2nd Look at a Possible Employment Opportunity

I have a 2nd Look at a Possible Employment Opportunity in the morning.
I think it's a waste of my time since I know that they already filled the position that I am interviewing for at the Heidel House Resort & Spa, in Green Lake, Wisconsin but you have to wonder why they would continue to waste a persons time, energy and gas money to show up for a dead end interview. I am certain because it's a corporate entity that they are required to adhere to a standard set by the corporate office and need to be in compliance with the 2nd interview
I visited the Heidel House 2 weeks ago and was greeted by a young man, totally awesome Food & Beverage Manager and as the conversation grew he invited me to take a look at the Pub area that they were looking for a manager to fill. The interview was rather short and the two people interviewing me were about 1/3 my age and outbursts of peculiar laughter filled the air at different times during our visit. I understand weird laughter as a type of anxiety as I have a crystal child that always laughed at inappropriate times and was often in trouble in school for this behavior but I have never experienced it during an interview. Needless to say I didn't have any good feelings during or after the interview and really did not expect to be called back again so this should prove most interesting.
I plan on going in with an open heart and attitude towards this situation as I know I'm not the only empath on the planet and this could end up being something good after all. Besides the fact that I just wanted to wait tables in the first place and did not go in looking for a management position.
So here goes #2. I'll let you know how it turns out
many blessings this day
until next time ♥ . . .

Cyber Monday is Tomorrow 11/30 but the Sales have started already

Cyber Monday is Tomorrow 11/30 but the Sales have started already today

What a great feeling to hear the little Ching Ching that is generated by the app on my phone from the ETSY app when I have a sale in my shop and EBay does the same thing.
Oh what fun, no matter where I am or whatever I am doing it tells me to pay attention as the universe is sending money from some terrific person that just bought something from me. It is truly what I live for and makes me act like a giddy child♥
All the packages are packaged, labeled and ready to be delivered to the post office first thing in the morning. I don't do a huge business by any means but every little bit sure helps especially this time of year with the utilities starting to rise.
I am looking to revamp my shop this winter to try to find a niche of things that really sell as it seems the same old is starting to give way to new innovations and I need to keep up with the trends. I just need to find out what it is everyone wants besides new electronics because I don't make those! (or find a real job, bite my tongue)
I am such a naturalist and love anything simple with no chemicals which is really hard to imagine what else I can do.
Primitive art is my love but there are so many Prim Artists now that I just don't know where else to turn to earn a living. Maybe I'll try some Boho Women's Garments since I just love weird and different clothes ( hippie chick)
I guess I will have to figure it out soon as I'm not getting any younger over here that's for sure.
Enjoy the season . . .

Happy Thanksgiving 2015 Being Mindfull

Happy Thanksgiving 2015 & Being Mindfull
Let's give Thanks to all those who are working today to make our lives better. In ways we don't even know or take the time to think about.
Being mindful is a place to be as you set out for the Black Friday Sales (sometimes starting Thanksgiving Day) as they try to rip something out of your hands hang on. . . but remember not to be one of those who are not mindful of others feelings.
To me this event is of the worst of the American people showing what kind of jerks they are capable of being.
I for one will not participate in this vile event as the energy is way to negative for me to be around and the people who contribute to this kind of sick frenzy are just as bad as the ones who host it.
Yes! I have been there and done that just once in my life and swore to my death that I would not be counted among these people ever again. I think it is the worst display of humanity ever thought of by the American Retailers and Marketing people. I would go as far to say it should be outlawed!

There I said it. . .
I hope you have a joyous Thanksgiving . . .
many blessings. . .
til next time ♥

Gemini Full Moon Today, Did you Feel the Shift?

Gemini Full Moon Today, Did you Feel the Shift?

It was about 4:45 here in CST when everything got real dark and the pitch of the silence changed.

Thinking clearly became an issue and I pushed to get home before it got dark as it looked as though it was going to pour really hard but it ended up being just a sprinkle.

By time I arrived at home the sprinkle had stopped and I unloaded my groceries to start the meal for tomorrows company.

Not only did the day clear up but I started getting phone calls from companies I thought weren't going to consider my application for employment and it ends up I have a 2nd interview on Tuesday and an interview on Monday for a local part time cashier position. 

So I guess it doesn't always pour when it rains but I am most Thankful this day anyway.

Tomorrow my son, daughter in law and Granddaughter are coming for dinner and I am really excited about that too. I haven't seen them since the move in September and it'll be nice to be able to relax and visit with them before the winter sets in.

I'm not cooking a traditional Thanksgiving bird as there was no time to get that together on short notice but a gluten free spaghetti with meatballs and Italian sausage, gluten free garlic bread and homemade gluten/dairy free crust-less bourbon pumpkin pie. MmmYumm.

It will be wonderful all the same and the company will be outstanding.

Many blessings to you this Thanksgiving Holiday, we have so much to be Thankful for (even when things don't seem that way from first impressions) Take the time to see the blessings in your life no matter how slight they may be

Be well and Enjoy. . . 

til next time. . . ♥

Day Before the Full Moon

Day Before the Full Moon and then it's Thanksgiving in America, WOW
What a fast month it has been, feels like it was just Halloween and some of the decorations are still hanging around waiting to be put back into the garage for another year.
I don't know about anyone else but time just goes way to fast these days or I'm just moving that much slower.
The pace has slowed down for me since my injury last year and being off with shoulder surgery has made me understand that I can not push myself 80 hours a work week any longer, which is why I moved up north. I can no longer afford to live on the WI/IL boarder when rents are $1000. per month. It's crazy but living up here is not the bliss I wish it were either. Cost of living is $3 less an hour than where I was and even though the rent is half it takes many hours of work to pay the bills.
Now, on to the next challenge of finding a job or two to keep me through the winter months. I pray I find something soon. . .
In the mean time I am still sewing and crafting the days away to keep my mind busy (and hands).
As this holiday draws closer I am continually reminded of all the gifts in my life and all that I have to be so "Thankful" for every single day of my life. . .
Happy Thanksgiving everyone
Many blessings to you over this holiday, enjoy
As I enjoy my gluten free breakfast♥

Primitive Folk Artist-Penny Crane-Brings Winter Blessings to ETSY & Ebay

Primitive Folk Artist-Penny Crane-Brings Winter Blessings to ETSY & Ebay
Yep, I've been creating up a storm over here and the characters are just flying off the sewing machine

♥This Santa guy is dressed in a piece of an old Bemis Feed Sack that is made from Hemp. They are pretty cool and on EBay and Etsy right now for sale, so check them out, he's called a Cupboard Tuck doll in the world of Primitives and the other Santa is a make-do, he is built on a vintage textile beehive bobbin♥
 Ebay is under seller Oakridgeprims, here's a link to access this listing then you can click on See Sellers other items to get to the rest of them http://www.ebay.com/itm/172008526719?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
 and etsy can be accessed in the side margin of this blog, My  ETSY Store is www.etsy.com/shop/cranesnest


♥The two little snowmen are constructed on an old
rusty bed spring as a foundation and they are dressed in flannel robes with dirty felt hats. (cinnamon sprinkled is called grungy) It's a fun place to dwell in the Primitive World as you get to play with these little guys before someone takes them home. I love doing this, it just doesn't pay like it used to as people would rather buy junk made in China from Walmart or Target than to support a local Artist. So sad. I'm an OOAK Primitive Artist which stands for "One of A Kind" which means I create each and everyone of these from scratch without the use of a pattern so everyone of them are different with their very own little personality and even if I am making lets say 6 pair of Elf Shoes, they will all be different as well because you just can not duplicate something exactly, not ever

I'm going out tomorrow to try again to find a job even if it is only part time as I haven't figured out how to pay the rent and not work outside my home. In the mean time, I'll just keep talking to God and sewing until something better comes along . . . ♥

Till next time, many blessings this winter holiday season

Another Day in the Life

Another Day in the Life of a 60yr old Restaurant Manager
So I guess no one hires a 60 year old ex -restaurant manager.
I have to confess that I never realized there comes a time
                        That I wouldn't get a job anymore
WOW! Talk about a reality check! How about just a smack upside my head
for not noticing how far I have traveled, oblivious of the fact I was running out of time.

I am no where near ready to retire and yet I can not get a job unless I go back
to school for at least a BA
Sure I'm gonna go spend $53,000 for a degree and not live long enough to pay it off or,
oh am certain I will live long enough but you know what I'm saying here
So I will give it too God because it's just too much for me to handle this day

Many blessings to you this day

Primitive Artist Christmas Santa's and such

Primitive Artist Christmas Santa's and such,
Boy it's been a tough season thus far, sales are way down in my world of primitive artistry
Normally everything I list in the way of snowmen, Santa's, elf shoes, little dresses & pj's
just fly off the shelves but this year is very slow and different. The buyers don't leave feedback
and sometimes they just never pay for the item and you have to open a dispute which ties up your piece for an entire week before you are able to relist it for sale again. I don't know where the regulars are this year and many of the regular artists are missing from Ebay as well. So what ever is happening the flow is just not flowing like a normal HallowThankmas season on Ebay or Etsy.
On a lighter note I may have found a job finally, the interview went well and I'm keeping my fingers crossed  that I will hear about a second interview early next week.
With the Paris slayings and the blue lights over LA thee last two weeks at least the energy is letting up a little bit this past few days anyway
So in case I don't post before next Thursday, Have a great Thanksgiving, many blessings to you all
Take care & God bless

New Moon 11-11-2015 Packed quite the punch

The New Moon 11-11-2015 Packed quite the punch yesterday and brought storms throughout the entire planet.
So are you ready to integrate the new energies that were downloaded and start seeing some really big changes in your lives? Good because things should start to look and feel very different going forward from here. Today is the day that everything will start to fall away based on your intentions for your future. You should have more energy, see things that were out of perspective more clearly and acknowledge that you are at a higher vibration which gives you an edge on manifesting your new reality. Keep those negative thoughts out of your head and start gravitating towards what you want to do with your life that is different from before, see yourself where you want to be opposed to wondering how you will get there and most of all share your positiveness with everyone you come into contact with because that is what will draw in the like minded to help raise that vibration a little more. Ever wonder; why do I keep attracting these weirdos into my life. Well it's your vibration so raise it up and find that you will start to attract a different kind of people, one's who resonate with you at your new vibration.
I used to wonder when I herd that statement, Raise your vibration, how the heck do I do that, what do they mean by raise your vibration and then after learning how I felt rather silly in questioning it but in case you are at that point, I'll explain a little bit to you and I know you'll catch on.
First of all, This is not rocket science! Upon awaking in the morning, instead of opening your eyes and dashing off to the bathroom, lay in bed and quietly look at the day ahead of you. What is your intention for this day, what gifts would be like the universe to bring you today? Imagine and visualize your day and the successes you will achieve today. Be happy in your thoughts cause when you dread, believe me dread will come to you. Open your heart and feel gratitude for the things you already have, good health, a bed to sleep in, a roof over your head, and feel the warmth of gratitude come over you. This is how you raise your vibration, being happy in knowing what ever happens today you will get through it with flying colors. Now get up and do the things you do and be at ease that this will be a great day for you, even if you only get through it with no major catastrophes, in my world that means alot so go for it. Try it out cause when you change something in your routine to make your day better it will always work out for you and after 21 days it becomes a habit which means you have stopped doing something else that was attracting weirdos in your life
Many blessings to you this day and always. . .
enjoy your day

November Beauty in Midwest Wisconsin

November in Midwest Wisconsin is so beautiful this year. It is truly the place to be if you are seeking solstice in your life. A little down time, peace and quiet, sunny days and cool crisp nights where the stars feel like they're right on top of you. Reach . . ahh, I almost got it! The excitement every time I walk out my door into the night air, I just can't seem to be content inside the house, I just want to be under those glorious stars and talking to Luna, as she shines her light so bright in the night skies here. She illuminates the country side with her awesome glow and brings comfort to those who need her most. 
As the days grow shorter I spend much of my evenings sewing and then late night when Luna comes out to play I join her in her dance of the night. She has become my best friend and a comfort to my soul and like any real friend she is always there to talk to, even when you can't see her, you can feel her presence, that magnetic pull she has about her that just sucks you right in.
I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving, the final celebration of the harvest this year and a time of reflection of our lives before we move into the new year. What are you Thankful for? Take some time to review & dwell on it and then let it all go. . allowing yourself to expand and move to the next chapter of creating your new reality. Mine is much different then the past and I look ahead with an open heart & mind as I move forward to this part of the journey, with much gratitude for my beautiful life

Many blessings to you this holiday season. . .