"We can teach youth to read, but can we release their hearts?" An artistic youth churns inside a chrysalis of adolescent confines. For the creative temperament, teen years fill with discontent. Yet, longings can inspire exploration and discovery. It is the glory of parents and teachers to direct yearning in youth by providing creative models. If we do not, imposters …
The Perfect Shot
I have a compulsion to capture fleeting moments, and I envy the photographer's eye—the ability to see the perfect shot. Honed skills meld with instincts as the expert swiftly moves in for the kill…snap. "I got it," seeps through grinning lips.      My husband has this talent, although he argues amateur abilities only. I follow …
The Reminders
Sometimes we need reminders of what is most important in our lives. God gently nudges us towards what is right, true, and redemptive. I, for one, become quite self-indulgent while working on my many projects. This morning, I rummaged through some papers and I came across a reminder.          Rereading this letter brought a precious memory to …
How to Make a Masquerade Mask Part I
Do you want a fun project to do that expresses your identity exploration? Try making your own masquerade mask. This idea resulted from my most frequently visited post, Self Disclosure. Daily, people find my personal blog through searching for post about masquerade masks. Masks possess an appeal for some people. Perhaps their mysterious nature invites hiding parts …
Andy Luna’s Blog
The creative fun never ends. Andy and I spent the last two days creating her new blog. Check it out by selecting the photo link:Â
57 Designing New Identities
Words You pickpocket of creativity Stealing innovation and energy Shall you alone define my destiny? Words Recently, my daughter, Andy, came for a visit and we immediately headed for Michaels. We bought supplies for the masquerade masks we envisioned making. This project has simmered in our minds for some time now. Besides, I needed a break from words, words, …
Painletting
"Maybe that's where you put your pain."   This past weekend swirled with activity. My children, their friends, and I went to the beach on Saturday to enjoy time together before my daughter flew back to Korea.    Then we ate dinner before taking Elya to the airport. I walked away from my precious daughter watching her wipe tears from her …
These are the best times of our lives!
Have you ever wanted to slow down time so precious moments with your loved ones lasts a little longer?  The desire to hold them close overwhelms you. Your time together is short and without room for full expression of your love. This is the way I have felt this week while having my daughter home from Korea.   …
FOMO Part II: The Too Much Fun Club!
What a wild ride this week has been with my daughter, son, and their friends.  The quest? Checking off Elya's bucket list for the week's visit: Eat at Chipotle Eat lasagna Go wakeboarding with friends Visit with family Drink lots of iced mochas from Starbucks Buy food favorites to take back to Korea Eat a hamburger at In …
JoDee Luna Art 