Stumble, Tweet, “share”, “like”? Do you use Tumbler or other social networking sites? Do you play games there, comment and post interesting bits of news and current events? Do you use them to promote your business? Thornie wants to know.
Here’s the deal, oh Constant Reader. You all know by now that I live the hella out in BFE. And you know from my Desert Gardening and Anti-Pioneer Woman posts (among others), that’s it’s a pretty rough life out here in the desert, and that your ever-lovin’ Thornie pretty much works her ass off just to have a reasonable amount of comfort here in this 1800′s built home on the range.
What you don’t know, is that I’m doin’ it pretty much all on my own these days. The GirlyBoi and I have, shall we say, ceased to cohabit. Don’t cry for us, lovelies. We’re still BFF’s and we still love- in fact, we have simply (in her usual short but sweet words) “broken up to stay together”.
But what that means to Thornie is that it is all on me. The firewood (post on that anti-pioneer woman adventure upcoming soon). The home repairs, the frozen pipes, Mom, dump runs, the garden, the bills, the birds… all of it. ( I needz a Cabana Boi! Bwahahahahaha Please apply using the contact form- Thornie is an equal opportunity employer-gender is not an issue.)
Shit. Rain and there are clothes on the line. Be right back. (Talk among yourselves… Hahahahaha)
Just so we’re clear- I’m not whining. It’s hard, and it’s a lot of work, but I’m up to it. And I love my desert. I wouldn’t leave it for greener pastures.
BUT.
But- there are no jobs out here (even were I so inclined and even were taking care of my Mom and this place NOT a full time job in itself), so I’m once again bustin’ out the artwork and craftin’ my hiney off to try to make enough money to support myself and my rescued critters.
I’m trying to stay upbeat and positive and manifest that prosperity and I’m squeakin’ along… but.
Here’s where you come in, oh most awesome Constant Reader. Share me. Tweet me. Stumble me, like me… promote me, please!! If you see anything you like, please shop with me. If you have something in mind in stained glass or ceramic tile mosaic; a photo or image collage or custom curio box; sewn items like purses, totes and quilts or crochet items and you don’t see it in my stock, please message me. I specialize in unique custom orders of all sorts and frankly it is where I am at my best- designing especially for someone. My Etsy Store is just a click away from here in this post or always on my sidebar.
Like and Share my Thorne’s World Vintage Arts and Treasures page on FB, please. Take a moment to click the little invite friends link on the left sidebar and invite any of your friends and family who you think might like the things I make. Then ask your friends to do the same. Twitter? Please retweet. I’m Thornesworld. StumbleUpon? Thornesworld. Tumbler? Thorne’s World. Kaboodle? thornesworld. (Are you sensing a trend here? hahahaha.)
If any of you can help me better understand how to promote my business online- have tips or tricks to help me get out there, please comment! I can do this- but I can’t do it alone. I need your help, lovelies.
New Hand Made Tapestry Clutch on Etsy
I won’t ask you to donate to help with my bloggy and domain expenses, but I will ask you to click my donate button to help me feed my birds, if you have a spare buck here n there. These six big birds eat a lot!
So that’s it from Thornie today. I have a tote on the sewing table and some magick pine cone fire starters in the kitchen today. (And I will be posting a How-To with images on those. I think you’ll like making them if you don’t just buy some from me!)
Peace, out!
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Wooo Hooo!! Thornie and her flock are gettin’ their 
stimulation for that active mind and curious beak (or is that curious mind and active beak? Both, really). Pretty simple, right? A bigger cage, a varied diet, lots of brightly colored toys to chew and destroy.
According to the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association (APPMA), there were 19.2 million “pet” birds in 6.9 million households in the year 2000 and 17.2 million “pet” birds in 6.7 million households in 2002, as compared with 12.8 million in 5.6 million households in 1992. The APPMA survey estimates that there were around 16.6 million birds in 6.4 million households as of 2004.
know, is that within only a year of discovering my love for these incredible creatures I had 4 of them. By 2007 I had taken in a total of 10 companion parrots and cockatoos with various neglect or abuse issues. I have been able to place 2 of them in good, permanent adoptive homes, and another 2 have passed away, which leaves me now with a flock of 6.
6 is really too many. Too many to really give the amount of time and attention that they all deserve. There is only so much of Thornie to go around, don’tcha know! Still, I do my best and I think my parrots are happy. 2 of my flock are bonded to each other, so don’t require as much personal and physical attention from me- they have each other. But the other 4 need and need and need. If you want to read more about these magnificent feathered beings, their plight and their needs or if you might have a place in your heart and home and life for one, permanently, please stop by the 
Solon, Swee’Pea and Quan Yin
That, my friends, is about to become an aviary for my flock!! I think it’s almost tall enough for me to stand in, it’s about 8′ x 13′. We played with it yesterday to make sure all the parts are here:
Today we are finishing the assembly, and then I get to put a top on it and furnish it for my flock! I’m so tickled about this. I get my parrots outdoors as often as possible, but that still meant a lot of cage time for them and this will give them some room to stretch their wings! This is 
