I saw the sweetest thing the other day when a friend shared an idea for spreading the love this February. For each day of the month (29 this time around, for those of you counting), the parent would stick a post it note on the child's bedroom door with something sweet--a thought, something they appreciate… Continue reading A February Project
Tag: Art and Soul
The Beauty in the Different
Today I got to do something that I love to do. Paint. I love to sit and paint. Under the direction of a teacher or on my own--both are fun. Both fill my soul. Only I rarely make time to do it. Today that changed. I guess it's because I fell in love with this… Continue reading The Beauty in the Different
A Time to Listen, A Time to Write
Sometimes as a writer you have to realize when it's more important to listen than to keep writing. Tonight is one of those times. I had a hard conversation earlier with someone I love and will always love, but it will be different from now on, I'm afraid. Still trying to wrap my brain around… Continue reading A Time to Listen, A Time to Write
The One About Creating and Failing
Today the littles and I went on an adventure. We went to our local art gallery to visit this lovely in person. We had never been there before, so we had no idea what to expect. This beautiful picture is painted by one of my favorite artists. She speaks to my soul, as she… Continue reading The One About Creating and Failing
Old Sewing Scissors and Things Made New
This morning our Princess and I had a Mama/Princess event. Aub was at work, and the Fella and Cooter were out doing their "Guy's Breakfast." So my girl and I went to Bare Bulb Coffee for a tie-dyeing and "upcycling t-shirts into scarves" class led by one of my favorite local artists Micah Goguen and… Continue reading Old Sewing Scissors and Things Made New
Broken Pieces and the Beauty of the Big Picture
Ah the chaos that Tuesday brings. Once again. And also the joy. Today was Sister Circle day again. We have become quite the group. What started out as "let me offer paper and markers so folks can doodle while we talk" has turned into an art and talk and share and help each other session.… Continue reading Broken Pieces and the Beauty of the Big Picture
Golden Girls, Jazz, and the Artist Within
Tuesday again.Another Sister Circle.Today was a small group. Just the three of us. We sat close together at one end of the U-shaped table setup. We are on Chapter 4 of Find Your Way Home: Words from the Street, Wisdom from the Heart. The topic of discussion was "Finding Your Place in the Circle."Lately I have found… Continue reading Golden Girls, Jazz, and the Artist Within
I Might Need A Nap 