Thank you for visiting.
July is shaping up to be a good month so far. One “down” that I’ve had is that I decided not to do the Sniff Spot Dog Park.
I’m a bit disappointed, but after having a bad experience with a “guest”, learning more from other hosts about their own stressful and bad experiences, and realizing the platform itself doesn’t support hosts as much as had been presented at the onset, I have decided it’s not for me. One of my 3 guests was awful and then gave me a low star rating. They were either crazy or drunk. (maybe both) — And these type of platforms make the ratings seem so important…even if they are not truthful.
Learning about other hosts unfortunate happenings, I realized I would feel so terrible if something bad happened to someone or their dog. My space is mountainy and not without some “hazard”, so it’s not a risk I’ll take. I had thought it was a good way to have a little side gig and give back to dogs and the humans who love them, so I’ll admit I’m disappointed. But, I’m sure I’ll come up with something else to do with the space. I have learned that a bad experience can often lead to a better one.
Other than that, I am enjoying the Summer and staying as cool as possible. Hope you are too! :)
Have a great week!
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what is going on around here?
Some of what I do:
Nature
Getting out in nature is something I like to do, and I do it with respect. Nature is to be honored. When the balance is off, life can be difficult. Nature is beautiful with flowers, trees, paths and animals, but it can also be brutal. I have tried to live in harmony with nature as much as possible my whole life. 60+ years. We won’t worry about the plus. ;) It’s all a plus.
Art & Craft
My creative endeavors often include small houses for fairies or gnomes, animals and florals. Sometimes, I gather natural materials to craft with. I also draw, paint, collage and create with clay and paper. The natural world informs my perspective more than anything else. I like to mix it up though…imagining animals and nature in ways that may not be expected. I like to decorate my garden space with crafted decor – fairy garden, anyone?
Garden
I have a lavender garden that makes the area smell great in the summer months. I gather lavender, and other herbs, and dry them for many uses. Plans for 2026 are to expand and include other flowers for sale.
The area where I live, close to the town of Boone, NC is a small farming area. I live on a Century Family Farm. This designation was procured by my Father in the 1980’s after he worked with the state of North Carolina to designate it as such. Even though Boone has changed so much, thankfully there are still people here dedicated to rural life and working with nature.
and other things:
I work at the Explore Boone visitor center. I’ve done this for about a year. It is a really nice place. If you call or stop by, it’ll likely be me that you are talking with.
I wrote and illustrated a picture book, self published through Amazon. That was a fun challenge. I have more ideas for writing and publishing…always working on what I can learn or do next!
I also have a vintage and handmade Etsy shop that I’ve maintained and sold through since 2011.
I will be updating this website weekly, so please check in often for seasonal art and photography.
quote for the week:
“The experience of democracy is like the experience of life itself—always changing, infinite in its variety, sometimes turbulent and all the more valuable for having been tested in adversity.”
— Jimmy Carter
Lisa Clements Boone NC 