{"id":152,"date":"2009-05-01T16:20:34","date_gmt":"2009-05-01T16:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/?p=152"},"modified":"2013-08-07T16:46:56","modified_gmt":"2013-08-07T16:46:56","slug":"152","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/152\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Jump into some Fun&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;April showers bring May flowers.<span style=\"font-size: small;\">&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> <\/span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal<\/w:View> <w:Zoom>0<\/w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables \/> <w:SnapToGridInCell \/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct \/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules \/> <\/w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4<\/w:BrowserLevel> <\/w:WordDocument> <\/xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]>\n<mce:style><!        \/* Style Definitions *\/       table.MsoNormalTable       {mso-style-name:\"Table Normal\";       mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;       mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;       mso-style-noshow:yes;       mso-style-parent:\"\";       mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;       mso-para-margin:0in;       mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;       mso-pagination:widow-orphan;       font-size:10.0pt;       font-family:\"Times New Roman\";}        --><\/p>\n<p><!--[endif]--><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal<\/w:View> <w:Zoom>0<\/w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables \/> <w:SnapToGridInCell \/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct \/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules \/> <\/w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4<\/w:BrowserLevel> <\/w:WordDocument> <\/xml><![endif]--><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p><!--[endif]--><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u201cJump into some Fun\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Do you recall in \u201cMary       Poppins\u201d how they \u201cjumped into\u201d a painting? <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">I remember being enchanted       by such an idea, though it was a movie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Yet the idea of a painting that       takes us somewhere is somewhat real.<span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">When we look at a painting       we can take in what we see.<span> <\/span>We can get       some feelings about an image that a painting portrays. We might in our mind       even go there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Of course as a horse lover,       my favorite painting they \u201cjumped into\u201d was when they rode carousel horses off       the carousel for a ride that would take them across the countryside and into a       horse race. <span> <\/span>Mary would receive the gifts       of the Horse race winner: roses and trophy. <span> <\/span>What a wonderful journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Our lives are a journey to       take in too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">The first Saturday in May is       the running of the Kentucky Derby, \u201cRun for the Roses\u201d.<span> <\/span><span> <\/span>For a       number of years I\u2019ve watched it on TV.<span> <\/span>There have been some years I\u2019ve picked a horse to win.<span> <\/span>I watched intently as they ran around the       track and headed around the last turn for the home stretch, There were a couple       of times when the horse I picked was then running in first place \u201ddown the       stretch\u201d.<span> <\/span>I found myself cheering and my       heart pounding with excitement.<span> <\/span>Wow,       what a trip.<span> <\/span>And it was good to feel       like \u201ca winner\u201d. <span> <\/span>How that must have felt       to the jockey.<span> <\/span>Wow!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Though I\u2019m not a jockey, or       working with horses on a daily basis, I\u2019ve felt honored when I\u2019ve had the       opportunity to ride them.<span> <\/span><span> <\/span>I have had rides when I\u2019ve felt the rocking of       the horse under me and the wind in my face.<span> <\/span><span> <\/span>I\u2019ve ridden in shows and felt       great about a ride and received ribbons.<span> <\/span><span> <\/span>I can close my eyes and remember       those times.<span> <\/span>I can recreate in my mind       that moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Over time I\u2019ve create       drawings and paintings sharing my moments with the horses I\u2019ve worked with or       horses I\u2019ve seen perform with other riders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">I\u2019ve enjoyed recreating       those moments on paper and sharing them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Happy Trails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal<\/w:View> <w:Zoom>0<\/w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables \/> <w:SnapToGridInCell \/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct \/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules \/> <\/w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4<\/w:BrowserLevel> <\/w:WordDocument> <\/xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>\n<mce:style><! 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Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who       participated in it&#8217;s creation, as well as see where it will be coming       to a location near you in the coming year! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #000000;\">Visit The Equine Art Guild       website at <a href=\"http:\/\/cts.vresp.com\/c\/?LisasArtHorses\/74cd4a55cb\/0f6104d76c\/dc3c09c054\">www.equineartguild.com<\/a> .<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Soldier Portraits<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families       who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom\/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join       our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service        and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"> For more information, contact Darla (<a href=\"mailto:darla@dixon.com\/\">darla@darladixon.com<\/a>) or visit       <a href=\"http:\/\/cts.vresp.com\/c\/?LisasArtHorses\/74cd4a55cb\/0f6104d76c\/9728efdade\/utm_campaign=Lisa%27s%20Art%20%26%20Horses%20January%202009%20newsletter&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_source=VerticalResponse&amp;utm_term=SoldierPortraits%2Eorg\" target=\"new\">SoldierPortraits.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Other News<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Women Business Owners Events:<\/span> October 22-24,2009<\/p>\n<p><strong>Convention Theme: &#8220;Wild About Business&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Early Bird Rate Expires April 9, 2009<\/span><\/span><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.womenbizowners.org\/convention\/registrationinfo.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.womenbizowners.org\/convention\/graphics\/register.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Register for the WBO National Business Convention\" width=\"250\" height=\"100\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>WBO National Business Convention presented by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.officemax.com\/\">Office Max, Inc.<\/a> will be held in Houston, Texas on October 22-24, 2009. 500 women       entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a convention of       networking, workshops, and a live business expo.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.womenbizowners.org\/convention\/contest.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.womenbizowners.org\/convention\/graphics\/contest.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Convention Ticket Contest\" width=\"250\" height=\"100\" align=\"left\" \/><\/a> Our attendees will kick-off this years convention with business       socializing and keynote speakers during our semi-formal reception at       the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint on Thursday, October 22nd.<\/p>\n<p>Our attendees will continue building their business with live,       hands-on interaction with each of our panelist led workshops and key       note speaker on Friday at the Humble Civic Center. Each 3 Day Attendee       will have the opportunity to showcase their business during our       Business Expo (open to the public) on Saturday at the Humble Civic       Center!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cLearning how to work         effectively and efficiently so that your personal life does not suffer         in the beginning years. Learn how to join together and make mastermind         groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support,         guide, and stimulate each other. It is a phenomenal experience to join         together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you&#8217;re not         alone. \u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">WBO Gift Shop <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO.  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