Monthly Archives: February 2009
SELFISH BITCH
Why being selfish can not only good for YOU, but ultimately good for EVERYBODY. I was nursing my first cup of coffee and poking around my blog stats this morning. (I know we’re not supposed to care, but come on–we … Continue reading
Filed under art, courage, life, life with teenagers, selfishness
25 RANDOM THINGS ABOUT YOU: How to Write a Better Artist Statement
Use a silly little Facebook game to put more passion in your artist statement. An article in our local newspaper discussed the current Facebook phenomenon, “25 Random Things About Me”. Apparently, it’s the most popular Facebook “Notes” feature of all … Continue reading
SAYING THANK YOU
Saying “thank you” not only makes others feel good, it can make YOU feel GREAT. Saying thank you is a common theme in my blog. I’ve shouted out my share of of thanks to the many, many people who have … Continue reading
Filed under art, craft, gratitude, life, mindfulness
FAKING IT
CHANGE is not just for “other people”–you can do it, too. There was an incredible program on BBC years ago called “Faking It’. Actually, it looks like it’s still around. A person from one walk of life would be dropped … Continue reading
Filed under art, business, courage, inspiration, life, mental attitude, selling
NEW JOURNEY: The Fourth Step
When that “jack-of-all-trades, master at none” becomes all too true, maybe it’s time to give “master of ONE” a try. When I left Tae Kwon Do a few months ago, after yet another injury, the head instructor asked if I … Continue reading
Filed under art, choices, creativity, fear of failing, inspiration, life, life with teenagers, martial arts, mental attitude, perseverence
NEW JOURNEY: The Third Step
Change is always hard, but learning to recognize when it’s TIME to change, gets easier. In my last two posts, I described two big fears in my life. The first was knowing a change was coming. The second is not … Continue reading
Filed under art, change, fear of failing, inspiration, life, mental attitude
NEW JOURNEY: The Second Step
Finding new values for the life you lead, and defining your own success. In my last post, I shared what brought me to consult with artist/writer/life coach Quinn McDonald. I wrote about my conflicting desires for my art, and why … Continue reading
Filed under art, change, creativity, inspiration, life, mental attitude
NEW JOURNEY: The First Step
Letting go of one stage of life in art, moving on to the next. WARNING: The following is my personal experience and thoughts on this particular juncture in my life. I do not cast judgment or aspersions on anyone else’s … Continue reading
Filed under 9/11, business, choices, coaching, creativity, fear of failing, life
GOALS OR GOAL-LESS
I’m still not done “processing” my session with life coach Quinn McDonald of QuinnCreative. But today I found a blog post by another good friend and jewelry artist, Kerin Rose. In her essay My 2 Cents, she shares her thoughts, … Continue reading
Filed under art, business, choices, craft, creativity, inspiration, life, mental attitude, selling
WILL AND THE MERMAID
When I first met the man who became my husband, he had a very odd friend in tow. The friend was Will Shipee, a homeless man who lived on the streets of Ann Arbor Michigan in the late 70′s. He … Continue reading
RISK-FREE CHOICES
Today I had a remarkable experience. I had a coaching session with an old online friend, Quinn McDonald, an artist who is now an artist/trainer/life coach. You can learn more about her services at QuinnCreative. I’ve always admired Quinn’s sensitive … Continue reading
Filed under action steps, art, change, life
TIME LIKE A RIVER
Two weeks ago, a switch got flipped in me. I realized I’d become a couch potato again. (Another injury side-lined me in martial arts.) I went on a healthier eating plan and ramped up my exercise regime (which had dwindled … Continue reading
Filed under action steps, change, choices, inspiration, life, mental attitude, perseverence
WHY IT MATTERS THAT YOUR ART MATTERS
A few weeks ago I read two articles at the Rosen Group’s Market Insider online newsletter. The first is a challenge question to ask yourself in these hard times. The second, Brain Fuel: A Higher Purpose is an inspirational article … Continue reading
Filed under art, business, creativity, marketing, self promotion, telling your story
