Party invite for politician.

Someone hired me to create a politician themed birthday party invite...

Happy last day of July!

Daily Gratitude: I am so grateful for two squeaky clean dogs today!

Never regret your age.

A girl in my class has an identical twin sister. She adores her sister. It's very sweet and frankly I'm a little envious. She told me her sister talks about dying at a young age. She doesn't know my story. I'm going to tell her tonight and maybe her sister will stop using powerful words that may lead her to a shorter life. We have to watch what we say... our bodies are listening!

Daily Gratitude: I am so grateful for a great check up with the ENT doctor today and for the ability to start a new class tonight! Yippee!

Gratitude.

I am back.

During my 3 day stay in the hospital that turned into 6 VERY long days, I learned to be even more grateful. I quickly forgot about the silly little things that rob our lives of quality, the things that keep us so busy that we swiftly forget to notice tiny details about life.

I went into the hospital with a whopping dose of pain. I was beside myself. Thankfully, after surgery, I came out with a small amount of pain I can easily live with. Better yet, it will subside and eventually go away.

Yes. I am grateful.

Daily gratitude: I am so grateful for health and the time to ease back into a rich full life that I love so dearly. I am grateful to be back.

Fabulous places.

What kind of fabulous places do you need an armband for? • Concerts • Beer gardens • Water slides

Sadly, my fun place is the hospital. Quick and unexpected surgery that keeps me away until about Wednesday. No worries... I'll be back. In the meantime, go enjoy your summer! Thanks for stopping by!

Daily Gratitude: I am so grateful for health, knowledgeable medical care, and my eleven year old boy who isn't afraid to see his ol' mama in the hospital.

green, green grass.

Where have you been watering?

Daily Gratitude: I am so grateful to be on the mend.

Trying so hard.

Things to ponder...

What if we just let go and trusted the process?

Daily Gratitude: I am so grateful for crazy, kooky neighbors who remind me everyday that the world is kind and friendly... maybe just not on my street. Crazy comes in many different forms.

Fun and new.

Some fun new things I've been working on...

I think I'm going to have to make one for my son even though he is now eleven!

Daily Gratitude: I am so grateful for new lessons to be learned every single day.

Birdie says...

I am.

Speak your truth.

Say what's on your mind but alway speak your truth... it's just easier that way! Plus it's more authentic. This is for one specific person who has strewn a rather large web of lies lately.

Daily Gratitude: I am so grateful for an eleven year old boy who is rather fond of his mama these past few days!

Consider your blessings.

we are much more blessed than we realize at times...

Yesterday I thought there was something fabulous about to happen. Still waitin'.

Daily Gratitude: I am so grateful for a good friend to take my son to the beach so he didn't have to stay home and take care of his ol' mom.

Life... something great.

Despite a heat wave about to hit the southwest, despite a father forgetting about his little girls, despite distant friends, overwhelming work, and allergies... something really great is about to happen! I can feel it! 

How about you? Can you feel it?

Daily Gratitude: I am so grateful for the hills and valley in life!

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Birthday America!

Daily Gratitude: I am so grateful to live where I live.

Comfort Zone.

Have you ever been in a time in your life when things were stagnant, maybe even a little boring? If you ever have or if you encounter that feeling anytime soon, remember to scoot on over to the edge. Do something that scares you. Even if it's little... and then watch what happens.

Here are a few samples of logos and graphic design I've created over the last few years.

Daily Gratitude: I am so grateful for living far out of what I'd call comfort right now. I am also grateful for brunch on a Tuesday with my dear friend Barron & The Kid, eating pineapple upside down pancakes!

It's what summer's all about

Summertime fun...

Summertime backgrounds...

 Summertime experiments...

Summertime news! Last but not least ... Otis the Tortoise has been turned over to a VERY good home. He eats veggie buffets all day long and hangs out with his pal Mr Bean, the bearded dragon. Never knew Otis could be such a social creature! I can't tell you how his happy little face makes me so happy too!

Daily Gratitude: I am so grateful for the time and ability to get so much done!