Monthly Archives: April 2009

April 14, 2009

NEW JOURNEY: Between Steps 7 and 8

I’m learning that perfectionism not only limits my options, it limits the options of others. I’ve always been a serial friend. By that, I mean I have very few friendships that lave lasted more than a few years. Partly that … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2009

NEW JOURNEY: The Seventh Step

I learn that trying to be perfect limits your options. Another quick thought to share with you today. I read a comment that Quinn McDonald (of Quinn Creative) left on my last post about my hospice training experience. (And btw, … Continue reading →

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April 9, 2009

NEW JOURNEY: The Sixth Step

When words fail, there is poetry. I have so many thoughts to share this week, but no time to sort them out. So this short post…. I was in a major funk all weekend. Nothing seems to be working out. … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2009

ARTIST STATEMENT = MISSION STATEMENT

A quick thought and a short post today. (You folks in the back row heaving a sigh of relief, I HEARD THAT!!) A lot of people have written to say they don’t think of their art/craft as “serious enough” to … Continue reading →

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April 1, 2009

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BABY IN THE WORLD

When you truly open your heart to possibility, you will find beauty, joy, compassion, love and other miracles. It’s odd, but my hospice training experience is already crossing over into my artistic experience. Last week’s session made me think about … Continue reading →

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