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Everything Is Beautiful

October 26, 2023

I know I have the upper hand here when I say “everything is beautiful.” I’m an artist, and as a visual creator, we can’t help but take in, absorb, and process the world through our eyes first. Everything goes through our eyes, even before it hits our brains and our hearts, our senses and our guts. I suppose that’s true for everyone, so maybe I should say things differently. Artists notice more with our eyes, take in more with our eyes, and honor what we see a lot more than most. And I do believe that artists are the only people who have an excuse to be called superficial. Because we honestly can’t help it. However, I do think viewing the world through dialed-up eyesight can be learned and cultivated, if you’re interested in giving it a try. … More Everything Is Beautiful

Well Said Saturdays – October 21

October 21, 2023

It seems like these days pass so quickly that we often finding ourselves reading, appreciating the gift of a post, and then moving on too quickly. To extend some of the great notes of the week, we have Well Said Saturdays – bringing a few quotes from recent posts forward. From Courage Behind the Wheel … More Well Said Saturdays – October 21

Episode 40: The Power of Choice with Wynne Leon

October 20, 2023

In this episode, I’m with my co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson, and we are talking about choice and my journey to parenthood. Following up on the question a pre-school teacher asked me about how I became a parent, I share the story of how I started a family as a single person. From the fertility clinic … More Episode 40: The Power of Choice with Wynne Leon

Well Said Saturdays – October 14

October 14, 2023

It seems like these days pass so quickly that we often finding ourselves reading, appreciating the gift of a post, and then moving on too quickly. To extend some of the great notes of the week, we have Well Said Saturdays – bringing a few quotes from recent posts forward. From Mum about Mums by … More Well Said Saturdays – October 14

Episode 39: Renaissance Woman with Michelle Oram

October 13, 2023

In this episode of the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast where we bring you talented creatives who inspire you to reach your next level of personal growth, I’m with my co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson, and blogger, and musician Michelle Oram. Finding out how people came to blogging is so fascinating. So we dig … More Episode 39: Renaissance Woman with Michelle Oram

Well Said Saturdays – October 7

October 7, 2023

It seems like these days pass so quickly that we often finding ourselves reading, appreciating the gift of a post, and then moving on too quickly. To extend some of the great notes of the week, we have Well Said Saturdays – bringing a few quotes from recent posts forward. From The Courage Bucket by … More Well Said Saturdays – October 7

Episode 38: Jazz on King with Todd Fulginiti

October 6, 2023

In this episode, I’m with my co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson, and musician, writer, blogger, and retired educator, Todd Fulginiti talking about the great new music he’s recorded and released as Jazz on King, volume 1. Centered on the ongoing gig he has with his two fellow musicians, Dave Winter and Dave Santana, Todd talks about … More Episode 38: Jazz on King with Todd Fulginiti

Well Said Saturdays – September 30

September 30, 2023

It seems like these days pass so quickly that we often finding ourselves reading, appreciating the gift of a post, and then moving on too quickly. To extend some of the great notes of the week, we have Well Said Saturdays – bringing a few quotes from recent posts forward. From I’ve Let You Go … More Well Said Saturdays – September 30

Playing is Part of the Process

September 28, 2023

I’m a super playful person…a goof…and am most often considered the whackiest among my friend group. And yet, I still struggle to recognize the importance of play when it comes to creativity, and even down time. For me, I have a really easy time getting playful when I’m in the company of others. But when … More Playing is Part of the Process

How a curious little monkey changed the world

September 27, 2023

When I was very young, I would crawl into my mother’s lap wearing my onesie pajamas and beg for a glass of milk and for her to read to me. I had a series of favorite books, everything from The Poky Little Puppy; Clifford, the Big Red Dog; The Little Engine That Could; Corduroy; The Berenstain Bears; to Katy and … More How a curious little monkey changed the world

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