When was the last time you went on a really great hike? Not a hike that was great because of the workout, or because of the time spent outdoors. I’m talking about a hike that challenged you physically while astounding your senses. What did you see, hear, touch, smell, and Read more…
The original post on our partnership went up almost exactly one year ago (July 14, 2016), but I thought an update and some reflections might be interesting. While Laura and I first “met” (via the magic of the internet) in the summer of 2013, we didn’t meet IRL (in real Read more…
Alas, I don’t! As some of you know I have a rooster and some chickens, but no goats. Just recently though, I learned how goats launched a business. I met Julie Wells a while back at an arts and crafts show. By chance and love, my dear husband bought me Read more…
I mentioned in an earlier post that I was part of a book launch team for the book “Messy Beautiful Friendship”. Well, the book has launched, and now I’m “launching” my book review. Christine Hoover, the author, is a pastor’s wife in Charlottesville, VA. In God’s providence, I was once Read more…
Webster defines friendship as “the state of being friends”. Unless we are clear on what a friend is, that definition is not particularly helpful. Webster here provides a more helpful definition of “one who is attached to another by affection or esteem; a favored companion“. So we can say that friendship Read more…
I write today with a grateful heart. One year ago, we launched this website and began our art blogging journey. I am so incredibly grateful for countless reasons! So if you’ll permit me, I want to offer a humble “thank you” for so much. Grateful for Laura First, “thank you” Read more…
I gain energy by creating and I am in the thick of painting as you can see below. I’ve still got a ways to go because this one is a doozie – large, exciting and acrylic! I’ll be sure to post a picture when it’s all completed! Sometimes, I Read more…
The winner in our name the painting contest is: “Joyful Morning” from Psalm 30 “Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” What a great reminder that, no matter what sorrow comes our way, the new day promises a fresh start, and there is indeed joy to Read more…
It’s been an exciting time for me! Not only am I giving you a chance to win a print of one of my paintings (see below), but I was honored at a reception for local artists at the Uptown Gallery in Brooksville, Florida. They are currently showing Read more…
“Giving” in your life is something that should never stop. Do you know your motivation for giving? It’s much more important than the “gift” itself. Many people’s thoughts are dominated by the cost of something or to impress someone, or to conditionally receive something in return when they give a Read more…