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Bowl Not Included
Did you know that Mother’s Day originated in Philadelphia? On May 12, 1907, Anna Jarvis held a memorial service to celebrate her late mother who was an organizer of women’s groups to promote friendship and health. Within five years virtually… Continue reading
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Spring Rights Winter’s Wrongs
How long was winter for you? It’s not so much that the weather was bad or cold; it was just dark. And then one day, one of my house plants reminded me that Spring was on its way and regardless… Continue reading
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What Color is Happiness?
Can you define happiness? As I started the new year, I decided to participate in an artistic challenge, #happyyouin22. I followed word prompts for the month of January that were listed and posted on Instagram. At the same time that… Continue reading
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History is an angel….
…being blown backwards into the future. This line from Laurie Anderson’s The Dream Before haunted me as I considered a year-end reflection and a new-year preparation. When we make resolutions, there is some implication that we want to do better,… Continue reading
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A Pause
I’ve been away, enjoying the proximity to my son and daughter and celebrating milestone events with them. This has been a time to recalibrate, to reflect, to refresh. Though I have put away my brush and paints, I’ve been collecting… Continue reading
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Reflecting the Light
It has been delightful to watch the dragonflies dancing in my garden, their iridescent wings reflecting the sunlight. When a friend suggested I watercolor dragonflies, I started the adventure as I always do, seeking inspiration, finding different styles and techniques,… Continue reading
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