{"id":1948,"date":"2016-04-13T21:16:05","date_gmt":"2016-04-13T21:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/?p=1948"},"modified":"2019-01-04T03:31:08","modified_gmt":"2019-01-04T03:31:08","slug":"death-and-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/death-and-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Death and Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;Death and Taxes&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the month of April, Tax time is coming to a near close.<\/p>\n<p>I was reminded of something my parents have said to me.<br \/>\nThere are two constants: Death and Taxes<br \/>\n(with a touch of humor)<\/p>\n<p>Well, Yes. Hmmmmm<\/p>\n<p>Both my parents worked for the Internal Revenue service, which equates to this.<\/p>\n<p>Dad was always sure to remind us of praticalities. And about doing what we needed to do.<\/p>\n<p>In running any business, there wil be the things that one enjoys immensely and other things that feel more mundane and tedious. Yet having a business requires the whole package, essentailly.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve noted over time that being in a business can feel like a whole other animal.<br \/>\nI&#8217;ve found it can feel like being turned inside out and upside down at times.<br \/>\nIt requires growth, learning and stretching. And sometimes it doesn&#8217;t feel so good.<\/p>\n<p>Yet the moments when things come together, with each success, you can see the bumps in the road were there for some reason guiding you along.<\/p>\n<p>Best to you on your own journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Lisa G.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feature Art<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lisasart.com\/IFfutureLG.jpg\" alt=\"future\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Journey&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Pen and Ink<\/p>\n<p>Illustration Services<\/p>\n<p>Check out Great Gift items at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lisasart.com\">Lisa\u2019s Art &amp; Horses<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Art News<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.muralmosaic.com\/Cadeau.html\">Le Cadeau du Cheval<\/a>&#8221;<br \/>\nSeveral artists in the Equine Art Guild were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. 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!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soldier Portraits<\/strong><br \/>\nDarla 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;<br \/>\nFor more information, contact Darla (<a href=\"mailto:darla@dixon.com\/\">darla@darladixon.com<\/a>) or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lisasart.com\/soldierportraits.html\">SoldierPortraits.org.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Death and Taxes&#8221; In the month of April, Tax time is coming to a near close. 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