Memorial Day Thank You
There is so much that I take for granted in my life, that I don’t even know the depths of what to be grateful for! But on this day, I especially am thankful to all of those past and present … Continued
Happy Birthday Kansas!
“Bison of the Plains” 11 x 14 Today commemorates the date that my home state Kansas joined the United States. Kansas is often underappreciated, so I am making an exception to my usual schedule to give a nod of gratitude … Continued
Gifting Guide – ATC Card Kit
A year ago I introduced my 52 Card Pickup artist trading card kit! I have sold oodles of them since then, mostly as gifts, or as an experience to be shared. As the holiday season approaches, I thought it would … Continued
The Secret of Contentment
Today’s quote is from my latest art journal page, and the quote itself is actually from a Teesha Moore collage sheet… “The secret of contentment is the realization that life is a gift, not a right.” Anonymous I also … Continued
Celebrating the Heroes
Today I want to say thank you to all of the unsung heroes, past and present, that are responsible for what is good and right in our country. Thank you to the moms who held their families together despite all … Continued
Do you want to be happy?
“Do you want to be happy? Let go of what’s gone, Be grateful for what remains And look forward to what is coming.” I don’t know who to credit with this quote, but I thought it good advice! Wishing you a happy … Continued
Art Journal – Gratitude Blooms
In the spirit of Thanksgiving I dedicated a spread in my art journal to gratitude… something I make an intentional effort to practice each day of the year. The more gratitude I express, the more aware I become so that gratitude … Continued
on being blessed… by Mary Oliver
“Sometimes I need only to stand where I am to be blessed” Mary Oliver Around now I start thinking of one of our favorite vacation spots in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. We love to camp, browse galleries, and just generally … Continued