5 years ago, after having waded through the murky waters of separation, with all the feelings, difficulties and excruciatingly time consuming paperwork and legal stuff, and alongside heartfelt rear view mirror analysis, I met with my bank manager to renegotiate my mortgage. It appeared I might be … [Read more...]
one at a time parenting
I am like most moms- a juggler. It does not mean this is done well but all those balls are in the air at once. They fall, I drop them, some smash and on some occasions it is all a beautifully choreographed circus act. Is it time to mention single parent status here to further a point? Because … [Read more...]
I am excited about this
[youtube id="YYnr2ZF-TsY"] I am really excited about this. For almost 12 years I have been teaching children and adults art and I continue to do this. I have touched every single canvas that has gone through my business. While this makes my work very personal it also limits my reach. I have … [Read more...]
Words for Wednesday on Thursday- eat a whole jar of pickles and other lofty goals
Yesterday in art class, we did goal boards for summer 2013 while we waited for our canvasses to dry. One of my favourite artists (age 5) was over in the corner eagerly working at her list. It is going to be a busy summer for her. Her goals include riding a cheetah, being on TV, bungy jumping … [Read more...]
a beautiful thing worth sharing
"We create pictures with our bodies" This is one of the most beautiful things I have seen in a while- as if the music was not enough- the visual will transport you. enjoy xoxox [youtube id="CvQBUccxBr4"] … [Read more...]
Words for Wednesday – not all in one go, dammit
I am not sure if you have noticed but the very best sign to be is AQUARIUS. We are always told we are beautiful, strong, clever and headed in the right direction. We are never in trouble, we are always lovely and good. The future always shines bright for us. I can spot an Aquarian from 20 paces. … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- relationship status – it’s complicated
"Yes my dad did that too when I was little" My daughter said to the 8 and 10 year old girls that she babysits a fair bit, when they were talking about something funny their dad does. "Wait. You have a dad?" Uhh. Yes. I have a dad. Big smile. Was this going to be the birds and bees … [Read more...]
my favourite thing of the week- a few good men
There is so much crap news out there I make it my business to broadcast good stories. I repeat them to myself and others until I am convinced that my own faith in human nature has solid ground. Two of my neighbours, who are very good men, were out running in the middle of nowhere yesterday on a … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- why I love travel
"Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comfort of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things - air, sleep, dreams, the sea, the sky - all things tending towards the eternal or … [Read more...]
7 reasons to take your teens (and yourself) to NYC
This past weekend I took my mom and two teenage daughters to New York City. It was a long anticipated gift to both them and myself. It was something I have wanted to do for a long time. There are so many reasons to take people who are forming their minds/ or still approaching life with fresh eyes … [Read more...]
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