Category: writing
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The Bargain Basement
“Money can’t buy love, but it sure improves your bargaining position.” -Anonymous I’ve started making a lot of mental notes lately, like “Oh… I should share this on the blog.” Silly things. Worthless information. But hey, who am I to judge?! My mother and I went to a couple of thrift stores on Friday. I…
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Keep it Simple
“I make myself rich by making my wants few.” -Henry David Thoreau I thought I’d return to something minimalistic. Isn’t it soothing? I’m not sure where I found the reference photo (probably Instagram), but there was a man sitting at a table in front of that cute little structure and I’ve erased his existence. It’s…
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Circle of Life
It’s funny how we (humans) are so prone to forgetting. Miracles touch our lives, and often change our entire trajectory, yet years down the road we barely remember them. -The Magical Harmonica, Part III.- (READ THE STORY HERE) I was sure that my talent was a miracle, a gift that had been laid upon me…
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The Shadow Boxer
I’m willing to bet that you’re not surprised by this one. And you may be thinking that I’m serially enthusiastic about my shadow images at the moment. Well, it’s true. They’re fun to do… and I love how the subtle drop shadows add depth and dimension to an otherwise plain and simple illustration. This is…
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Shadow Dancing
“Capture a shadow, dance with the wind, stand in a rainbow, begin at the end.” -Mary Anne Radmacher I see why I’m not good at lifelong commitments. My moods and interests change like the seasons. There’s nothing I like better than change. Anything else feels stagnant to me. That’s probably why I needed a break…
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The Magical Harmonica
“Have you ever heard my magical harmonica?” I’ll never forget that night. I was no more than eight, and it was raining like the dickens. My dad taught me how to count, from the time I saw the flash of the lightning, to the time I heard the thunder. Then we’d divide that number by…
a sprinkle of faith 