As many eight-year-olds do, I announced I would be an artist when I grew up. I smile thinking of all the hours I spent trying to sketch the perfect zebra. Let's just say a lack of formal training didn't dampen my enthusiasm!
As an adult I've spent time here and there sketching and making crafts, but I find myself missing the routine of regular art time. It became the perfect resolution for February. A chance find at the library, The Sketchbook Challenge by Sue Bleiweiss, gave me some great ideas. In fact, my youngest eagerly agreed to join me. Every weeknight we spend a minimum of fifteen minutes adding to our sketchbooks.
It's fun!
Here are some tips on keeping a sketch journal:
Do you love to draw? Is there a hobby calling you to devote regular time to it? What can you do to make that happen?
Have a lovely weekend!!
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Showing posts with label vlogs. Show all posts
Friday, February 1, 2013
Friday, October 5, 2012
Surviving October of an Election Year with Jill Kemerer
I love being an American. I think it totally rocks that I get to vote! We live in a society where the barriers have come down--it doesn't matter what gender or race you are--as an American citizen (with some restrictions), you can vote. What a blessing!!
But with this voting ability comes relentless advertising, political maneuvering, and personal rants about why one party is better than the other. For years, I've been a firm believer that when it comes down to it, most Americans want the same things--safety, freedom, and security to name a few--we just have different ideas on how to achieve those things.
With that spirit, I've become more careful about how I share my views. I would never want people who don't share my political ideas to feel attacked or belittled by me. Too often, politics become weapons to hurt or shame others--or worse, to make us feel superior.
October of an election year ratchets up tensions. I'm here to help!
If you're struggling to tune out the meaningless chatter, here are my strategies on how to survive October of an election year!
Do you have any tips on how to survive the final month before a major election?
Please, no personal politics in the comments. Let's respect each other by keeping it neutral. Thank you!
Have a wonderful weekend!
But with this voting ability comes relentless advertising, political maneuvering, and personal rants about why one party is better than the other. For years, I've been a firm believer that when it comes down to it, most Americans want the same things--safety, freedom, and security to name a few--we just have different ideas on how to achieve those things.
With that spirit, I've become more careful about how I share my views. I would never want people who don't share my political ideas to feel attacked or belittled by me. Too often, politics become weapons to hurt or shame others--or worse, to make us feel superior.
October of an election year ratchets up tensions. I'm here to help!
If you're struggling to tune out the meaningless chatter, here are my strategies on how to survive October of an election year!
Do you have any tips on how to survive the final month before a major election?
Please, no personal politics in the comments. Let's respect each other by keeping it neutral. Thank you!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Monday, February 20, 2012
WSG 2: The Art of Not Writing
Writer's Survival Guide 2: The Art of Not Writing
Have you ever opened your work-in-progress and had no idea what to write next? (Yeah, I know, every day, right? Ha!) Well, this happens to me too. Inspired by the fabulous Jessica R. Patch who generously shared her vlogging tips, I decided to help you make the most of your "not" writing session, vloggy style.
Here's how I procrastinate.
If you have your own special style of avoiding writing, please share! I love to hear how you procrastinate!
Enjoy your Monday!
Have you ever opened your work-in-progress and had no idea what to write next? (Yeah, I know, every day, right? Ha!) Well, this happens to me too. Inspired by the fabulous Jessica R. Patch who generously shared her vlogging tips, I decided to help you make the most of your "not" writing session, vloggy style.
Here's how I procrastinate.
If you have your own special style of avoiding writing, please share! I love to hear how you procrastinate!
Enjoy your Monday!
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