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Summer Poem

Happy Summer Solstice Go, Enjoy. That beautiful season the Summer! Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow […]

A Mother’s Day Thought

We never know the love of a parent Until we become parents ourselves. And . . . If you think you can’t Love anyone more than your children, Wait until you look into the eyes of your grandchildren And really fall in Love. . . We lost Mom in 1994, she was 62 years young. My guess is this photo was […] […]

Beyond Bunnies

If you listen to NPR you may have heard Anne Lamott’s interview. She is one of my favorite authors. She has a gentle way of putting things in perspective. If you haven’t heard or read her interview, treat yourself . . . Have a Blessed Easter! […]

It’s Coming, It’s Coming!

Thought this was one of the most beautiful videos on pollination I’ve seen. It starts out beautiful and just keeps getting better. Enjoy. . . Doesn’t this watercolor epitomize Spring, I am so looking forward to the smell of lilacs and watching the bees flit about from one tiny bloom to the next. Below is a […] […]

An Interview by the Artsy Shark

Carolyn Edlund is a consultant for artists and creative entrepreneurs. On her “Artsy Shark” blog she interviews artists from around the world. This week I was her featured artist. Check out her blog, she is knowledgeable and inspiring. Don’t forget to read her glowing testimonials. Below is a close-up of a portion of one of the […] […]

Happy International Women’s DAy

My cousin and her hubby are missionaries living in the Ukraine. According to my cousin the schools are closed for this holiday and nearly every store is selling flowers. Her comment was, “We’ve never seen so many people carrying flowers. We believe that International Women’s Day is a cross between Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.” […] […]

Happy Spring!

Well, Spring is nearly here. The flowers are beginning to peek through the soil in a few areas of Colorado Springs. New beginnings is what Spring is all about for me. Time for clearing out the old and adding or just rearranging a few pieces of art and adding fresh flowers can give your home […] […]

Valentine’s Day/Beautiful Memories

Here is a pleasant little exercise you can do any time. It only takes a few minutes but is sure to bring a smile to your face. Pull out your journal or just a piece of computer paper, colorful, sparkly pens or a pencil and write down things you love. Let me get you stared […] […]