There are days when I feel like our lives are lines on some cosmic balance sheet, and whenever we get good news, something bad has to happen to balance it out ( Read more... )

I suppose I should update, do the whole 'yes, we're alive' thing.

It was our 5th anniversary recently, and roho surprised me with a romantic weekend getaway in Stowe, Vermont ( Read more... )

quote of the week

“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” -General George S. Patton (1885-1945); American General in World War II

artArt is going good! I finished another painting last night, I do not yet have permission to share it. Once the commissioner has approved ( Read more... )

Quote of the Day

"The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs." -- Vance Havner (1901-1986); preacher, author

NewsStarted new diet today! I'll post more about what I'm doing to the appropriate filter. On today's agenda is laundry, some light cleaning... and I don't know what ( Read more... )

Before I get started with today's daily post, I'd like to apologize for the unsecheduled hiatus. I got hit with a nasty case of Life, and just couldn't handle adding another 'responsibility' (heh.) to my day. I will, as always, endeavor to do better. :) I'd also like to welcome all the new faces! I'm happy to see fresh eyes, and hope you guys enjoy ( Read more... )

Quote of the Day:

"I do not at all understand the mystery of grace - only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us." --- Anne Lamott (b 1954); author, political activist

NewsThis week has left me feeling fried and tapped out, and I'm not really sure why. Maybe it's because our weekends have been so jam packed with ( Read more... )

Daily Quote:

"There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most in life -- happiness, freedom and peace of mind, are always attained by giving them to someone else." --- Peyton C. March (1864 - 1955); General, US Army

General NewsPhew, where did this week go? I am knackered! Since we got back from Boston, I've ( Read more... )

Quote of the Day:

"The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning." --- Mitch Albom (b. 1958); author, screenwriter, musician

Daily NewsI want to apologize for my lack of updates lately. ( Read more... )

Quote of the Day:

"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest." --- Maya Angelou (b. 1928); poet

Daily ArtI'm changing the heading from Art News to Daily Art, since my whole intent is to ( Read more... )

Quote of the Day:

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." --- Helen Keller (1880 - 1968); author, lecturer, activist

Art News:

I'm working on designing my new business cards. I will post my final choices next week. Haven't had much time for drawing or painting, so unfortunately nothing new today. Maybe on Monday!

Current Projects ( Read more... )