Lincoln on Happiness
“Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln
Art as free as a child’s
Once in awhile I have a little paint party with my 4 and 5 year old granddaughters. I am always distracted from my own paint project by watching them. Their imaginations and enthusiasm just run free without all the constraints … Continued
The Intuitive Mind
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” Albert Einstein
Escher – A Beautiful and Orderly World
“I try in my prints to testify that we live in a beautiful and orderly world, not in a chaos without norms…” M.C. Escher For a print of this piece go here.
Vulnerability
While I work, I listen to audio books. Recently, I have been listening to “The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage” by Brene Brown. I have also listened to her “Daring Greatly” I know that both of … Continued
Beautiful People Journal Page
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have fought their way out of the depths, these persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity and an understanding of life … Continued
The Gift of Thanks
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero
Global Change
“Remind yourself every day that you are here on earth for a reason. You have talents and qualities that can bring goodness to others. A kind smile, a good word, a loving gesture – simple things that can change people.” … Continued
Children and Art
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. Pablo Picasso Recently, my four and five year old grandchildren were drawing with the company of their 17 year old aunt. All three … Continued