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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Short and Tall

The theme over at Creative Tuesday this time is
short and tall. I immediately knew what I was going to
do with those opposites! Yes, the ostrich and the
hummingbird are extremes as far as size or height.
Their eggs are extremely different, too. A
hummingbird's eggs are the size of a small jelly bean,
less than one half inch long. An ostrich's egg weighs
about 3.3 pounds and is the size of a cantaloupe!
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Tuesday, April 26th.

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  1. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I love the right side where you list, because you live with autism the baskets are full of suckers and pringles!!!! I would LOVE an easter basket like that!!!

    May you have a wonderful and blessed Easter!

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  2. KimApril 24, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Why aren't the boys at the dinner with you and the mister? Did you put them on a train and send them down the rails?
    Love the Easter Baskets!
    This week has had a weird vibe/energy. Negative really. Maybe that's why you have been so introspective.

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  3. Betsy BrockApril 24, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    The boys don't usually sit with us when we eat dinner. Their gag refluxes go into overdrive watching us eat foods they don't tolerate. Wish it was different, but we've tried and tried. :)

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  4. MichaelApril 24, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Haha. I so love it. Very clever interpretation Betsy. Fun too.

    "A hummingbird's eggs are the size of a small jelly bean"
    --Oh! Is that what dropped in my easter basket? Thought it didn't taste much lie a jelly baby? Hee.

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  5. Brian MillerApril 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    ha fun pic betsy....nicely drawn...and i love your new header!!!

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  6. MichelleApril 24, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    A great contrast of thought!

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  7. ratatouille's archivesApril 24, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Hi! Betsy...
    Please don't think that I'am mimicking Brian, but he has taken every word right out Of my mouth...
    Your drawing is nicely done (The added information about the birds' egg is informative) and the new banner is very interesting too!
    Thanks, for sharing!
    DeeDee ;-D

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  8. Betsy BrockApril 24, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Deedee ~ mimicking Brian? lol...no, I'm accussed of that all the time myself! Just ask him...we're twins! :)

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  9. Pat HattApril 24, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Well look at you giving us the facts
    Are you trying to infringe on my acts..LOL
    Very nice picture I will say
    Although I knew a bird would be thrown in some way
    But you went and did two
    A big and a small one by you
    Very nice job
    You hang these on the fridge knob?

    Oh and to note I didn't get suckers of a basket today
    But tons of pringles did come my way
    That will keep me in stock for a week or two
    Ok now I will go and leave you

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  10. Betsy BrockApril 24, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Mmm ~ that would be a really little omelette!

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  11. Betsy BrockApril 24, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Pat ~ nothing on my refrigerator
    like pictures, papers and clutter
    I too have compulsions that aren't just hype
    I even wipe it down with an antibacterial wipe!

    lol...

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  12. Jill from Killeny GlenApril 24, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    First, new header is awesome!

    Love your sketch. I have a new love of hummingbirds since we moved to the countryside. Remember the ostrich farm right outside the village? I used to love to go watch those STRANGE birds!!!

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  13. ChristineApril 24, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Love, love, love humming birds!
    Great picture and great header!!!

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  14. Betsy BrockApril 24, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Jill ~ yes, they were actually Emus. Taylor's friend lived there and he spent the night there a few times. One of those 'so ugly they're cute' creatures. ha.

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  15. ChristineApril 24, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Very nice take on the theme, Betsy, and such a cute one too!

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  16. happygirlApril 24, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Perfect for the long and the short of it. Perfect. And, your respect of the men in your life. Perfect.

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  17. Pat HattApril 24, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Nice to know I'm not the only compuslion nut
    Can't really say I wipe the fridge down like that in my hut
    But no clutter on mine either I will say
    Not this or any other day

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  18. WandaApril 24, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Oh how darling Betsy....I just love your contrast in size and color. This is a gland slam!!!

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  19. linda (dots n doodles)April 25, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Love your birds! Great entry for Mr T's challenge.

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  20. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    This is about the neatest post I have seen. Nice drawing and the comparison of words are food for thought.

    Thanks for visiting.

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  21. SueannApril 25, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Easter here was quiet and uneventful. A ham dinner! A little candy! And a baseball game! Ahhh!! This is the life!
    Pringles and suckers huh? Ha! Love it.
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  22. mouse (aka kimy)April 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    charming drawing!

    love the hummers on the new header! sweet!!!!

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  23. The Silver FoxApril 25, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Hm. Love the new header. Almost looks like the rear view of an owl. :)

    The illustration was great. Ostriches taste pretty good, too... but I never ate a hummingbird.

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  24. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Oh Betsy how cute. I am still thinking. All I can think of is trees. Guess that is probably what I will do. Bless you dear mother. You are so amazing.
    QMM

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  25. Betsy BrockApril 25, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Peggy ~ trees would be perfect! Can't wait to see what you do!

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  26. L. D. April 25, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    It is a wonderful short and tall. You are good to think of such a creative solution.

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  27. alaine@éclectiqueApril 25, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Love it! We saw a lot of emus on our recent trip away but we don't have hummingbirds here.

    Have you ever thought of putting a portfolio together for publishers of children's books?

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  28. Julie HarwardApril 25, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    That is so very cute!!! And I love your header too! :D

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  29. WandaApril 25, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Betsy, just reading more of your great comments, and see I called you picture a "gland" slam...You know what I meant dear, "GRAND". A gland slam sounds painful...HaHa

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  30. Betsy BrockApril 25, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Oh don't worry, Wanda! I knew what you meant! lol.... I have left my share of typos around blogland, believe me! ha.

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  31. HeatherApril 25, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Now this illustration makes me smile! it's sooo darn cute. they look like friends! perfect for the theme! love it! xo

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  32. Paul CApril 26, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    That's wonderful artwork and the perfect whimsical opposites.

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  33. gatheringwonderApril 26, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    fantastic - so expressive

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  34. CrystalApril 26, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    This is so cute! The hummers have not showed up yet, but will very soon. I'm still waiting to see a hummingbird egg or chick! :-)

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  35. Betsy BrockApril 26, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    art2cee2 ~ we don't have hummers yet either. I did find an empty nest once...so tiny!

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  36. CrickitApril 26, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Adorable!!

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  37. AmyApril 26, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I especially love the expressive ostrich eyes. So wish I could join in on this creativity, but I'm not.

    Reading your comment for "because we live with autism" and sending you much love and big hugs...xo

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  38. DaniellaApril 26, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I didn't know that humming birds laid such little eggs!! Thanks for the bird lesson!!
    Your opposites picture is awesome!! I love the big and little bird idea!!
    xxDaniella

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  39. claireApril 26, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Wow - you have a bird for everything! LOL. BTW I first saw your header as an owl not two birds - try it and see!

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  40. Morph WaffleApril 26, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    So cute, lovely drawing!

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  41. MelisaApril 26, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    This is hilarious, adorable, and very well done, all at the same time.

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  42. Kristin DudishApril 26, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Oh this is so absolutely perfectly you, Betsy... what a fantastic bird duo! (The pose is great too)

    xo
    Kristin

    p.s. I love that you still have grape face (now raisin) on your window sill... very cool.

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  43. Dara MarlynneApril 26, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Hehehe... cuteness. Love the contrast of colors and the expression of the ostrich. Great job!!

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  44. JaniceApril 27, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    What a fabulous short and tall pair!

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  45. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Big smile... love this Betsy... really cute...

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