Category: gift items
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Action on Inspiration
“Action on Inspiration” As I mentioned in last month’s newsletter, I combined my 2 passions ,Art and Horses, into my art business name. In a recent conversation with a friend I realized that I really do take steps and efforts to incorporate each into my life. It’s not just business. It’s having these things in…
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A Throwback
“A Throwback” I’ve participated in exhibits over the years. Some of the exhibits were part of an art association. Others were arts fairs or festivals. And one a solo exhibit. On FaceBook, I’ve noticed certain days people like to post a picture from the past, also known as TBT (Throwback Thursdays). It is sort of…
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April showers bring May flowers
April showers bring May flowers. creeping myrtle/Periwinkle tulips These are presently showing up in our yard. I’m enjoying them when I can. The creeping Myrtle/periwinkle has made lovely covering in my garden area and around the bushes in the front of the house. Tulips opened in the warmth of the sun with their bright colors…
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The Daffodil Principle
April is when the daffodils come up. My daffodils leaves poked up through the ground and buds are getting ready to bloom. I came across a story about daffodils that I’d like to share with you. A story not just about a single flower, but also about growth and reaching upward. “The Daffodil Principle ”…
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Life Long Love
“Life Long Love” Art has been an important part of my life. In my life it’s encompassed learning to draw and paint, studying other artist as the masters and creating work. It is very much an important part of my life. It’s enriching to read about other artist’s life too. One of my favorite artists…
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Words to Focus
Happy New Year “Words to focus” Another year has begun. I had done some reflection on the past year. Then I thought about what I want to focus on for the new year. One thing I’ve found helpful that I’ve picked up in a coaching group I’m involved in is coming up with a word…
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Shine
Happy Holidays “Shine ” This is the season of lights. Whether you celebrate Hanukah, Christmas, Kwanza or any other holiday during this time, Lights in some form seem to be a part of it. During our temple’s Hanukah Concert, Peri Smilow sang the song ” This Little Light of Mine”. Everybody there was singing and…
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Grateful
“Grateful ” The air is cooler now. The many colored leaves of Fall are everywhere. The tree in our backyard has yellow, orange and brown colored leaves. They blanket the yard. As I walk with one of my daughters to school, the sun is just rising on the horizon. I’m the breakfast monitor at their…
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IllustrationFriday: creative fun- Lush
illustrationfriday.com word of week: Lush Lush pasture Pastel Enjoy
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IllustrationFriday: creative fun- Sweet
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illustrationfriday.com word of week: Sweet Pastel of Missy (horse I rode in lessons and showed) and one of her foals. Enjoy
