tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:51:37 +0000http://www.joyrebel.com/brandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)Blogger176125WelcomeToTheJoyRebellionhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-5236240924915858469Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:42:00 +00002010-03-10T19:05:39.801-08:00fosteringatticusweim rescue of texasatticus has found a forever home!Twice this week we've had the opportunity to foster a dog and twice this week the dogs have been adopted before fostering was necessary. This, of course, is a GOOD thing but my talk of fostering prompts a lot of question and comments like 'I don't see how you can do it' so I thought I would take this opportunity to share my experiences with fostering dogs so http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/03/thoughts-on-fostering.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-7661300480344269917Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:41:00 +00002010-03-08T16:50:23.647-08:00words and imagesmission mondaypoetryI'd like to try something new.One word prompts.For you to interpret as you'd like.What comes to mind when you think of poetry? What do you feel inspired to express?My first artistic attempt was poetry. The poems tended to be dark and angst-y...but then I was 14 and in the middle of a Dean Koontz phase. For many years, poetry was the medium I used to give life to the images in my head. I still http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/03/mission-monday-poetry.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-2904230693305514558Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:06:00 +00002010-03-07T13:22:33.278-08:00fair parkbeerlots of greenmeadkiltsnorth texas irish festivaldallasIt's time for the north texas irish festival again....one of my favorite times of year..nobrtable br { display: none }Yeah, that's boogs with an irish flag collar. We're THOSE people.I love the sweet irish dancers, the hard cider, the art, the sound of pipes and mostly, the fun loving atmosphere.And the architecture of fair park, where the festival is held..nobrtable br { display: none }http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/03/slainte.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-990465953314644276Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:39:00 +00002010-03-03T17:31:24.796-08:00counting blue carsphotos from the drivers seatriding in carsI make an effort to shoot every day. And often, I find myself on the way home from work having not yet pointed my camera at something.So I started looking for photo opportunities while in my car.And it made the drive more fun.I think I'll keep it up...http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/03/riding-in-cars.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-7081811498796142974Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:46:00 +00002010-03-01T16:55:17.200-08:00mission mondaysigns of springOh, I love the seasons. For so many reasons. Not the least of which is the change between them. And I don't know about you but I'm soooooooo ready for the transition from winter to spring.The new buds...the way the blue of the sky changes more to turquoise...the smell of flowers on the breeze...the shades of pink and green and blue and purple.*sigh*I bet you are too.So your mission this week http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/03/mission-monday-looking-for-signs-of.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-6170586730461425513Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:41:00 +00002010-02-26T09:52:07.198-08:00things get crazymy brain isn't working rightbits and pieces of my weekI was planning on writing about following a passion and what I've learned from those times when I'm burned out but I just can't seem to get my thoughts together.It seems having an extra over 70 lb dog in the house to look after will do that to you.So...what I've been doing lately...*cleaning, cleaning, cleaning after three dogs that insist on tracking in everything they can find in the backyard.*http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/02/this-post-was-going-to-be-about.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-9050723469411902725Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:37:00 +00002010-02-22T18:31:09.465-08:00atticusweimaranerweim rescue of texasour new foster, atticusOkay, so I know it's supposed to be mission monday but we just got our newest foster and I wanted to share him with you instead. The missions will resume next week.He wandered up to someone's house, skinny and dirty, with no identification. He's kind of shy and unassertive (basically the exact opposite of what you'll usually see in a weim personality) but still trusting http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/02/atticus.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-3113309403328054294Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:37:00 +00002010-02-20T18:25:22.645-08:00tracey gurleymelanie hockingspreading beautyskotchdopaledallison tyleroperation smiley faceouttake from a style 365 shotI meant to post this yesterday but we got our newest foster dog friday evening (more on him soon!) and...well...adding another over 70 lb dog to the mix always takes some...um...adjustment.Every time we introduce a new dog in our home, I have several moments of asking myself WHAT THE HELL WAS I THINKING!?But those moments pass and the freakshows get adjusted and I canhttp://www.joyrebel.com/2010/02/my-arm-smells-delicious-and-other.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-4842423741529170558Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:16:00 +00002010-02-17T06:32:49.639-08:00joy rebel interviewescape adultitiskim and jasonWoo-hoo! I am so excited to have Kim and Jason here today to share their awesome mission to help others escape adulthood. Their philosophy is fresh and fun and every time I visit their blog, I can't help but feel more buoyed. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!photo courtesy Kim and Jason1. Okay, Kim and Jason! Tell us about yourself and what you do.Jason: We are professional http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/02/joy-rebel-interview-escape-adulthood.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-7523093328573455927Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:07:00 +00002010-02-15T18:03:09.643-08:00mission mondayencouragementwhat? somethings happening?!? OMG!!!Confession time. When I first started trying to create stuff and then sell them, I often withheld encouragement and support for other artists. I viewed them as a threat and I was jealous of any success they had because I wanted that success. I felt my product wasn't good enough and that my opportunities were limited so I certainly didn't want to encourage http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/02/mission-monday-encouragement.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-41108986013085325Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:15:00 +00002010-02-13T08:21:12.019-08:00i wore like 4 layers of clothes and cuddled with the dogsBecause we were without power for approximately 24 hours. That's what happen when we get 9 inches of snow-an event that hasn't happened in, seriously, over 100 years.Seriously though, the snow was still fun as my CAD's (crazy ass dogs) are clearly demonstrating.It was just a lot more fun once the heat turned back on and the house got warmer than 45 degrees.Now, I'm off to treat a friend to lunchhttp://www.joyrebel.com/2010/02/remember-how-excited-i-was-about-snow-i.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-21623085468509490Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:57:00 +00002010-02-11T14:35:02.307-08:00we suck at building snowmensnowsnowball fights are a perfect break in the dayDear Wisconsin people: I realize that you are probably sick of snow and the ridiculous excitement I have for the white stuff is totally lame. But I can't heeeellllppp it!!! It's so fun!! And white and cold and it sticks together and it makes the world look different..And so rare around here that several coworkers and I decided to enjoy it with:A snowball fight!! Shhhh....don't tell our bosseshttp://www.joyrebel.com/2010/02/snow.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-6529993002571588903Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:58:00 +00002010-02-08T18:30:36.048-08:00mission mondaymaking spirituality funbuddha was a rebeljapanese maple, for sale in my etsy shopDid you know that today is nirvana day?I didn't either until I looked in my day planner. Since my first assumption was that they named a day after the band, I decided to do some research.It turns out that this day commemorates the Buddha's death. It is a time of contemplation, shared meals and meditation.I am not going to suggest that you do any of those http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/02/mission-monday-make-spirituality-fun.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-3364427145084575408Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:02:00 +00002010-02-09T09:52:59.447-08:00etsyjoy rebel imagescustom blog headersi'm so tired i want to shoot myself in the facejoy rebel images facebook fan pageSo we're watching nox again for a few days while his adoptive parents are out of town and last night, that dog would not calm down. He spent 20 minutes howling in his crate and when I finally got tired of it and put him in bed with me (I'm such a bad parent), he would not stop wiggling and moving around. At one point I started seriously wondering what the puppy dosage for benadryl was. God help http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/02/etsy-facebook-and-oh-my-god-im-tired.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-5747855561378554245Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:36:00 +00002010-02-03T05:28:47.436-08:00joy rebel interviewmermaid warriorsdancing mermaidmccabe russellmaking magicpainting rocksSo, ya'll know Mccabe right? Better known as the Dancing Mermaid, she is leading an art revolution that involves play and laughter and authenticity. I am so pleased to share her with you guys today on my blog!1. Okay Chica! Please tell us a little about yourself and what you do.i paint rocks. i take pictures. i make little movies. i encourage little girls to make art and be themselves. i write http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/02/joy-rebel-interview-dancing-mermaid.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-3102095995370150405Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:21:00 +00002010-02-01T15:31:36.413-08:00groundhog dayyou are awesomemission mondaycelebrate your lightSo I just happened to notice on my calendar that today (or tomorrow, depending on who you talk to) is imbolc-an earth based spirituality celebration. The day is now more widely known as the feast of St. Brigid, patron saint of the hearth and home, of poetry and of smithwork. In either case, the day is all about celebrating the light returning in lengthening days with hearth fires and candles andhttp://www.joyrebel.com/2010/02/mission-monday-celebrate-your-light.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-7432459791333757366Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:46:00 +00002010-01-30T06:59:44.970-08:00noxgerman shorthair pointer rescuerescue dogs are the bestNow don't get all excited...he's not staying here permanently. :-)However, the local german shorthair pointer rescue found him in a shelter but couldn't get him pulled from it for a few days so we got him and we're keeping him until he can go to his adoptive parents.I know, he's so stinkin' cute I can't stand it.I write this post not just to share the extreme cuteness but also to share the work http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/01/nox.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-6892979373441093740Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:14:00 +00002010-01-29T08:23:01.053-08:00a perfect way to spend a rainy fridaystealing my husband's slipperslove my doggieswhen the outside looks like this...the perfect response is...your husband's slippersa warm bowl of something yummyand staying as close as possible to a sleeping dogthe pasta recipe (if you can call it that):this is all for a single serving as I'm the only one in the house that eats vegetablescook a single serving of pasta in salted water, drain (I prefer spaghetti, but linguine works too)saute http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/01/insideand-outside.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-9011404441160434851Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +00002010-01-27T13:44:47.717-08:00i'm such a nerdthat is totally fine with meYa'll probably know by now that I just have this innate NEED to get out in the world with my camera. This need can strike at any time.Which is why today, I found myself kneeling in the dirt in a bit of woods that I may or may not have been trespassing on to get a shot of some fungi on a fallen log. This was also the moment I remembered why I did my lunchtime adventures on friday-which is casualhttp://www.joyrebel.com/2010/01/it-was-when-i-got-excited-about-fungi.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-7076273294191730339Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:21:00 +00002010-01-25T11:08:46.446-08:00love love love lovemission mondayfor murphyour greater community"open up your eyes and see like me, open up your plans and damn your free, look into your heart and you'll find love love love love"-jason mrazFirst, I just wanted to say a very humble and grateful thank you to everyone that commented on Murphy's passing and offered support and comfort. Jason and I are still a little raw about the whole deal so while I don't have it in me to thank each of you http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/01/mission-monday-love-love-love-love.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-2969466599581686872Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:53:00 +00002010-01-23T03:59:50.830-08:00rest in peace murphyHi all.I feel sick telling you this but Murphy passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoon after his surgery to repair his broken leg. It was completely unexpected as all tests indicated he was in reasonably good health (considering) and that the surgery should have been routine. It could have been anything-a random fluke, his heart worm could have been worse than tests showed, he could have http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/01/very-sad-update-on-murphy.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-6033621254177014379Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:36:00 +00002010-01-23T04:00:55.359-08:00the universe tugging at my sleevemurphyenglish pointerunfortunately, we've had a very sad update on murphy*sigh* I told myself that after Keely, I wasn't going through this again. While rehabilitating an animal is extremely rewarding, it is also tiring, frustrating and overwhelming. Not to mention expensive. I just didn't think I had it in me to do it again, especially now that we have two crazy ass dogs to deal with on top of rehabilitating an http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/01/everyone-meet-murphymurphy-everyone.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-3690074153479213869Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:03:00 +00002010-01-20T17:13:54.948-08:00color always makes me feel betterthe sinus infection from hellsmokin in a little black dress..please dear god, make the coughing stop.I took the photo on monday. On sunday, I spent a grand total of 4 hours awake. Not 4 hours consecutively. Four hours total.I had picked up a sinus/upper respiratory infection late last week and by sunday I was shaking with fever. I used to get these type of infections fairly regularly and I didn't usually get a fever with them but for whatever reason,http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/01/that-look-im-giving-you-clearly-says.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-6094595468592393024Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:26:00 +00002010-01-18T18:09:50.195-08:00mosaics of colormission mondayredOkay so this mission is all about the camera so I apologize to the non-photo people. Usually I try to make the camera work optional (though in my opinion, the camera work makes it more fun).But I saw leonie do this once like forever ago and I've always wanted to do it. And I thought I'd share.So your mission this week, should you choose to accept it, is to pick a color...any color. And thenhttp://www.joyrebel.com/2010/01/mission-monday-pick-color-any-color.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740724865918199536.post-6636191204276908737Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:53:00 +00002010-01-15T07:01:49.344-08:00prayers for haiti1. Calm, 2. Untitled, 3. 7/365, 4. project :: life, 5. | P E A C E | ☮, 6. my heart on a string...and 10 other things, 7. urbanature, 8. bubble farmer, 9. --<3---<3---<3---<3---<3--, 10. Peace in your heart, 11. if only..., 12. Blue day, 13. leave it behind for no one to find14. Not available15. Not available16. Not availableI don't think there's much else we can say about haiti. I think we all http://www.joyrebel.com/2010/01/these-things-never-seem-like-enough.htmlbrandi@joyrebel.com (Brandi Reynolds)1