Day 2 Blogging Identity Quest Leads to New Friend!

  After returning from Las Vegas, I was so excited to work on my new "not yet launched" creativity blog wanting to add something new. So I set out on a blog template surfing venture. Finally my efforts lead me to a favorite pick. Unfortunately, the theme turned out to be defective and closed down …

Day 1 “Blogging Identity Quest” and “Happy New Year!”

My husband and I had a wonderful New Year's celebration in Las Vegas. As the clocked ticked down marking the end of 2009, a video show streamed overhead with visual memories of the past year while fireworks lit up the sky. I awoke this morning excited about 2010.   In line with my blogging identity quest, …

Day -1 In Search of my Blogging Identity

Day -1 "In Search of my Blogging Identity Quest" finds me exiting the New Year celebration in Las Vegas long enough to run up to the room, visit some blogs, and throw together a quick post—I'm such a diehard! What can I say? My personal commitment to visit at least one new blog everyday and …

In Search of my Blogging Identity

Day -2 I'm on a quest to find my blogging identity! Last night I went to bed thoroughly depressed. After a weekend of visiting some pretty amazing blogs, I came to the realization that I am having a blogging identity crisis. As a hopeless creative eclectic who cannot seem to say no to "just one more …

A Time for Taking Inventory

As I look towards the New Year and coming decade, the desire to take a personal inventory prevails. My burgeoning artistic projects and passions have become unruly. Like a plant that outgrows pot and climbs up and over the garden wall; runners stretch out in all directions while roots dig deeply firmly into my life's soil. So much to …

A Texas Christmas

Big, bold,  and beautiful! Apt words to describe Texas where I celebrated Christmas with Justin's family. From homes to shopping and eating, this "Lone Star State" is expansive and welcoming! The past week has been filled with fun activities. We enjoyed fabulous times together eating and visiting. One of the highlights was meeting a new addition to the …

Real World Creativity

                   Last night, I awakened thinking about my students. Teaching has been rough this year. "In your face" defiance, disruptive behavior, and verbal outbursts occur daily. I understand that many of them suffer from the ill affects of gang violence, foster care, and other challenges; but, knowing this does not make my blood pressure lower. Nevertheless, hopes to provide artistic opportunities found me …