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Living it up in Bankrupt California!

I am a writer and artist for kid's books, comics, and more. I live in perpetually sunny California with my husband, world famous fantasy artist, Mike...
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Another show and the story continues

Another show and the story continues

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― Monday was our radio show again and we had some really fascinating guests. Artist and sculptor, Jason Soles shared with us about getting bronze casts done in a foundry. The famous illustrator and children's book author Chris Van Dusen joined us from... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted 24 hours ago
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Peering into the sun

Peering into the sun

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― On Friday I read about today's solar eclipse online and in a panic realized it was too late to order viewing glasses through Amazon. It wasn't until yesterday afternoon that I had a chance to search around for where I could buy some locally. After... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted 6 days ago
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Three Random Moments

Three Random Moments

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― #1- For my birthday I recieved two fantastic gift cards for Target! A couple days ago Mike and I were there getting rung up for a handful of items. As the cashier finished I handed her my gift card, and Mike said..."What'd you give her? A sticker?"... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted 9 days ago
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A Farewell and a Birthday

A Farewell and a Birthday

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― “Once a little boy sent me a charming card with a little drawing on it. I loved it. I answer all my children’s letters — sometimes very hastily — but this one I lingered over. I sent him a card and I drew a picture of a Wild Thing on it. I... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted 16 days ago
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Fiesta!

Fiesta!

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― For cinco de mayo we took the girls and a friend over to Old Town for the big festival. It's not really any fun if we don't pay for rides!It's not a ride if we don't spin violently around.These chihuahuas showed up ready for the fiesta! These... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted 21 days ago
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The Baker

The Baker

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― Yesterday was one of those amazing moments that happens when you're raising kids. When they step up and stretch their wings and fly for the first time. Naomi, my eight year old, came home from school and decided she wanted to bake cookies for her... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted 23 days ago
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Mysterious wounds

Mysterious wounds

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― Mike and I noticed today that we have matching scratches on our legs, and neither of us remember getting them. I immediately began to imagine disturbing scenarios involving bug eyed aliens with strange medical instruments or vengeful poltergeists... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted 27 days ago
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Earth Day and The port of San Diego

Earth Day and The port of San Diego

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― Last weekend was the "Earth Fair" in Balboa Park. Not all of us thought ahead on our outfit-He must have started growing his grass skirt a month ago! There was some great music by the didgeridoo tent!The girls picked up some fancy, fruity drinks..... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted 28 days ago
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Drawing bugs and then back on the radio

Drawing bugs and then back on the radio

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― Tonight is another performance of "Once Upon A Mattress", but I'll miss most of it, because today I'm teaching my art class. We're learning to draw insects like the butterfly, the beetle and man's greatest enemy... The mosquito!!He looks so innocent... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted on Apr 20th, 2012
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Answering questions online and the opening weekend!

Answering questions online and the opening weekend!

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― suggested by Bandpox"If you could travel through time to an era from before you were born, what single event would you most like to attend?" Of course the problem is that attending historical events while saying you were there would be amazing, it... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted on Apr 15th, 2012
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Dress rehearsal and passport pics

Dress rehearsal and passport pics

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― Last night was the first real dress rehearsal for "Once Upon A Mattress". It was great to sit and watch the show this time.The set looked good and while it doesn't look so great in this picture, the screen titles worked really well throughout the... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted on Apr 12th, 2012
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Fun with Mandalas

Fun with Mandalas

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― I've been drawing mandalas lately. Just to try it. I read that it's a form of meditation.This was my first attempt in my sketchbook. I drew it mostly while sitting in church and since it attracted a lot of "likes" on my facebook page I decided to... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted on Apr 11th, 2012
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Visiting the cottages

Visiting the cottages

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― Last Sunday Chloe's friend brought her out to Sea World for the day (note to self get some rich friends to take me places). Phoebe was invited to a birthday party for a boy who has a crazy sense of humor, and since the party was on April Fools day,... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted on Apr 5th, 2012
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More painting and set practice...

More painting and set practice...

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― We've been painting more set pieces. This is a finished back board that goes on the throne dias. Where there is white spots is where a chair is mounted...We've also practiced hanging the backdrops and setting the frame for the screen....In the... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Posted on Mar 30th, 2012
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Blubbering over cake and the radio show!

Blubbering over cake and the radio show!

Living it up in Bankrupt California! ― Yesterday was our radio show. It went really well and was quite entertaining! Our guests were toy designer Rick Van Velsor, painter Justin Vining, and manga artist Fiona Meng. One of the funniest moments on our show had to be when Mike asked Fiona... (more)
 Carolyn W Dubisch ― Made popular on Apr 9th, 2012