01-06T08:32:00.000-08:00

Like minded fellers, how many times has this happened to you at the panty store?
You- "Excuse me Miss, I'd like to purchase some frilly ladylike underthings. My wife is just about my size."
Clerk- "I'm sorry, we don't carry (ahem) that size."
Now there's a solution!
They open at noon (and I'm already outside)!

T.G.I.F.!

2012-01-06T05:34:00.001-08:00

Check out www.mitchoconnell.com for more hi-jinks!

Get Out of Bed!

2012-01-06T05:33:00.001-08:00

All the Single Ladies!

2012-01-05T08:40:00.000-08:00

This weekend just forget okcupid and match.com!

Paperback Phunnies!

2012-01-05T06:02:00.001-08:00

Just bought a new schedule planner. What a day I have in store!

‎"How many times do I have to tell you the difference between a 10BP4 and a 12KP4 picture tube?!!"
This romance has more issues than I can count.
I got the oddest looks at Home Depot trying to find one.

Chicago's transit problems SOLVED!

2012-01-04T16:08:00.000-08:00

I guess they read my suggestion box card.

Females with Furry Things! The Top 100 Photos!

2012-01-04T08:27:00.000-08:00

Make sure to click "Follow" on the upper left so you won't miss a thing!

Oh you dirty minded internet searchers!

Sorry to disappoint, but here's another collection of where cute crashes headlong into crazy, for your viewing pleasure! Any time I run across and odd snapshot capturing the moment of when glamour queens and something plush crosses paths, rest easy, I'll put it right here!

Sexy, Scary, Spooky, Sultry and Sumptuous Spider Women! The Top 100 Photos!

2012-01-01T06:32:00.000-08:00

From the carnival sideshow to the 1950's fashion world, here's what happens when you cross a black widow with a bathing beauty.

Men, beware (but you'll be unable to resist)!

…and, as you know, give me a little time to reach 100 (but, before you know it, I'll be well beyond)!

Kids Love Comics!

2011-12-31T05:32:00.000-08:00

Where's Dr. Wertham when you need him?!

TGIF!

2011-12-30T07:32:00.001-08:00

Impetuous Youth!

2011-12-30T07:14:00.000-08:00

He's got to actually be a little French midget, or I have no idea what's going on (thanks to pal Ron Murphy for the finds)!

I've Got Wood! Ventriloquist Vixens, Delightful Dummies and Magical Mannequins!

2011-12-28T19:04:00.000-08:00

The top 100 most horrific, horrifying and hot pics of our "throw your voice" friends!

www.mitchoconnell.com

Alex Toth, the World's Greatest Comic Art Storyteller!

2011-12-28T13:11:00.000-08:00

Fun Fact!
When you spend many, many months devoted to putting together a huge book of your art, you aren't earning any money!
So, as not to have to cut back on caviar and pedicures, gotta sell a few items from the estate. Let your rich collector friends know!

http://comics.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7054&lotidNo=99002

http://comics.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7054&lotidNo=99001

More Mitch O'Connell Merchandising!

2011-12-28T05:43:00.001-08:00

These officially licensed M.O'C t-shirts will be available just as soon as the production team can work out the one final problematic kink…
It really only seem to make sense when I'M wearing it!

My alarm went off late this morning!

2011-12-28T05:24:00.001-08:00

Lunch Time!

2011-12-27T09:37:00.001-08:00

I think that's the same expression I'd be making.

The M.O'C Book Club!

2011-12-27T07:11:00.001-08:00

Since Oprah stopped, I guess it's up to me to continue the book club!
Today's selection...

Photo of the Day!

2011-12-27T07:04:00.000-08:00

Officer- "Can you describe the man Miss?

Miss- "Yes, he looked something like this!"

Free Tattoo Design of the Day!

2011-12-26T09:51:00.001-08:00

Free Tattoo Design of the Day- IS BACK!
My nephew Rich was talkin' about getting a cross tattooed on his back and I thought I should throw in my two bits (I think that pretty much about everything). As The World's Best Uncle, I came up with this for him to consider, and he considered it, then went with something else.
I KNOW!
Anyway, for someone that might be a little more appreciative of my giving nature, you can be the first person on God's green earth to have this bad boy needled on!

I Hate Mondays!

2011-12-26T06:53:00.001-08:00

Only 363 Shopping Days 'till Christmas!

2011-12-26T06:36:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T06:35:00.001-08:00

Only 1 Shopping Day 'till Christmas!

2011-12-24T04:59:00.000-08:00

Christmas Card Update!

2011-12-23T07:43:00.001-08:00

Why did I find cat s**t in my slippers this morning? I forgot two family members in this years Christmas card.

Mistake corrected!

Only 2 Shopping Days 'till Christmas!

2011-12-23T06:34:00.000-08:00

T.G.I.F.!

2011-12-23T06:33:00.000-08:00

Superlative Slang Update!

2011-12-22T19:40:00.000-08:00

"Superfriz" is now the official replacement word for "Awesome".
Please take note.

Sometimes I miss not having a regular 9 to 5 job.

2011-12-22T19:34:00.001-08:00

If you have New Year's Eve plans …change 'em!

2011-12-22T17:31:00.000-08:00

The fine folks at Kiss Kiss Cabaret are going all out to make this world a better place!

Why not take advantage of their generosity?!

www.kisskisscabaret.com

Only 3 Shopping Days 'till Christmas!

2011-12-22T05:16:00.001-08:00

Merry!

2011-12-21T09:48:00.000-08:00

Only 4 Shopping Days 'till Christmas!

2011-12-21T04:50:00.000-08:00

Frankly, I don't want to find out Part 1 OR Part 2!

Musical Memories!

2011-12-20T18:59:00.000-08:00

I came here to chew bubblegum and play the euphonium, and I'm all out of bubblegum!

Kieran O'Connell again took the band on the road with her typical take no prisoners attitude.

The Peterson Orchestra wowed the crowds at the Museum of Science and Industry this afternoon, out drawing the Coal Mine, U-505 Submarine, Baby Chick Hatchery and the Omnimax Theatre COMBINED (by my attendance guesstimate)!

I, as one of the parent roadies, did my best to made sure the players every need's were met.

But not everything was smooth sailing. You don't want to know what happened when Mrs. Rodriguez forgot to remove the brown M&M's from Kieran's dressing room!

Last Minute Gift Suggestions (to keep folks from hating you)!

2011-12-20T13:08:00.000-08:00

OMG! I haven't finished my Christmas shopping! What to do! What to do!
Shhhhhh- Relax! Just follow the link...
http://shop.kitschnkouture.com/category.htm?id=27

Only 5 Shopping Days 'till Christmas!

2011-12-20T04:32:00.001-08:00

For All Your Last Minute Shopping….

2011-12-19T13:24:00.001-08:00

http://www.retroagogo.com/servlet/the-1628/Mitch-O%27Connell-Tura-Satana/Detail

http://www.retroagogo.com/servlet/the-1627/Mitch-O%27Connell-Devil-Girl/Detail
http://www.retroagogo.com/servlet/the-1629/Mitch-O%27Connell-Dracula-Pop/Detail

Only 6 Shopping Days 'till Christmas!

2011-12-19T04:28:00.000-08:00

http://mitchoconnell.blogspot.com/2011/10/buy-my-shit-please.html

I Hate Mondays!

2011-12-19T04:27:00.000-08:00

Another typical Saturday night!

2011-12-18T04:47:00.000-08:00

I'm always sporting the pith helmet/big stash look on the weekends!

Only 7 Shopping Days 'till Christmas (the naughty version)!

2011-12-18T04:17:00.001-08:00

Only 7 Shopping Days 'till Christmas (the gruesome version)!

2011-12-18T04:15:00.000-08:00

Only 7 Shopping Days 'till Christmas!

2011-12-18T04:14:00.000-08:00

B-Fest 2012!!!

2011-12-17T07:51:00.001-08:00

www.b-fest.com

Only 8 Shopping Days 'till Christmas!

2011-12-17T05:57:00.000-08:00

My photo arrived in the mail, which prompted me to muse-

2011-12-16T09:19:00.001-08:00

Now that I've purchased and renamed the John Handcock building (now the Mitch O'Connellcock) I can look back (from the penthouse view) at my humble beginnings and wistfully shake my head and chuckle. The first place of my own was in a building titled, "Artist in Residence", a former apartment hotel that was a mix of tenants that had been there so long the structure had actually been built around them mixed with young creative types that were drawn by the $190 a month studio apartment rent. "Creative Types" means "No Money". It was filled with charm, which is how I imagine a realtor describing it's qualities. My studio mascot was a cockroach forever frozen in a surprised mid stride atop the dented metal cabinets. What kept him from moving was the thick coat of spray gun white paint that was used to efficiently cover him and the walls. His still mobile comrades kept me entertained whenever the oven was turned on (usually for heating purposes) which was their starting gun cue to race up the wall behind it. I was always prepared with paper towel wad to smite as many as possible. You also couldn't leave any unfinished beverage within a yard of a closed window during winter, because by morning it would be frozen. In summer it was also a good idea to keep the windows shut before going to sleep unless you wanted to be awakened by the bewildered cooing of pigeons strutting in front of the fold out couch. What about screen windows? You're thing of Oprah's apartment. My Chicago sky-line view were the bricks of the 8 foot away adjacent building. To check the weather you had to lean out that same window and look straight up to see the sliver of sky that peeked through between us. Mice kept my cat Macho entertained. Just make sure you gingerly watched your barefoot step while traversing the battlefield carnage. Water pressure was non-existent. The secret of cleaning my garage sale plates was to let the steady drip drip drip torture from the faucet drive the glowing orange residue of store brand macaroni and cheese mad until it fled screaming down the drain. Musical ambiance was provided when my neighbor would start practicing her piano daily at 11pm. I would usually helpfully suggest, through the non sound muffling walls, that she "Shut-up" around 3am. Outside soundscapes were often the forte of gunshots. I didn't tell anyone armed to be quiet. Leaving the studio was to enter an in-progress game of hall ball. I was once beaned in the head while the children yelled, "Doesn't count! Doesn't count!".

Oh, and by the way- I liked it!

Only 9 Shopping Days 'till Christmas!

2011-12-16T05:31:00.001-08:00

TGIF Christmas Style!

2011-12-16T05:03:00.001-08:00

TGIF!

2011-12-16T05:02:00.000-08:00

La la la!

2011-12-15T17:34:00.000-08:00

My final year of being a Winter Fest chaperone! Every December (at LEAST 6 for me) the Peterson School choir is invited to perform at the Navy Pier Winter Fest Celebration, an enclosed football stadium sized chunk of the pier that's filled with rides, performers and an ice skating rink. The amazing Ms. Thomas lead singers belt out the holiday favorites on the main stage promptly at 11am, leaving the rest of the visit for fun. My job is to end the day with the same number of kids in my group that I started with. In today's case, 7. Mission accomplished! I started when Leo was a young choir member, then happily continued when Kieran carried the torch torch. Next year the little Miss will be leaving our local public school behind as she graduates to High School. The kids and I were blessed to luck into having such a wonderful place for them to have attended since Kindergarden! Go Panthers!

Now THAT'S What I Call ART!

2011-12-15T05:06:00.000-08:00

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