Adam Lambert Art by Serendipity

My Christmas Eve

I spend every Christmas Eve with my dad's side of the family. My aunt and uncle have two children and lots of... lizards. My aunt also has a lot of extended family, most of which are 65+.

My Uncle Red just so happens to have traveled around the world... many times. While he was telling me all about his travels, I asked for any travel recommendations he might have! I figured he would know best. Instead I wound up trapped in an endless conversation as he talked in circles and circles...

Somewhere in his confusing speech, I'm pretty sure he called me "husky." Bastard.

I checked out of our "conversation" and checked back into my drink.

I love children but there were so many of them! Why are there always hundreds of random children running around on Christmas? My aunt's children, plus her neighbors, plus my siblings = 1.5 billion children. They own a lot of pets -- mainly reptiles. They make me hold them, but you can't really hold a lizard. All you can do is sit still while it climbs up your neck and latches into your hair.

 I stayed on top of my eggnog and took my annual Christmas eve nap in the den. Every year my parents get upset that I fall asleep, but I say it's tradition. In all it was a nice holiday.

Spending time with family can be painful -- be happy you only have to do it a few times a year.

Happy New Year!

Don't Worry -- Its Natural!

   Forcing yourself to go to bed with sleeping pills is much easier than falling asleep naturally. Turning your noisy brain off is hard. I have been taking store brand sleep aids for the past month since I've hurt my neck and back. A lot of people told me to ditch the store brand sleep aids and try 'Melatonin' because it's natural!


The first night I took Melatonin I physically could not wake up. Opening my eyes was painful and near impossible. I was unable to break through the cloudy veil of this "natural substance" and regain consciousness. I vaguely remember waking up for short periods but "must sleep more" followed by unending darkness was all I could think. When I finally woke up at 5 pm I was scared and confused. What happened to me? I looked at the bottle on my night stand in horror. Natural my ass -- I was in a drugged coma for 15 hours straight! To make it worse it was already dark. My entire day was gone, lost in a bottle of Melatonin. I wandered around the house like a zombie for half an hour in shock over my unnecessary sleep marathon.

A few days later my brother came staggering into the kitchen at 4pm. Wide-eyed and pale he mumbled something about "too much sleep" and "those pills!" His Melatonin coma was about two hours shorter than mine.

The whole "natural" sales pitch is such a gimmick! Lots of things are natural. Getting mauled by a bear is natural. Cocaine and Lindsay Lohan are natural. Being ripped to pieces by Piranhas in the amazon is also natural.

Phantom Says:

Thank you Phantom! I love opera. Also, Stalking = Love.

Really Big Pants

My dad had the day off and since he loves to shop, he came home with presents for everyone!

He gave my mom and sister Christmas pajamas, my brother got a sweater, the dogs got Christmas sweaters and then it was my turn...

At first I tried to hide my horror....

But they were HUGE. They were the biggest pants I have ever seen. They were at least 4 sizes larger than what I wear.

Once my dad realized what was happening he joined me in my panic.

That did not help. My brother is taller than me - and a body builder.

That was a close call. While I was in the shower sulking about my big pants my dad tapped on the door and told me was going back to the store to get me some new, smaller pants.

My Layer!

Here are a few pictures of my layer. I like seeing what other people's houses look like so here are some pictures of my humble abode tucked away in the Valley.

Here is my magical rotating Christmas tree. My dog is afraid of it. It spun last year and she didn't seem to have a problem with it. The tree isn't spinning wildly or making any noises. I guess Cookie is smart not to trust a plant that moves independently.

This is little sister's room. I painted the flowers around the window! I asked her if she's growing out of the flowers and wanted me to paint over it and she said, "I would never paint over your flowers Nana."

My jewelry wall where I hang all of my Hide Your Feathers earrings! I always feel like I'm ahead of the game but once I package and ship everything the wall is naked and I feel unaccomplished all over again! My business is a never ending cycle of jewelry making and I love it!

Have I not told you? I live with a crazy person. My dad is the ultimate Beatles fan girl! Here is a little piece of Beatles Church were all loyal devotees gather to worship. I dared to put a Christmas decoration on the Beatles alter and it only took my dad 5 minutes from walking in tot he house to notice. He told me that Snoopy is not the 5th Beatle and moved it. I worry about my dad sometimes. In the name of George, Paul, Ringo, and John, Amen.

Here is our iron Chimney. I love this thing, it's so cozy looking and warms up the whole house. Our rabbit Erica loves to lay under it (it doesn't get hot on the outside.) Yes, that is a gumball machine. We 'collect vintage (hoarding crap) but it's always stocked with gum and its gets plenty of use! The train is from the Disney Lot down the street from my house. Every year the Disney Studios has a secret blow out sale and we got this beautiful train set. I like to put my parakeet on it.

Happy Holidays from Feathers and Cookie the Christmas Poodle

Happy Christmas Poodle

Angry Christmas Poodle

Adam and Tommy Art Contest -- VOTE HERE!!!

 Hey guys! Thank you to everyone who entered my Adam and Tommy art contest and a big thank you to Bunny for all of her help! All of the pieces are great in their own way; there is so much talent out there! Thank you for all of the time you put it into each piece, I'm very happy with the turn out! If you do not see your piece up here it is because it did not follow the rules ( Adam AND Tommy, obviously manipulated ect..)

The Rules:

1. You MUST vote for 3 pieces. Take your time looking through all the art and pick your top 3!

** 2. To prevent people from voting numerous times YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO VOTE! All anonymous votes will be disregarded. If you wish to vote anonymously email your votes to HidingFeather@gmail.com

3. Anyone can vote! You do not have a to be a a contestant to vote.

4. Be nice. I'm watching you.

5. Voting ends on Friday December 10th

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