Open Doors – by Helen Keller
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” Helen Keller
on Changing the World…by Margaret Mead
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead Don’t like something going on in the world? Instead of grumbling, see if you can … Continued
Says Me…
Another page from my “says me” observations on life. “Don’t be so hard nosed and thick skinned that your heart can’t make itself known.” Our protective armor can so easily become our prison don’t you think?
Gratitude – from the art journal
Another page from my “says me” series. These are bits of advice that I give myself…recorded in my art journal just in case anyone else ever wants to hear it! I am so enjoying my Dylusions art journal this year! … Continued
“Life is Like a Garden”
“Life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved except in memory.” These words were supposedly the last tweet of Leonard Nimoy, better known as the beloved Spock. As my youngest child prepares to graduate from … Continued
Journal Prompt – Note to Self!
Today’s Journal prompt is to give yourself a piece of advice! If you were your own mother, or friend, what advice would you give yourself? Here is some advice from myself that I have been needing to pay heed to! … Continued
The Adventure of Art
Unfortunately I don’t know the author of this quote, so if any of you do, please let me know! But the words are so true, at so many levels. Art is so risky. It is not only being vulnerable enough … Continued
From my Art Journal – The Secret to being happy!
Of course this is not ALWAYS true.. but it sure helps! I have so many things to be happy about, and would much rather focus on those than the unhappy things. Make a page that reflects your view of happiness. … Continued
It’s a Horse, of Course!
Not long ago, I decided to try something new. It was something that a customer had asked for almost a year ago, but I dismissed because “I don’t do those.” Well, it stuck in my head, and I finally decided … Continued