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Creativity on any level – be it observation, thought, or action – can positively affect our lives. If some of you never had a creative outlet or let one slip away without regret, you might not understand the importance of finding time to think and act creatively. For others, including myself, we sometimes need a […]

A year has passed since I had a conversation with a colleague about people being let go at work because of the economy.  The subject came up because I heard a rumor that she was on the list.  I boldly proclaimed, “That’s impossible, you are too valuable.”  Her reply surprised me as she said, “Everyone […]

Recently I put a photo of one of my quilts on my Facebook Page, using this quote from my book: “We cannot communicate all the creative ability within us through one story, poem, song, painting, dance, craft, quilt… It will take many expressions, according to the pattern God set; it’s also encouraging to know our […]

Have you ever seen beauty awakened by the storm? Spring arrived later than normal to Western New York.  Though it’s the middle of May, there are still trees with no leaves and others are just starting to bud.  Even the trees that sport their leaves early are small and tender. The sky is dark.  The […]

Though a drawing consists of lines, lines can only tell part of the story. The steady hand of an experienced artist taught me this lesson while watching him sketch a young woman. He quickly outlined the face, adding each feature with such ease, every line precise. It took only a few moments to capture the […]

I recently read in Genesis 5 how Enoch walked with God, which led me to Hebrews 11 where it says, “Enoch had this testimony, that he pleased God.”  What a fantastic progression: from walking with to pleasing to having a testimony – his reputation followed after him.  He daily spent quality time with God, causing […]