Category: visuals
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Road to Happiness
The road to success [or a better life] is always under construction. Lily Tomlin [and me] As you probably know, I never tire of learning about the power of our minds. Sometimes I’ll read or hear something and it sends chills down my spine. Good chills. It’s like a feeling of excitement that what you…
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Checkmate
Time to make your move, I’ll be Queen, and you my Knight, Step up and check, mate. I thought I’d have a little more fun with my favorites things… dancers, black, white & red, and haiku. Previously, I did an illustration that was somewhat similar, and I thought it was cool to surround the dancers…
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Be Gentle
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” Saint Francis de Sales I’m doubling down today and combining my Word of the Month with a new illustration. What inspired my young woman was a photograph someone saved on Pinterest – for the sake of a wedding dress. As I pondered what…
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Bullseye
This evening, I was surprised to learn that bullseye is another idiom. Who knew? I had no idea until I was thinking about the words that could accompany my art. I started a Haiku, but it seemed too dull and old school for a somewhat contemporary illustration. So, I googled “bullseye” and found it on…
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Idioms: Part II
The Conclusion A SHORT STORYIn case you missed it, here is Part I Once in a blue moon things happen that surprise me. I figured there was a snowball’s chance in hell that he’d call. I mean, the kid was gorgeous and I was sure he had bigger fish to fry. So, imagine my surprise…
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Enough About Me.
But first, let me explain. Those of you who know me, or are familiar with my journey, should also be aware of the fact that I started this blog to share the story of my life—or my transformation—from unbelief and alcoholism, to faith and recovery. That being said, most of my stories are about yours…
a sprinkle of faith 