I don’t know about you, but the schedule gets pretty crazy this time of year. Craft shows, magazine deadlines, artist receptions, store deliveries, purchases to ship, special orders to make…. and that is just the business side of things. There … Continued
I try to be mindful about giving thanks where thanks is due throughout the day as I run across the many blessings that I am granted. Some, like the sunrise, beautiful fall leaves, the sweet faces of my grand babies … Continued
I recently read a blog post by one of my favorite artists, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer. As she was talking about her art journal style, she mentioned that she doesn’t lean toward much white space. In fact, that is one thing … Continued
Anyone who fails to see the beauty in Kansas must not be looking up! We are so often granted a spectacular display in the enormous Kansas sky. After being blessed by this sunset one evening, I got to thinking about … Continued
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero
“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
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
They are all over the world. The invisible, the mistreated, the hurting, and the lost of the world. They might be the social misfit in high school, or the young girl caught in the horrendous grip of sex trafficking, … Continued
What a great exercise this has been for me! While I am grateful for many things, I am not always terribly mindful of those things, and representing them in a photo is sometimes challenging! It is helping me SEE the … Continued
