Nature fills our visual lungs causing us to breathe a little easier.  Multiplicity. This word best describes my creative dilemma—so many interests and so little time. One would think the last thing I need is another trip away. Yet, this is precisely what keeps the constant flow of visual images filling this creative eclectic's …
“Laughter Makes me Feel Good,” by Barbie Knoop
Check out my best friend's post highlighting our wonderful week together when I visited her in Washington http://barbieknoop.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/laughter-makes-me-feel-so-good/
The Wrestling
Recently, someone asked me about the gap in my personal history they noticed by reading my blogs. I shuddered at the thought of posting writings from those dark years of my soul. Yet in time, other bloggers' courage to post their personal poetry and reflections inspired me to take the risk and create http://ontatteredwings.wordpress.com. I …
American Adventure 50+ Style
Childhood is imagination in its purest form.   My best friend reminds me of how good it feels to laugh. When together, we revert to a child-like state with unending silliness. In fact, I can't take life too seriously when spending time with Barbie. During my week visit with her, we stayed up until 1:00 am posting pictures …
Repose Country Style
Repose: calm, quiet, stop…ceasing from life's have to's; taking the time to reflect; spending time with life-long friends. This is my personalized definition of repose. I need these times of removal from my typical life because they provide perspective. This week's agenda? I'm visiting my best friend and her family in Colbert, Washington. Indulge me …
Heart Whispers
"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 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 …
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 …
JoDee Luna Art 