tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177266272024-03-13T00:39:43.236-04:00Cathy Santarsiero The Christmas CorgiCathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.comBlogger411125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-23004615688954445942023-12-07T20:16:00.004-05:002023-12-07T20:16:32.035-05:00Happy Hanukkah!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwf0GqfJ_bw6vPAGsLD8uUcPDCmibxpUuDU0qgdDpdp-nLKY1rQROz794AI8ips3KSGQCBmWt3kRAN8-UwvHLj4iFKZgmloXH7Cu7ni9qmfm5sJ6SkoW5v_LCoznkG0eH1d1Mxre8_Pm4Pq673tsgawj_XhEJScCIKBvrSlasREAezruwec1SZg/s650/IMG_9733.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwf0GqfJ_bw6vPAGsLD8uUcPDCmibxpUuDU0qgdDpdp-nLKY1rQROz794AI8ips3KSGQCBmWt3kRAN8-UwvHLj4iFKZgmloXH7Cu7ni9qmfm5sJ6SkoW5v_LCoznkG0eH1d1Mxre8_Pm4Pq673tsgawj_XhEJScCIKBvrSlasREAezruwec1SZg/s320/IMG_9733.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: #cc0000;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Hanukkah! - CS </div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> #corgis #hanukkah #seasonofmiracles #festivaloflights</span></p>Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-58630876038922278242023-12-06T14:17:00.003-05:002023-12-06T14:17:22.734-05:00Happy St. Nicholas Day! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9ZqC8JXg7ITgC_OpZLWQkdOdbagXiXcD-CuenM5uvRafOOgAs2hr66vEbhZC0HEdmxMIGd2iE3fK6C578ZXAo1man2iVQrfRIu-yph2M-cBxiuh6jnM7msnGLUp2ClhxK7juqD3HeUHz9m8UoQnKgtD-AGx7lfPFpaSVlR-GGHFHLe069CsN2A/s2712/FullSizeRender.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2712" data-original-width="2030" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9ZqC8JXg7ITgC_OpZLWQkdOdbagXiXcD-CuenM5uvRafOOgAs2hr66vEbhZC0HEdmxMIGd2iE3fK6C578ZXAo1man2iVQrfRIu-yph2M-cBxiuh6jnM7msnGLUp2ClhxK7juqD3HeUHz9m8UoQnKgtD-AGx7lfPFpaSVlR-GGHFHLe069CsN2A/w300-h400/FullSizeRender.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Have a happy day, kindred spirits! CS xo </span></div><p></p>Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-44410977840196676962023-12-03T17:34:00.003-05:002023-12-03T17:48:16.809-05:00Corgi Commandeer<p><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWelixxAqeXmJ42PLTOKgWuo_vmk6M5AY8yHgk3IKOQydh65HFTAhxYXtYaaZSQnJsBxxc2ZaJZOxmdLDtApZ-CXdtnh7BppUYdWwYz2dp79WBkkF9W0olld7Py3ga4lHPRe5NPvc44SVXay0_DKx-_J-4uMEHgnNjB6whyphenhyphenlpNjJccHXQGPd4EPQ/s488/42791E1A-FD96-4DC2-86C7-C92E9BB74131.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><img border="0" data-original-height="324" data-original-width="488" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWelixxAqeXmJ42PLTOKgWuo_vmk6M5AY8yHgk3IKOQydh65HFTAhxYXtYaaZSQnJsBxxc2ZaJZOxmdLDtApZ-CXdtnh7BppUYdWwYz2dp79WBkkF9W0olld7Py3ga4lHPRe5NPvc44SVXay0_DKx-_J-4uMEHgnNjB6whyphenhyphenlpNjJccHXQGPd4EPQ/s320/42791E1A-FD96-4DC2-86C7-C92E9BB74131.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;">Hello Friends. My name is Rey. I may be a Corgi, but I’ve been observing and learning how to use Cathy’s devices. She has woefully neglected this beautiful blog, and I personally think it is high time there were some new posts. So here I sit with my short Corgi arms in an attempt to start the ball rolling while she’s distracted selling her artwork on Etsy!</span></p><p><span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://cathysantarsiero.etsy.com/">https://cathysantarsiero.etsy.com/</a> </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;">Now I wonder if Harley is finished baking Christmas cookies in the kitchen…</span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;">Have a happy week! 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Tonight we will be doing nails. For those in the North East, being snowed in may be a good time to tackle those talon-like sharpies which extend from those cute soft little paws. They can be weapons I tell you! Do not be afraid to learn how to do your dog's nails. While the new Jurassic World movie may be coming out this year; we do not want our dogs to resemble velociraptors.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">I love Corgis. I love painting. I love cooking. I thought I would share a bit of each with you on this Spring Equinox Eve. Here is a pork recipe that turned out pretty well. It is tried and true. The butternut squash that accompanied it was a new one for me. Probably because of my New England roots I tend to always reach for the buttery, brown sugary or maple type flavors when I pick up a butternut squash. This one was a little different. If you like the ingredients in the recipe, chances are you will enjoy this dish too. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: small;">First, for me, the torturous task of peeling the butternut squash. Christmas Corgi Facebook friends have suggested a few good ways to make this easier. A good steel peeler would probably be a good place to start. Lacking one of those, my weapon of choice was a good knife. Did I mention I really really hate peeling butternut squash? </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">Cut the squash into pieces. Try and cut them into cubes the same size so they cook evenly. They do not need to be perfect. Only God is perfect. And maybe Julia Child. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Mince up some garlic. Lots. Pretend you are trying to repel vampires. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Let's start with the pork loin roast. Rub it with lots of freshly ground black pepper. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Rub it with a big bunch of that garlic too. Put a pat of butter in a saute pan with a good splash</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">of olive oil. Sear it on all sides till it gets golden brown. This is a quick process over a medium high heat, you are not trying to cook it through, just sear it. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: small;">The wine will deglaze the pan, which will get all of those good juices loosened from the pan. This is a quick process so just let it sizzle for a minute while stirring up all of those good bits from the pan with a wooden spoon. To this pan, add a spoonful of this beef base. Add some water. Start with a half cup, maybe a cup. You want enough of this delicious pan juice gravy to pour over your sliced roast afterward. The beef base pictured below says lower sodium but is still salty, which is why I resist the urge to salt the pork when I rub it with the pepper and garlic. Trust me on this one. You can also use a little beef stock or broth instead of the beef base but I think this is lots more flavorful and a little goes a long way.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #990000;">Add a pat of butter and a splash of olive oil with some of that minced garlic to a saute pan. Heat the pan until the garlic just starts to sweat. Add the butternut squash. If you had it soaking in water from rinsing it or cutting it up earlier in the day, just make sure it is mostly dry so you can get a nice golden brown on it in the pan. Add some black pepper and a few sprinkles of sea salt. Once it has mostly achieved that nice golden brown, you can add a little water and simmer just till the squash is cooked through but not mushy. Find that perfect moment between just undercooked to just done. You won't be sorry. Remove the pan from the heat. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">Slice your lovely pork roast on a cutting board. Pour a little of the gravy on top when you are done. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">Plate your meal by pouring a little gravy from the baking pan over the pork. Sprinkle some feta and scallions over the butternut squash. Everyone seemed to enjoy the feta and scallions on the squash more than I did. I could have had it either way really. But the garlic and black pepper saute was a nice change from the usual as I mentioned. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Sr. Mary Ellen also said patience is a virtue. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">A Corgi will also say patience and standing near the cook brings great rewards. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">While my high school French is tres tres rusty, I understand Corgese very well. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: small;">For example, this is Corgese for "I know you just painted this egg but I am getting really, really bored laying here while you take all of these pictures, Cathy." Patience, Amy, patience.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #990000;">While this little egg is no longer available in my <a href="http://www.cathysantarsiero.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> shop, The Christmas Corgi shop is open and new things are added all the time. The Corgis are thrilled and are eagerly anticipating more photo sessions. Can you tell? </span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #990000;"><br /></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #990000;"> Wishing you a happy first day of Spring tomorrow! </span></div>
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Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-55958049903289425552014-02-11T13:00:00.000-05:002014-02-15T21:41:12.526-05:00Some new Original Corgi Artwork<span style="color: #cc0000;">I just love doing these miniature pieces. While the top three Originals pictured are no longer available for purchase, I see miniature prints in their future soon. I thought you might like to see them. The little pirate Corgi is entitled "Surrender The Booty," the pink and black piece is called "Bandana Valentine," and the blue piece with the moon is "First Kiss." </span> <br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">The square pieces were done on 3" x 3" miniature canvases and I just love the way they look on the little easels. Of course they can always be hung on a wall too. But its fun to find artwork in unexpected places, don't you agree?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">I just finished this new Original painting. It is called 'The Usual Suspects.' Bring this painting home at your own risk. Don't let the cute little innocent looking Corgi on the end fool you. He is the brains of the operation. The others are his minions</span>. <br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Now available on <i><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/179554899/pembroke-welsh-corgi-original-art?">Etsy! </a></span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Back to the easel! Have a happy day, my lovelies! xo xo Cat </span>Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-47332978495892351282014-02-10T09:14:00.001-05:002014-02-10T09:17:50.921-05:00A look backHello Blog. I know I have not been here as of late. I hope you will forgive me as I try to ease my way back. I think losing my dear sweet Bailey over a year ago knocked the wind out of my blogging sails. She lived well past 16 years old, but was truly my heart dog. My model, my muse. My friend. Bailey Braveheart By The Sea, CGC, Herding Instinct Tested. Even though I feel her presence around me all the time, I miss her. It hit so hard I couldn't even do a post about her passing. But not to pay tribute to her here would be wrong, even though so much time has passed. So please raise a glass to the best dog any girl could ever have! Loyal and true, friend forever faithful, champion of my heart.<br />
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A more recent loss was my dear friend Barb. This hit me like a bullet to the heart. Barb lived her life in serious pain but you would never know it. She never complained. She was a lady. Truly a lady in every sense of the word. Beautiful inside and out. And funny! Oh my dear God, would we laugh for hours until our sides and faces hurt. She really 'got' me. She understood my silly sense of humor. She knew what I was feeling before the words even came out of my mouth. She loved everyone. And I miss her. A lot. <br />
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Barb loved Bailey. When she was visiting her in Cape Cod, Bailey would follow Barb around. Bailey knew Barb always had dog treats in her bag on her power chair. Even though Bailey was moving pretty slowly toward the end, she would still find the strength to get up and follow her around. Barb also loved reading my blog. She cracked me up because every time she needed to find it she would say "Tell me how to get there again?" Well now it is my turn, asking "Tell me how to get there, again." How do I pick up from where I left off and share the stuff that I love, my artwork, things that strike my fancy, when the gears have come to a slow grind? Barb would say "Oh Cathy, just do it!" So in her honor and in Bailey's honor I am going to start again. If anyone is still here to read, I am here to share. What is a blog anyway? For me, looking back on this blog it is like a personal diary. Except it is for the whole world to see. I love being able to share my love of Corgis, stuff I'm doing and my artwork with you and get your feedback. It means a lot to me. Life is precious. Life is short. Life should be lived as if someone left the gate open. This Corgi lifestyle is truly my bliss. And it really is a lifestyle because anyone with Corgis knows they are truly a huge presence in your life. I hope you will find some tidbits here that bring glimmers of joy and inspiration to your day too! I am going to start by uploading a bunch of photos from last Summer onward from my phone. No captions. Just a tiny glimpse of what I saw and did these past months while here on Seaside Heights in New Jersey and a few other things.Well, the things that my phone captured, anyway! Mostly happy, a few sad (fire on the boardwalk) Have a happy day, my lovelies! xo xo Love, Cat <br />
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Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-12091387065793265782013-07-24T11:39:00.000-04:002013-07-24T11:39:37.790-04:00In honor of the Royal Baby...We are so happy for Prince William and Kate on the birth of their son! In honor of the Royal Baby, every print purchased from my <a href="http://www.cathysantarsiero.etsy.com/">Etsy Shop</a> between today and July 31st will receive this 4" x 6" signed and dated print free with their order. It is titled "It's Good To Be King." I just may send one off to the Queen as well. Have a happy day, my lovelies! Stay cool! xo xo -CS<br />
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<br />Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-69129807095179488202013-07-22T19:49:00.001-04:002013-07-22T19:49:31.818-04:00Royal Baby Names?Harley thinks the Royal Baby should be named Simba. What say you?
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Congratulations Kate and Wills! I'm sure Princess Diana kissed that little babe before he was sent fresh from heaven. xo xo CatCathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-8141177375979582582013-03-10T10:00:00.000-04:002013-03-10T10:00:17.079-04:00Corgi puppy sees mirror for the first time<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RpHZPJJcyHg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Too stinking cute!Happy Sunday, my lovelies! xo xo CS Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-25204539361190419822012-12-18T09:04:00.001-05:002012-12-18T09:24:45.613-05:00Hallelujah - The Voice <br />
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I love The Voice. This is a lovely tribute they did for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. May God grant their families and this town the peace and solace only He can. May these babies and the teachers who dedicated their lives to them know true joy and eternal peace as they touch the face of God. Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-71081766066119770362012-12-12T21:37:00.001-05:002012-12-12T21:37:49.396-05:0012 12 12 ConcertJust a 'heads up' to watch the 12 12 12 Concert this evening. The concert is organized by the Robin Hood Foundation. The board of the foundation and all of the sponsors pay for all of the costs to put on the show, and every cent goes to the people who need relief from the wrath of hurricane Sandy. Go to the official <a href="http://www.121212concert.org/">concert website</a> for details on where to watch and to make a donation. Please. Go. Now. I'm a New York girl, but the Jersey shore is near and dear to my heart. Thank you to all of the artists and people involved in making this happen. You are all awesome. xo xo<br />
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<br />Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-90257111228513007032012-12-10T09:56:00.002-05:002012-12-19T11:14:28.241-05:00Fibromyalgia, Oh How I Hate You<b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Warning: post contains serious whining and bitching </span></i></b><br />
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I have been living with Fibromyalgia for something like 11 years now. Sometimes I can't believe it has been that long. Recently I had to sit and think about when I was first diagnosed. I'm terrible about remembering dates. Two events that stand out for me that help me to recall those first wicked days are going to see Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie, which was the first of the eight films, and the terrible anthrax attacks of 2001. What a combination, right? I remember the Harry Potter movie because I remember being in severe pain walking from the parking lot to the theater and not being able to get comfortable in my seat once there. I couldn't raise my arm high enough to pay for the popcorn and I remember the dull aches starting. I thought I had maybe pulled a few muscles or was getting the flu. The reason I recall the anthrax attacks was because I recall the doctor sending me immediately to Greenwich Hospital for a CAT scan after realizing that I had been using postage stamps that had a white powder (which turned out to be cornstarch to keep them from sticking) in the envelope. I had spent the days prior completely unable to stand or walk and in severe pain, so much so that I couldn't even get to the doctor's office, let alone turn the doorknob to open the office door. Yep, it was that bad. I remember when I was sent to the ER for the CAT scan, there were many employees who worked in Rockefeller Plaza in NYC who lived in the area and were sent there. I vaguely recall the area being sectioned off and being escorted in. And people dressed head to toe in safety garb that made me feel like ET just before his heart light went out. Rushing, panic, on their part. I was in too much pain to care. I also recall that after the scan and all of the people buzzing around me that a few moments later someone came in and said, 'not anthrax' and being just left there on the gurney as if I didn't matter any more. In hindsight, I guess they had a lot going on.<br />
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I was sent home and then the tests began that week. Finally my doctor brought me into his office and opened a medical book and asked me to read a couple of pages on Fibromyalgia, which he believed was the problem. Huh? I had never heard of it. From what I was reading it seemed like it was a diagnosis of exclusion "its not this, its not that," and there were some 'pressure points' that they used to confirm the diagnosis as well. I remember getting to a point in the information that said that until recently many doctors believed that because every conventional test they had would turn up normal, that they believed it was all in the patients head. I turned to him and said, 'so what, you think I'm crazy??' He laughed and said 'Oh my God, no Cathy. I just want you to know what you are up against. The good news is that it wont kill you. The bad news is that there is no cure right now and the medication is pretty much all trial and error.' He sent me to a couple of other doctors for more opinions, including a rheumatologist. Diagnosis: Fibromyalgia. Three weeks after I started the medication, I was able to stand again. I remember being thrilled beyond belief and finally thinking there was hope and I could do this.<br />
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What I didn't realize it how much life as I knew it would change. I was the girl who would move entire rooms of furniture around by myself. I was the girl who worked three jobs plus volunteer jobs. I was the girl who would stay up till all hours of the night for weeks at a time to do crafts and artwork for weekend craft fairs. Suddenly I found myself in a body that held me hostage. As time went on I had to learn how to do everything at a much slower pace and learn to let others help me. I learned what I needed to do to get through the day and try to be as productive as possible. I had to prioritize, letting lots of things go that I no longer had the strength to do. I had to force myself to rest and nap during the day. I had to get over the embarrassment of feeling like everyone was staring at me or judging me or not understanding that you can look normal on the outside but be in pain and exhausted 24/7. There are days when I wake up and just can't move and I can't get out of bed and tears flow. Even my 'hair' hurts. LOL. I can't lie, it is that bad. But there are good days too. I never know really what each day will bring. But I remember the doc's first words to me that the good news is that 'it won't kill you.' So if that which does not kill you makes you stronger, I guess that is the bright side to having Fibro. You learn to adjust and do what you can, when you can. You learn to prioritize. You learn to let go and accept help. You learn that it is really OK to use that handicap parking sticker when you need to. You learn to appreciate the good days, SO very much. I know so many people deal with so many illnesses and have it a lot worse. My mother told me that if we were all put into a room and everyone put their troubles in a big pile in the middle of the floor and were asked to pick a problem, we would all choose our own right back rather than someone else's. <br />
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These past couple of years the Fibro has been really kicking my ass. I know that depression goes hand in hand with it. Hell, who wouldn't be depressed being in pain and exhausted from the pain all the time? My brain tells me that if I am having a bad day that I need to not fight it, but rather rest and take care of myself and it is really OK to do that. I wish my brain would tell my heart that though. I do my best to show the world my happy face, but I do still cry, a lot, when I'm having a bad day. I want my old body back. I want my energy back. I want the pain to stop. I have had a lot going on this past year and it makes me sad to think that I've taken such a hiatus from my blog and doing a lot of my artwork, which I love so much. It made me not attend quite a few dog shows as well. Dropping a Corgi as you are trying to lift it onto the table is generally frowned upon. LOL. But I'm doing the best I can. And that's all anyone can really do, right?<br />
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Anyway, so here I sit this rainy morning (don't even get me started on how the low pressure weather systems coming in kick my ass too...) bitching and whining to anyone who is still reading this. Sometimes you just need to vent though. I'm not looking for sympathy. OK, maybe just a little. LOL. But I want to give a shout out to everyone else out there who suffers with this crap. And I can call it crap if I wanna. And so can you.<br />
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I am going to try to blog more. I miss my blog. And my readers, if I haven't scared you all away! I promise I won't bitch. Much. LOL.<br />
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I am sketching out a few paintings today. Trying to get a few decorations up for Christmas, too. I love Christmas with all of my heart and everything about it makes me happy. Be kind to each other today. You never know what another person is dealing with. I think that is something wonderful about Christmas. People are warmer and a little kinder to one another. If the joy of the season could last all year, what an amazing thing that would be! That's where The Christmas Corgi name came from. I combined my two favorite things, Christmas and Corgis. Pure joy, both of them. <br />
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<br />Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-71405874226968274432012-10-11T14:40:00.000-04:002012-10-11T14:46:30.259-04:00Happy Sweet 16 Bailey!Today is a very special day, my dear reader. May I get a great big 'whoo hoo!' from you all please? Today is Bailey's 16th birthday. Bailey is my dear sweet Pembroke Welsh Corgi, who is the queen of all she sees. She has been here for me through the good times and the not so good times. Been there through raising my children, through holidays and seasons, through moves, illness and pain, sleepless nights, joys and sorrows. Many of my tears have been caught in her soft Corgi fur. She has been my muse, my model, my artwork mascot, my constant companion. She has taught me so much over the years. She can't hear. Can't really bark any more. Her vision is fuzzy. She has been completely down in the rear and completely incontinent for over a year. But she is not in pain. She enjoys her food, snuggling, and watching everyone around her, like she is the royal overseer. But she is getting tired. I know in my heart that this will be her last birthday. She has very few days left here until her angels call her to heaven.<br />
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I promised her I would take care of her, as she always took care of me. No girl could have a more loyal friend. I know she will tell me when she is ready to go and I know it will be soon. But today, we are not dwelling on that. Today is about ice cream! Bailey loves vanilla ice cream, so that is her first special treat of the day. Yes, she is dressed up in flowers. And we are celebrating her and all that she is today. Hug all of your Corgis tightly tonight. They are truly a gift. Happy Birthday my dear sweet Bailey Braveheart By The Sea! I love you with all of my heart, and always will.<br />
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(Raviolis for lunch. Steak and peanut butter cookies for dinner. You betcha, she's sixteen and can have whatever she wants!! xo -CS ^..^ )Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-62451844599093377262012-07-19T13:38:00.005-04:002012-07-19T14:21:55.855-04:00New Original Corgi Art!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-798GZ_LX840/UAhOT9wBjEI/AAAAAAAADLg/UAZUTjWikCI/s1600/pinupalbumwhite_edited-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-798GZ_LX840/UAhOT9wBjEI/AAAAAAAADLg/UAZUTjWikCI/s400/pinupalbumwhite_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5766945427748392002" /></a><br />Introducing my first pinup Corgi girl, Miss Bridget Barkdot. I was inspired by the gorgeous WWII (and beyond!) paintings and posters of the girls that graced military aircraft and pulled the heartstrings of our soldiers. Miss Barkdot is a little bit sexy, a little bit bitchy, has a rockabilly heart, and is 100% Corgi girl! I painted her on a fun little album that can be used for photos, special mementos, or ribbons or whatever your heart desires.<br /><br />~~*This is a 3 day listing.*~~<br />Click the eBay button below to take a peek! <br />Have a wonderful day my lovelies!<br /> xo xo ♥ muah ♥ xo xo ~ CS<br /><a href="http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewListedItemsLinkButtons&userid=corgicats"><br /><img alt="My items on eBay" src="http://pics.ebay.com/aw/pics/ebay_my_button.gif" /><br /></a>Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-23124000769093730172012-05-24T15:09:00.004-04:002012-05-25T13:16:24.920-04:00Stolen iPhone. Pics of Dumb and Dumber.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3eXcREzTMos/T76HPy1LhgI/AAAAAAAADLE/7M-767gJfY0/s1600/Nelson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3eXcREzTMos/T76HPy1LhgI/AAAAAAAADLE/7M-767gJfY0/s320/Nelson.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>My Sister-in-Law Katy had her iphone stolen on a recent Disney Cruise. The alleged thief decided to have a good old time and document his antics with the phone's camera. Unbeknownst to "Nelson," the Disney employee who has been having a great time with the stolen phone, every photo he snapped was sent to Katy's account with a special feature on the phone. Katy, who is a mastermind and funny as hell (she works in TV & film production) posted the photos to her Facebook account with hilarious captions. It has been shared thousands of times and is going viral. Here is one photo from the Yahoo news that picked it up this morning. Click over to their <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/ifound-woman-posts-pictures-stolen-iphone-facebook-220100952.html">article</a> and you will see the link to her FB pics of the high seas bandit and his pals. Funny stuff peeps. Way to go, Katy! Time will tell if he must walk the plank with Captain Hook. xo xo </b>Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi"http://www.blogger.com/profile/16049165329630322893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726627.post-21255644087532413242012-05-18T22:48:00.000-04:002012-05-18T22:48:30.410-04:00New Original Miniature Art!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm on Cape Cod for a little visit. Just had to do a little painting today. It is an adorable framed miniature. I've just listed it on eBay for a 'buy it now' while I'm here. Take a peek! xo xo <br />
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