Category: non-fiction
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Shhh…
“Silence is a true friend who never betrays.” -Confucius I’ve started at least 3 illustrations before this, just for this particular post in my Blogging through the Alphabet Series… the letter Q… and the word that I’ve chosen which is… Quiet. I thought of this one while lying in bed last night, and it was…
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M is for Music
M was an easy letter. Normally I look around a bit before I decide on the word, but what better M word is there than Music? Music expresses feelings and tells stories. I remember when I was into my drinking / love addiction roller coaster days… I’d play sad music… and I was always sad.…
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The Best Medicine.
Laugh and the World Laughs with You. Whenever I hear the word Laughter I think of Robert Plant. “Does anybody remember laughter?” Rumor has it that he added that line spontaneously (while singing Stairway to Heaven in case you’re still trying to place it) while playing in concert back in 1973. No matter his reason,…
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Kindness is…
Understanding. Empathy. Compassion. Generosity. Selflessness. Consideration. Helpfulness. Unconditional. First of all, Corita Kent (AKA Sister Mary Corita) was my inspiration for today’s word and image. My design is a little more childlike than her work, but the lettering and colors are slightly similar to her iconic pop art style. I’d like to return to humor…
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Abundantia
Gratitude is the seed of abundance. I’ve decided to go ahead with a new game this year, very similar to one I’ve done in the past – a few times. I’m calling this one… “Blogging Through the Alphabet, 2025.” So, here we go! I thought of the word abundance for the letter ‘A’ and I…
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Wind of Change
I wanted to get back into “movement” or “change,” because I’m coming to appreciate how my mind operates (or overtakes me). I may change my goals and objectives often, and even my opinions… but rarely – if ever – am I bored. Maybe it’s my subconscious mind, finding ways to keep me from mundane monotony.…
a sprinkle of faith 