Tag: life
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Darkness Before the Dawn
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Today is the winter solstice — the shortest day of the year, with more than 14 hours of darkness. After today, the light returns. These past few months have been a struggle. There are 4,000 miles of distance between me and my husband. I am waiting for a visa while…
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Proof of Life
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As 2023 approaches, I am reflecting on the past and planning for the future. It’s my favorite part of winter: How did I grow? What do I hope for in the coming year? What is most important to me? In addition to my art journal, I primarily use three kinds…
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Life Lately
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Life has been a whirlwind these past few months: appointments, weddings, upheavals. I finished an old art journal and made a new one. Autumn is in full beautiful swing and I’m savoring every moment. If you’re interested, here’s what I’ve been reading, listening to, and watching lately: Chalk: The Arts…
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Let Me Introduce Myself
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If you’ve followed me and my art online for a while, you’ll know that I’m a self-taught artist and writer. I was creative from an early age, writing stories, building imaginary worlds, performing onstage, and drawing. In a high school art class I discovered the Altered Books Workshop, which introduced…
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Finding Peace in Stressful Times
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When life’s stress is overwhelming, I focus on the things that are right in front of me and eliminate everything extraneous.