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~Astar~

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joined on 01/10/04
last updated 08/24/08
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Releasing my pheonix into the fire...

INTERFUSE 2006
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Friend's Words...

June 16, 2007
Meow meow! To one of my favourite kittens:

Artistic
Sparkling
True
Amazing
Revered

It is such a pleasure to know you, and I hope this is your best birthday yet!!
xoxoxoxo
December 5, 2006
This lovely nymph holds the distinction of being the very first "burner" I ever laid eyes on... and you won't find a kinder, gentler, more loving person to welcome someone into that love and magic.

There are wonderful things going on around her - and if you're blessed to find yourself within her particular orbit, or better yet, under the full effects of her gravitational forces, you'll emerge on the other side different person.

Beauty personified, and still so very human...
July 20, 2006
My Oh My. I could just leave it at 'ditto' and it would be sufficient.
I feel the need to say something about my sister from the stars, and express my extreme gratitude for the bliss we shared in Dreamtime, and the love she gave to the Dream so close to my heart, without any foreknowledge of what it meant. <3
February 23, 2006
Words seem silly and insufficient when trying to describe a spirit as loving and gentle as Astar. Generous of heart and home, she is a funny, fun, vivacious, gracious, and magical being. One of those rare spirits who truly cares about the well being of those around her. A sensitive soul who is unafraid to find the wonder in this world. Many times I have felt sadness lifted away by her caring presence. She sees the magic in life with the vision of a pure hearted child and by doing so reminds you to do the same. Friends of this one cannot help but feel supported, blessed, and inspired around her. I'm so lucky to have friends like this!
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Burning bright...

~Astar~BM '05...
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Magic Moments...

~Sunrise at the Temple BM '05~
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Fellow Space Travelers...

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My Photo

Agate slice, pewter cuttlebone castings, leather and silver wire
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My Burning Gate Sculpture!

Interfuse 2007 - The Afterlife?
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Reflecting...

Playa moment... 2006
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Welding...

Volunteer welding to add horizontal and vertical ribbing for the Mainstage for the Dreamtime Festival in Ponia, CO, July 2006.
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My Gemini Extremes...

Gender
Female
Location
about me
Moved back in the Kansas City area from December of '03 till July of '07 from spending over 5 beautiful magical years in Portland, OR.
Now (2008), I am transplanted with my sweet love and husband, Grant, to the South! Currently in Austin, TX, home of Flipside and the live music capital of the US... Loving so many sunny days and all the inspiration, appreciation, adventure, love and creation of art that surrounds me!!!
Metal fabricator and jewelry...traveler...seeker of love and life and its daily adventures...framer of magical treasures...
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My Reflections...

A short tale of the birth of our baby girl:
Kylena Marie Hicks!!

We are all healthy and doing well! A gorgeous girl, big!!! Kylena Marie Hicks finally came last Wednesday, June 4th, 6:52 pm here in Austin. She weighed 9 lbs. 13 ozs!!!! 21 1/2 " long!!! (she skipped being a new born =) We went in Wed morning to the hospital because I was spotting (normal because of the cervix thinning). I was oked by my Dr. to go home to pre-labor until I dialated more and contractions were stronger and mo... read more
Fri, June 26, 2009 - 4:56 PM permalink - 10 comments
 
Grant and I just found out 2 days ago...the child coming is going to be a precious little girl!!!
So far we have Kylena Marie Hicks chosen...it may change...who knows?
Other than that...Grant is keeping busy with 18 credits of Chinese medicine/ Acupuncture this semester, and I am taking (FINALLY!) a level II Auto CAD drafting certification program for the next 8 weeks...a super fast concentrated course before the little one comes out!
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as ... read more
Wed, January 21, 2009 - 11:09 PM permalink - 9 comments
 
Time goes quickly...
It seems only yesterday...that Grant and I found each other...and embarked on the journey of Marriage and love...
And now we are embarking on a greater life journey that will affect us the rest of our lives...
Yes...
The journey of sharing in having a child...starting a family...and all the challenges and joys and adventures of it all...
A lifelong journey has begun...and is only about 12 weeks along...
A seed planted...growing...to blossom in late May!
A little... read more
Wed, November 12, 2008 - 7:17 PM permalink - 20 comments
 
Grant had only seen a few of my pieces...but he had never seen the actual process nor truly witness the transformation the centerpieces go from plain and solitary to framed and finished! His comment when seeing this one was "why are you even bothering with that boring gray thing?"
My response? "Just wait..."
I call this my "Bug"...
The centerpiece is a fern fossil...I carved it so the leather wrapped completely around it...and noticed when it was almost finished I had carved 3 branches..... read more
Sun, August 24, 2008 - 12:12 AM permalink - 2 comments
 
This last year has happened so fast...and packed so full of magical wonderful sweet moments...So many changes...so many challenges...so many adventures...and so much love...
Marriage and life shared with Grant is WONDERFUL!
We are doing well...enjoying exploring ourselves, Austin, making new friends, and being so close to family...
We have been to funerals of both of Grant's grandfathers...we have been to one of my Aunt's wedding (her 3rd and sadly it did not work out)...we have been to ... read more
Sun, August 24, 2008 - 12:01 AM permalink - 8 comments
 
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