Life Artists

The most visible creators I know ofare those artists whosemedium is life itself.The ones who expressthe inexpressible – without brush,hammer, clay or guitar.They neither paint nor sculpt -their medium is being.Whatever their presence toucheshas increased...
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A Blank Canvas

My mother is an artist. She can do amazing things with a blank canvas. However, she hasn’t really painted in years. She stopped when we were young because she felt her time and focus needed to be spent on us (and rightly so), but she didn’t pick it back up...

Holding Feelings in Low Esteem

Bet you’re thinking that’s a pretty weird title for a post. Especially if your a woman and (if you admit it) your feelings often define and govern your every move. Let me explain.My bible study group (a favorite group of girlfriends that met at my house on...
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My Nephew, The Entrepreneur

My brother Roger has two young sons – Owen, age 7 and Luke, age 5. They are absolutely adorable and smart as whips. Roger owns a Sign-a-Rama franchise in Dallas, and has apparently instilled the value of being an entrepreneur in his boys.We were all at dinner...
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The Eyes of Texas

Kevin and I just returned from a wonderful trip to Texas. We went to help my very special Aunt Mary Ellen celebrate her 80th birthday! Can you believe it? This is Mary Ellen with her sweet friend Scotty…I’m hoping that I’m loaded with her genes (and...