Tag Archives: Arts

Cultivating ART-itude

I have a daily ritual that includes beginning and ending my day by thumbing through some of the blogs I subscribe to.  I have a reader app on my phone that puts them right in the palm of my hands. … Continue reading

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Creativity Zones

Living in a house with three other Creative Spirits can establish free space as a commodity.  When it was just my artist hubby and me, we each had a studio where we would create to our heart’s desire.  Now those … Continue reading

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#30Trust Day 8: My Heart’s Desire

Last night, I joined a 30 day project that encourages you to cultivate self-trust by responding to prompts offered by thought leaders. The prompts are inspired by the writing of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Today’s prompt from Mary Jaksch asks…What are … Continue reading

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Poet on the Loose!

Gathering up pages of my poetry for a reading at the Coffee House sponsored by the  UU Church. Here is a sneak peek. Make ‘em Laugh by Rashamaria featuring a sweet pea Into my Power Can’t move. See where I … Continue reading

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FIVE Not-So-Secret Steps to Awesome Collage

One of the things that has made my blogging experience so amazing is interacting with the cool people who drop by. This morning I found a comment from Maggie Jordan asking about the images on Art of Collecting Yourself.  It … Continue reading

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Celebration of Wellness Blog Party UPDATE

Last week I unveiled plans to host my very first Blog Party….a blogging series centered around a Celebration of Wellness.  As it stands,  the party is growing nearly every day. For the project, I am encouraging the Creatives (that’s YOU) … Continue reading

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Wishcasting Wednesday: What do you wish to renew?

As the wheel of the year swirls to meet the birth of 2011, I am feeling  joyful and expectant.  I am revved up for making it a great one. I have, once again taken up Jamie Ridlers invitation to stir the … Continue reading

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~The Sartorialist

As a young woman trying to find herself, I had a strategy I often used for trying to manifest changes I wanted to see in myself.  When I wasn’t sure how to be what I desired, I would study others … Continue reading

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A Powerful Perspective

For me, a few moments in my life have come to mind. But one stood out. Some years ago, I struggled with debilitating back pain. At the worst of it, I spent a week living on my couch because sitting and standing were nearly impossible. I am not sure what caused the pain. But I do remember a moment so powerful that it seemed to propel me towards my healing. Continue reading

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Fashionably Late

If you are checking in for the Practical Magic Blog Party, I wanted to let you know I am running a little late.  But I have a doozie of a treat in store for you. Sneak Peak: I have just … Continue reading

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