Creative Teaching Resources on Luna Arts and Ed TPT Store

Like water finding its way through rocky terrain, sometimes creativity takes interesting twists and turns. Creating engaging, interactive teaching resources for our Luna Arts & Ed Teachers Pay Teachers Store has become an artistic outlet for my husband and I during this challenging Covid-19 pandemic.  Developing products has given us opportunities to explore new forms …

The Importance of a Creative Space

Having a creative space is essential for an artist's creative expression. It's been 8 months since I had to pack up my art room due to a roof leak that resulted in a home remodel. After that, my husband and I sold our house and relocated to another city. Retirement from a career in education …

JoDee’s Art for Sale at the San Clemente Store

I'm excited to have my art for sale at the San Clemente Store in the Outlets at San Clemente. The San Clemente Store is “a collaborative of local artisans and entrepreneurs," featuring unique, hand-crafted gifts, photography, and art.  

The Steady

It’s the steady that gets things done! Not the rush nor the worry, not even the want. It’s the set your face like flint, put your shoulder into it, press forward slowly, but surely, kind of tenacity that tackles the towering tasks. READ THE ENTIRE POST... SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

Pathways to the Sea

Pathways to the Sea is a mixed media portrait that visualizes treasured places and experiences where oceans meet beaches. Refreshment and fun are found when one strolls along beaches, wriggling toes in sand as salty spray washes away worry. In fact, I find a special touch of God’s grace when I visit the beach. I took the …

Moment-by-Moment Magic

Living a spiritual life can be a moment-by-moment magical experience. One never knows when God’s Spirit will reveal a priceless treasure eyes do not see until the veil of rushing lifts. An uncurled rose, a baby’s toes, a covey of quail feasting. Sometimes this magic appears as whispers ears hear while eyes seal with sleep: …

Cayucos: A Refreshing Travel Excursion

Have you ever felt like a frayed rope about ready to snap? If so, you might need a travel excursion to a picturesque place. Recently, some of the women in my family ventured to Cayucos, California for a weekend trip full of rest and relaxation. READ THE ENTIRE POST...

39 “Freedom”

Freedom has a price! At different turning points in my life, I have wrestled with values until I could identify what was most important to me. The conclusion always seemed the same, I wanted freedom. I wanted the freedom to believe and to live in what brought me life. But at times, moms give up freedom …