Monthly Archives: December 2007

Not the same old resolutions

This time of year is always exciting to me. Like a yard full of fresh, untrodden snow, the year lays before me pristine and full of promise. So I get out my thinking cap and start in on my goals for the new year. I heard someone offer an alternative to resolutions that really resonated with me. Instead of losing weight, saving money or other typical task-oriented resolutions, why not try a new angle. Decide … read on, my friend…

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Merry Christmas!

To all my online and IRL friends Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful Christmas and a very very happy New year! I pray your home will be filled with love and laughter and the Spirit of Christmas. May your new year be filled with God’s abundant blessings and the joy of serving the living God.

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Let the voting begin

Believe it or not, I was nominated in the controversial but fun HSB blog awards. There are two I’m up for (best encourager and best curriculum/business).  I don’t see myself winning against the stiff competition, but it’s fun to be nominated all the same. Check out the categories by clicking the logo below: And while you are there, make sure to vote for Dana of Principled Discovery (“Live what you believe” and “Current events”) and Renae of Life … read on, my friend…

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Some of my fave art sites

Don’t you just love window shopping? I love to visit the sites of other artists and craftspeople. It’s inspiring, challenging and refreshing to my artistic sensibilities. Here are some places I like to go: Priscilla Foster Handmade Books Diana Trout Lynne Perella One Girl–(I admit I have Web site envy!) Dreaming Mind Handmade Books Sally Jean Jennifer Black Oh my goodness I could go on and on. Feel free to leave a comment with your … read on, my friend…

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More handmade goodness for your shopping enjoyment

This year for Christmas gift-giving many people are trying to stop the commercialism and go handmade. Giving a gift made by hand doesn’t mean you have to make it with your own hands. Feel free to patronize artists and craftspeople and enjoy more of your precious holiday time, knowing you are helping artists and avoiding the commercialism trap. I have added 5 new books to my Etsy store. Blank books make terrific gifts for almost anyone on your … read on, my friend…

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