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I don't know what I did in formatting, but there's so much space between the top of the blog and my first post--I don't know how to change it!

This Moment

I just finished this mixed media painting with the quote "Enjoy this Moment" on it. Because I have lupus and kidney disease and went through a year and a half of chemotherapy for it, I feel much more inclined to make the most of every opportunity. Stand outside a just look at the full moon or swing on the swings too when my daughter does, instead of just watching or pushing her. It's a great reminder that this moment is all we really have; we have to stop thinking about yesterday and we shouldn't always be planning what's coming up. It's an eye opener when you truly think about how we wish away our present moment for something else. Just try to enjoy the one you're in right now. Be present in that. Look into the eyes of someone you're talking to and really listen. Swing on the swings every chance you get.

Are you having FUN?

I like this quote: "If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong" by George DiCarlo. Are people really enjoying their lives? Truly? Or are they just getting by, day and day doing what they HAVE to do to make their lives work? If you stop and think about that quote, do you think maybe you would live your life differently? Would you make more memories? Would you try to make the tasks you have to do more fun in some creative way? Maybe make a contest out of house cleaning with your kids; have a dance party in your living room one night a week; have more fun because life really is short.

My Sunshine II

Here's a new mixed media painting I just finished. I'm doing a couple with "My Sunshine" on it because the first one got a lot of comments at my art show (and it sold), so I'm doing a few more with different colors.

My Sunshine

A new mixed media/painting called "My Sunshine." Makes me think of singing to my daughter when she was a bit younger.

Creative is a Verb by Patti Digh

I just want to share some of the great bits that spoke to me that I highlighted in Patti's new book Creative is a Verb. (I know I'm obsessed with her right now.) She states, "...[we need to] see our lives as creative...to free ourselves up to say what we long to say, to paint what we alone see in this vast incredible world, to build artful and joyous relationships, to leave a legacy of color and form and laughter in our wake." I love this image she paints (no pun intended).

Great Blog with Quotes Quotes Quotes

I absolutely love quotes, especially ones that make me think, laugh or really teach me something. A blog I love to visit is Bits of Truth. It has great quotes surrounded by interesting photos and pictures. They are great reminders of realities we sometimes forget as life goes on. Stop by and visit for some laughs or some great wisdom. Here's an example from the site...It was hard to just choose one!