en·chant inˈCHant,enˈCHant/ verb (1)fill (someone) with great delight; charm. synonyms: captivate, charm, delight, enrapture, entrance, enthrall, beguile, bewitch, spellbind, fascinate, hypnotize, mesmerize, rivet, grip, transfix... (2)put (someone or something) under a spell. I find myself all too often under an enchantment I do not like. The realization of it comes after many days of living … Continue reading What I Need
Category: Artful Living
Hallow the Moments
Hallow verb hal·low \ˈha-(ˌ)lō\ Definition of hallow transitive verb 1 : to make holy or set apart for holy use 2 : to respect greatly : venerate The last few days I've been thinking about this phrase...Hallow the Moments. It felt like familiar marching orders. Like a tune I've heard many times before just in a … Continue reading Hallow the Moments
WAIT!!
It's that moment just before it all happens. That moment much like when the Millennium Falcon prepares to bolt into warp speed. It's that space where the lines are all squiggly just before they pixelate into a zillion dots and we are propelled into something new, something different. It is Christmas Eve and most, if … Continue reading WAIT!!
The Real Intent Behind an Art Show
There are numerous reasons why artists want to have and be a part of Art Shows. One may be a very simple desire to recoup some of the cost that goes into the making of their creations. Another might be to go beyond that and actually make a profit. Some artists may wish to develop … Continue reading The Real Intent Behind an Art Show
An Artful Life Primer
The topic of this book began to take shape soon after my sickness and surgery in 2013. It was June. I'd been doing a lot of thinking, knitting and drawing as I continued to heal, grow stronger and get used to life without a colon. I stood at the sink washing dishes in the beach … Continue reading An Artful Life Primer
Dandelion Tune
I get a tune stuck in my head from time to time. Actually, it happens fairly often. It's not a lovely tune. It isn't melodious at all. It's yucky, gripey, resentful, and angry sounding. I don't like this tune. But every time I'm trying to accomplish something creatively and regular living ramps up a notch, … Continue reading Dandelion Tune
Wood Pile
I sat on the back deck to draw the gray-brown wood piled and ready for the chiminea. What drove me out here was a crazy busy day that had crowded out all illusions of peace as well as any significant time to create. I just needed to draw. Just sit for a few minutes and … Continue reading Wood Pile
Living Now
The difficulty of living now on this side of sickness and surgery, has been well...living. I know that sounds crazy and messed up. But there it is. In sickness or trial of any kind, there's an intensity to life. A laser sharp focus. No matter how yucky the circumstance may be, there's nevertheless a funneling … Continue reading Living Now
Forever Reminders
I have a reminder forever attached to my body. A sticky-note, if you will, to remind me of something or things very important. Things I don't ever want to forget. I see it multiple times a day. I re-dress it every four days. I clothe myself in particular ways so as to live most comfortably … Continue reading Forever Reminders
A Recent Conversation
Curiosity: "Hmmm...I wonder what my line drawings would look like embroidered?" Reason: "What, really? Ok, seriously...you're not thinking of starting something new are you?" Curiosity: "Why not? It would be fun! Just give it a go, and see what comes of it." Reason: "Jen, come on...you have so many projects going now already!! You do … Continue reading A Recent Conversation