In the great microcosm of life I call Art Camp, the midgets asked me "What do you do that embarrasses your children, Nancy?" Where to start. Where to start. Then I remembered when they were little one of their favourite books was The Paper Bag Princess. If you remember, she was the ultimate … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- be wild with your creation
I finished up an ambitious project yesterday with a group of 15 artists at a school.(Please take a look I am so proud of it) I asked them to do a banner for our art show and to decorate it any way they wanted. My little 8 year old friend came up with this all on his own and I love it so much. BE … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- the end of the world
Little wise artist says to me this week "Nancy, did you notice that many people think the world is going to end in December?" "I have heard similar things many times, Fraser, and I think it is cuckoo. How about you?" " I wouldn't do anything like give my stuff to charity because the world … [Read more...]
The Q.T. On Yelling
If there's one thing I won't stand for in this house, it's bellowing at someone from another room when one wants something.I will. Not. Have it.Because besides being just too damned loud, (and a bit rude - I mean, really!) invariably, half the request will not be heard properly the first time, then … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-overheard in the art studio
"My grandpa died because he smoked all the time and drank before noon. He kept money in his socks and yelled if the roast beef was rare. He had a favourite seat and screamed if anyone went near it. He died of meanness maybe""Do you have any friends who are older than us ?" 6 year old artist."Do … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-“the effect of fertilization on duckweed”and other riveting lessons
"What did you learn today at school?"I love this question mainly because I miss learning in a formal setting but also to make sure my daughters are retaining more than just water.I try to ask it at dinner, like most parents.Last night my younger daughter said she is working on a lab studying " … [Read more...]
Domestic Goddess
When my kids were 4 and 6 we arrived at a sweet hotel on the beach in Florida and they began to look around the hotel room. My 6 year old opened a closet and said "Look Mommy, the hotel room comes with its own surf board." … [Read more...]