Breaking Through The Clouds
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I’d like to think that for every corner, north,south,east & west there is a balance… I stare out the window today at a damp, dreary and puddle filled picture.
Somewhere, the sun is shining, above or below us – here in Chicago it is not and it’s the beginning of a dismal season in my book. But, so be it – here I am.
The weather and this nasty bug that has gone through 5 or 6 houses, 2 or 3 places of employment and back home again.
WAHHHHHHHHHHHHH – I feel like whining today!
My sister posted on facebook today, what is one thing to be happy about or something like that, the fog of those mucinex people are sifting through my head and I ain’t all that clear today..
One thing that came to mind when I thought of that was…
The moment when after the plane lifts off and you break through miles of cloud cover, and the sun is revealed. It’s there, even though we don’t see it..
It would be nice to grow wings today! Or book a flight!
Peace
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A little encouragement goes a long way
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What’s the worst that can happen when we try something new to us?
We can fail, but would we not be less of a person if we did not try at all?
This time of year is bittersweet for me, those of you who know me, know why.
I share with you the very first painting I ever did, it was on my dining room wall, I came home from my best friends after a conversation with her about wall stencils that she was going to pay 150.00 for, just the stencil, not the paint or the brushes. It sparked something in my Gemini rising brain and I said.. “Diane, I could do that”, she looked at me quizzically and said, “well, okay”. She was a little more excited than my husband was, when I stormed into the house and out of the blue said, “I am painting a picture tomorrow on the dining room wall”
Well, he was less than enthusiastic and understanding and I am pretty sure he thought, what is she smoking?
That’s when it started, the spark turned into a flame and when ever I sit in my studio/computer room at some point and time, I think of Diane. Some of those thoughts are sad ones, but most bring a smile to my face. Near the end of her life, I had an issue in my professional life, and needless to say it did not end well, I will also say, whenever my phone rang I was scared of the news on the other end.
One morning, before 5 am, my phone rang, my heart sank and I thought the worst. A tiny voice on the other end said to me…
“Are you okay?, I worried about you all night”
“I know how upset you were yesterday about your job, it will all work out, don’t worry.”
It was Diane – and it wasn’t but a few days later and she was gone.
Try something new, now – you do not know what tomorrow will bring.
A little encouragement and concern goes along way.
Close to You – Pencil Sketch From Photo
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I chose that title, because if you have not heard the song by Stevie Ray Vaughan or The Doors, please check it out. It’s throaty, heartfelt blues.
It’s by Willie Dixon who had an influence over many musicians worldwide.
I wanna be close to you baby as I can get
Close to you baby as water is wet
Close to you baby as hair on your head
Close to you babe you better believe what I said
This is Miguel & Lleraldy and from his words to me, this is why he had this picture drawn, in his own words, let his lady hear them…
I chose this gift because I think its something unique, its not something you get as gift all the time, not like just a regular ole picture in a frame and these kind of drawings are hard to get sometimes and sometimes people don’t make em look alike. So I think its something people will appreciate and I think that every time my girlfriend sees this sketch it will remind her of that special day, because this is a unique gift, so that’s why I chose this gift.
Now…I can tell what this person means to me.
Lleraldy means so much, she just plain and simple makes me happy. She can turn my worst days into better ones with just a aimple smile. She’s a great and special person in my life and I’m very thankful for that. She deserves the best and I want her to have the best Birthday ever. I’m always gona be here for her and….. I LOVE HER!
Happy belated birthday Lleradly – I have had many conversations with many people through-out the country and through out life, and Miquel’s excitement and enthusiasm over this project made it easier!
When I do a sketch from a photo it’s a little tough, being self taught, Many people do not grasp the concept that this is a sketch and not a photograph, it’s an artist’s interpretation, when I am given pictures of people, it sometimes is hard to see the real person behind the photo, this project was one that through Miquel’s excitement came to life very easily.
Artist In Residence – Jon Bon Jovi
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The man behind the glasses is Jon Bon Jovi.
This was done about 3 years ago, for Jilly, my little sister that I never had.
I ran across Bon Jovi on MSN this morning and this is a guy that has extreme talent and shares his gifts with the world, making a difference.
Bon Jovi’s new We Weren’t Born to Follow is a must see, must listen, it’s got spunk, but more so it has a clear message in it and has a heart of it’s own full of meaning.
We were not born to follow, we were born to be part of a team, any team you desire, it’s at your fingertips. There is always someone out there that needs help. There are no problems, there are only solutions.
We have to hold onto what we believe!! Why is it that we stray from that so often. Finding our voice and using it, that’s a real tough thing to do. With singers and musicians, it comes through so clearly, that’s why we find so much peace within the music. They say often times what it is that we can’t.
Follow what you believe! Stand tall, stand strong, stand up for someone who needs your help. Stand up for someone who just needs to hear that they have someone in their corner!
Being Among Friends – Wake Up Call
By · CommentsThere is something said to being among friends! I won’t put any names here, and I know within a few short hours, I’ll be getting a call!
Yesterday, I got a call, one that made me realize what terrific friends are out there to be had, not only in one instance, but in several yesterday. What a wake up call … if we pay attention to the little things.
The beautiful woman, who made us dance!
The kind gentleman who told us even if it was overcast, what a glorious day it was to dance, as he sipped his lemonade!
The old friend who gave us many wise words that have meaning for all. Here is only one line….(When you point a finger at someone, stop….look…. how many fingers are pointing back at you??)
The first text message wishing me a happy birthday from someone whose sense of humor is over the top.. go look at urbandictionary.com, he’s expanded my vocabulary.
The friend that said he left me a voice mail singing me happy birthday, which I never got, and not sure I believe he did, but I could actually use that as a marketing piece.
Lastly, but not least, the friend that called and called me a dumb ass, when HE didn’t know when my birthday was! That friend called to talk about some issue’s that could have turned to larger issue’s, for that I thank him!
This is where friendship becomes a bridge in your life, and you realize there are people out there that are willing to put themselves, their troubles and their joy on the line. Concern over fallout, of issue’s in our lives, of emotions that we may be struggling with, of situations that don’t make us look the best when exposed.
A garbage can is a garbage can, no matter what you choose to use it for, it holds our trash!
Friends don’t see it that way, it’s all of that, the that’s that draws one to a another, the good, the bad, the ugly and of course the joy we feel when we know we are loved, in every way, shape or form.
Wake Up…
Wake Up Call