Category Archives: Inspiration

Day18: Aloha Spirit

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While each of you are trying to figure out what to write on Day Eighteen, I have to be out-of-town.  I needed to leave at O dark hundred, won’t return until later this evening, and after driving all day, I   didn’t have  any time, or energy left to follow instructions…..I hate instructions anyway!

This is my way of fulfilling a writing assignment that I never knew.  In is’t place, maybe a little inspiration would be great for us all, it never hurts!

Inspiring Bloggers Award

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I want to thank  Maria Brinkley for nominating me for The Very Inspiring Bloggers Award.  Who knew there was an award for being an inspiration to someone else, and could you even ask for anything better than to be that inspiration?  I feel really honored that Maria feels I  can inspire herself, and others.  Thank You Maria for your heartfelt nomination. In accordance with the Rules of this award, I’m going to share seven more facts with everyone…

  1. My studio is so small, I can’t even change my mind in it!
  2. My husband, and two sons are all musicians!
  3. I’m very Green…Enviromentley speaking that is!
  4. I pick through garage sales, and thrift stores for art projects!
  5. I spend more time “Fiddle-Farting,” than actually getting any creating accomplished!  (I might call it project planning)
  6. My son-in-law works tirelessly to keep my gardens in perfect condition so I’m happy!
  7. I would go to the ends of the earth for my Grandchildren!

Well, now you know some more of my deep dark secrets! Now to on to letting you know who the 15 Amazingly Awesome Bloggers are who I am nominating for the Very Inspiring Bloggers Award…

  1. Just a Piece of Afrika
  2. Just Be
  3. Nubian Waters
  4. So I Started This Blog
  5. Bring My Dreams
  6. Abstractive
  7. Thoughts By Mello-Elo
  8. Agrigirl
  9. Longislandpen
  10. Eclectic Odds n Sods
  11. Three Blond Sisters
  12. S is for Soulful
  13. Dragon Fly Gypsy USA
  14. My Life Experiences…
  15. From Sticks to the Bricks and Back

Thank you again Maria, and  I thank all fifteen of these bloggers for being an inspiration not just to me, but to many others as well.  I know there are so many more of you that are awesome!  Keep up the great work!  You are……

Very Inspiring Bloggers

 

Day 14: To Whom It May Concern,

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To whom it may concern,

Today on impulse (The word of the day from page 29), I’m choosing to play hooky!IMG_0128

Having several projects that are due by the end of the month, I need some time to complete them.  My art has gone by the wayside in an effort to be a better, more interesting writer, but today I’m picking up the paint brush instead of playing with the black keys of my computer.

Sincerely, Karen

Thursdays Time Out for Art

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Since strawberries are coming into season here, I thought a little watercolor journaling might be fun!

Thursdays Time out for Art is a group that posts on Thursday, and hosted by Zebra Designs and Destinations.  Thank you Z for all the inspiration you provide me with.

Day Seven: Is Patience A Lifelong Lesson?

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Day Seven:  Is Patience A Lifelong Lesson?

YES!

For me I think it is!  Just when I think I’m a kind, loving, patient person I’m pushed  to the edge, and I lose it, taking away my self respect!    Are all of us like this, or am I one of the chosen few that constantly has to work on being patient?  I do so well for several days…. then….I  can’t help myself.  When I am patient, kind, and understanding, I feel like I’m giving myself a gift!

Is being tired something that takes away patience, or is it just plain old being ornery?  One can only guess.  Each and every day I have to remind myself to take a breath and be patient!