Tag Archives: blogging

The Fly Life {the difference a year makes}

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

Today, I have been looking back over the last year, reminiscing. About a year ago, I made a decision that has changed my life.  It all started with an inkling of disappointment.  I had been writing posts for my blog and … Continue reading →

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Treasure Keeper {favorite posts of old}

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

I have been thinking back over the two years I have been writing and am amazed that in that amount of time I have published over 300 posts.  This weekend my fingers kept coming back to the keyboard as if … Continue reading →

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Me at 43 {part two}

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

For more fun facts and stories visit :   Me at 43 {part one} and Me at 43 {part three} ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 12. I live on the coast, and although I don’t LOVE the beach, I use it when stress is high and I … Continue reading →

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Orange You Glad You Chose Handmade?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Something a little different for the day: a handwritten blog to remind you to make your holiday handmade. Related articles Think Handmade for the Holidays (craftzine.com) New Black Friday Join Me (simplycelebrate.net) Handmade Holidays (sewmod.wordpress.com)

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{First Fifty} A Heap of Gratitude

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

When I first started the blogging journey, I jumped in only to find that I needed to learn to swim.  Over the course of this last year, I have learned more than I thought I could…about the internet, about networking, … Continue reading →

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Cultivating ART-itude

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

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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Detours Happen: Reframing the Creative Process

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

I am sure you have heard the sayings… Say what you mean, and do what you say. I try to live by that.  Honesty and accountability can get you far in life.  But I think these ideas must be tempered … Continue reading →

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Labyrinth Touch Drawing

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

At the beginning of the year, I invested in some material from Deborah Koff-Chapin, the artist who developed the touch drawing technique.  I began playing with touch drawing right away.  The results and process were exhilarating.  Eventually I incorporated additional … Continue reading →

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Show and Tell: Stillness

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

This week’s Celebration of Wellness Blog Party is kicked off with an invitation to increase our spiritual wellness by investigating stillness. Luck Hunt by Rashamaria featuring green jewelry from Monday’s post…Wellness Art-ivity: Be Still (for a list of all Wellness … Continue reading →

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First Dates and Life Mates

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

When I first got into the art scene, I was all about finding my voice, expressing my inner feelings, and encouraging other women to embrace their creativity. The artist I hung out with were women.  The subject matter was mostly … Continue reading →

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