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THE GREAT GRATITUDE ADVENTURE/ DAY SEVEN/ QUIRKS AND ODDITIES
We crave the creative, one of a kind, signature look—and simultaneously fear being seen as “different” And why is that you ask?? –‘Cause different ain’t generally held as a good thing in some parts. “You all know Jim?” ”Yeah, he’s kind a different ain’t he?” As I am writing this I am looking at…
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THE GREAT GRATITUDE ADVENTURE/ DAY SIX/ THE LUXURY OF DREAMS!
Dreaming has power in it. Dreaming is visioning. Visions are what bring that which is unseen into that which is apparent. Dreaming is hope filled, open to possibility and a belief that something–ANYTHING is possible. It someone how feels decadent to simply sit and dream, to do it on purpose, to dream consciously—perhaps because…
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THE GREAT GRATITUDE ADVENTURE–DAY FIVE/ CHOOSE THE GOOD THING
I think most of us have a pretty clear understanding on the food choice thing. We are fairly certain a little of something can contaminate the whole of everything. How about a little fear? A little doubt? A smidge of worry? A pinch of insecurity? Maybe a 1/4 tsp of self-loathing? Just a pinch, added…
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THE GREAT GRATITUDE ADVENTURE/DAY FOUR/ ROOTS!
It seems that nature teaches us so much about ourselves–of what is important, of where we gain our strength and our stability. In order for a tree to really thrive in rain and drought, in high winds and cold winters—it must have a root system. The healthier the roots, the mightier the tree. Sturdy root…
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THE GREAT GRATITUDE ADVENTURE/ DAY THREE AND GLIMMERS!
It first comes as a shadow, a glimmer, a thought so tiny that if we are too busy, to caught up in the rush, to noisy in our thoughts, we will only catch it on our peripheral radar–and too late, when we are ready to turn our head and focus–the blip on the radar will…
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THE GREAT GRATITUDE ADVENTURE/DAY TWO/ GRATITUDE AND INSPIRATION!
You can Click here to view video From the seemingly tiniest of things (the last few of my roses, parked in a water glass right where I am currently sitting to write) to the really big things like….I got up feeling great this morning…my body responded with ease, my ears could delightfully take in my favorite…
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“It’s All in the Details…the Italian Details”
The details, the underbelly, the juicy details of my 10 days, boots on ground, trip to Italy. Traveling with Watercolors: Well, evidently, the watercolor cartolinas got a lot of you worked up about watercolors, travel journals, which pens to use and some of you even wanted to know if I would be teaching a watercolor…
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“Wistful Thinking”
Light conversations over rich, dark espresso. With no plans for the day ‘cept those involving amazing sunsets, shared, over a glass of wine with someone you love. Wistful Thinking “Wistful Thinking” 8x 10in oil on museum quality panel $500
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“Free Wheelin’ in Italy”
Hair blowing in the wind. Heart and feet pumping hard. Grin spreading from ear to ear. Free Wheelin’ That’s what I’m talkin’ about. FREE Wheelin’ in Italy:)) You can escape without spending a dime. Just closing your eyes and letting your mind take you there will do the trick. Take 5 (or maybe even 10)…
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“Did We Have a Good Time or What??…Cartolinas #9, #10 and a Surprise from Italy:)””
Cartolina #10 Piazza Gaetane Cartolina #9 Waiting for David My, how crazy some cats are (not mentioning names here) with the things they try to bring back into the country. Somebody got held up in customs for concealing high grade Italian catnip. As a result, he also had all of his salmon pate confiscated. He…
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