As different medications were given to me to try and put the Ulcerative Colitis into remission, I did experience some improvement. And when I did, I wanted to shout it to the world! When you've been so miserable, ANY appearance of possible improvement is so exciting!! But it was very short lived. Only a day … Continue reading Shout from the Rooftops!
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Food Issues
In the days, weeks, months leading up to hospitalizaton, my relationship with food was changing. I have always loved to eat. I loved fresh salads as well as ice cream, steak and potatoes along with cake, roasted veggies as well as fresh breads. The only things I didn't care for were beets and ocra. When … Continue reading Food Issues
Unique Perspective
I just gasped to see the date on this sketch. Gheesh! I am amazed at how long I've been battling this disease. And so glad it is now cured. Symptoms began just before Christmas, though they were mild then. As the disease progressed and symptoms worsened, I tried to get an appointment to see my … Continue reading Unique Perspective
Not Enough Daffodils
Before I landed in the hospital, colitis had progressed to where my everyday life was pretty miserable. I was rapidly losing strength and weight, due to 15-20 visits to the bathroom a day. I couldn't go anywhere. And I couldn't find the energy to do even the simplest of things, like make dinner for my … Continue reading Not Enough Daffodils
A Flower Strewn Path
I'm home! I have a long way to go recuperating from surgery, but I'm home and it is lovely to be here with my family and the comforts of home. There is a lot I could say about the last couple of months. But it is still forming in my mind and heart and feels … Continue reading A Flower Strewn Path
A Place of Quiet
This is where I'm longing to be lately. Yes, I'd love for the weather to be pretty and warm enough for drawing at the Factory Courtyard, but I'm also longing for quiet spaces, a less frenetic life. With that in mind, I'm going to take a break from all my blogs except for Letters To … Continue reading A Place of Quiet
My Lollipop Girls & Memory Lane
I'm trying to gather myself after last night's Art Show. It was the culmination of weeks and months of preparation and planning, of vision and hard work. Though it was an amazing evening, which I'll share with you someday soon, it is always a bit de-centering. I do still have much left to do to … Continue reading My Lollipop Girls & Memory Lane
Eclection Perfection
Chris Federico, the owner of Eclection in downtown Kernersville, has opened the arms of her shop to the faithful few who love to come out and draw. We are really grateful for such a beautiful spot to be indoors for the cold weather, to have so many wonderful things to draw, to sip delicious tea, … Continue reading Eclection Perfection
Sustainable Art
Last weekend, when Maddie was sick, it made me remember a wonderful morning just a couple of days before with two visiting artist friends from Reidsville. After combing the creations in Eclection, Vintage Jane, and Renew, we sat talking away at Amalfi's about how to be artists in and around our lives as mothers. It's … Continue reading Sustainable Art
Mystery Man
So the point of this rather odd little sketch made completely out of my head, is to ask a question: Who is he? There's this man, who stands on the side of Sedge Garden Rd. near the intersection with Kernersville Rd. He's there every morning when I take Maddie to school. He's there every afternoon … Continue reading Mystery Man