{***wishes***}
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And so, another year begins…
"May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you're wonderful, and don't forget to make some art — write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next
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Kodiak & a Nifty Idea (?)
In the continuing saga of our Fairbanks trip, this is Kodiak – the horse I got to ride at Chena Hot Springs. {Kodiak is also one of my favorite towns in Alaska!} I just love horses, but have never (yet) had one of my own. My daughter had never been on a horse at all….only
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Wisdom & Change
Wise is a favorite word of mine. When I find myself worrying about things I have no control over – the question "are you being a wise woman?" can snap be right back into a more balanced perspective. I had been wanting a Kelly Rae original painting & was just waiting for one that spoke
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Good to Remember
Even though others may not support you,Even though the world doubts you,Even though you feel like you haven’t made much progress,Even though that person over there seems to be running down her path with total ease,Even though it seems no one sees you,Even though you are unsure, You just keep on…Follow that map imprinted on
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Dipping a toe in…
As a first step toward many wonderful goals that were planted in me at Art Nest, I just listed 6 original paintings for sale in my Etsy shop! I feel nervous and excited about trying this. But I'm so thankful for the encouragement from my new art friends. My daughter has been super supportive to0,
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Weather Day
After weeks of sub-zero temperatures, it warmed waaay up and is raining now. Crazy. The roads are so slick that all the schools and many businesses are closed – including my workplace. So it's an unexpected free day! I plan to make it Art Day. :o) Before I make my mocha and get back to
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A few important words.
I'm part way through reading a very enjoyable book called The Wishing Year by Noelle Oxenhandler. It's about a woman that devotes a year to wishing that her deepest desires come true – and the practice of "Putting It Out There". It (among many other things) has me thinking about Love! A nice subject, right?