The discussion this week from Love Art, Happy Life is on being an artist and having confidence in yourself as an artist. I feel like this is applicable to much more than art though, but since this has turned...
The last weekend in April holds special appeal for me as I have come to enjoy attending the Athens Art Festival. This started a few years back when A.D. was first doing art shows and I accompanied him for all...
That starts off with a bit of a preachy tone, doesn’t it? Well, be assured that I am not prepared or inclined to judge. I am prepared to focus on the identification of personal values and how knowing...
This week’s inspiration on Love Art, Happy Life comes from the short-lived artist Egon Schiele. I love the way the guest instructor, Roxanne Coble, gives some context to Schiele and his work through...
Thursdays are tough for me at work and the first Thursday of each month means that in addition to the regular craziness, I also have to stay after for a late meeting. This past Thursday, however, marked the...
The newest beautification to my life comes in the form of a gratin dish. I know, bizarre. Every year we host Thanksgiving dinner and every year I make an Onion Gratin. It is a rich and beautiful dish, but...
I know, it seems like a crappy present to give a Cleaning Calendar, but it’s really the gift of reduced anxiety! It may seem silly, but I find that I am more relaxed, calm and confident when my house is...
Today is a sad day for me. Several months ago, I happened upon the HP Lovecraft Literary Podcast and have been hooked ever since. I loved the fact that all of my favorite stories were read, dissected and...