Birthday Wishes to Jossie!

Well typical me, late to the party!!

It took me a while to find my party hat and my raven's party hat so we could throw a big bash for our dear friend Joss, aka Soulbrush!

She has been my true blogger friend longer than anyone else I believe. We've laughed and cried and shared private things through letters and over the phone.

She brightens my days with her sweet smile, her colorful and vibrant art and her warm heart.

Happiest of birthdays to you my dear friend. I know we'll meet one day! Love you lots! xoxo

Thankful Thursday: Inch by inch

Well, my dear friend Soulbrush did it again. I swear she tunes into me and knows when I need a little help getting my chin off the floor. Here's a card I got from her this week, and inside it was this wonderful ATC with well wishes written on the back as well as all of these 'inchies' with their own small messages. The whole presentation made me smile! Thanks Soulbrush.

We'll always have that special connection!

It could very well be that Brian and I will be able to stay in this house if we can keep things workable for all parties involved. I just hope the day comes soon when I feel like myself again and not like someone who's been abducted by aliens. I think I'm having one huge out of body (and mind) experience!

Care to join me?

Thankful Thursday: Blessed Again

Well, my dear blogger friend, Soulbrush from London struck again!

This time she sent me two of her original African paintings as well as three original African inspired ATC's. I had no idea she was going to do this!

When I get to my new home in a couple of months I'm going to put these in a place of honor. So many of you have sent me lovely pieces of art. I hope I can find wall space to show them all off!

Thanks so much SB. You're the best!

Happy Thursday everyone. May your blessings be many. I know mine are ;)

An Award from Soulbrush

I'm not sure how many awards my friend Soulbrush has given me this past year, but I do know I'm grateful for every one of them, deserving or not. Thank you dear friend, I'm honored ( and blushing ) again.

I don't often play by the rules. I may pass it on to fewer or more people than required, but lately what I like to do is just post it here for the taking because I value all of you and the time you take to stop by. Some of you leave comments, others just pass through quietly. For both, I'm grateful.

I'm always surprised when people say my words or images move them. Primarily self-taught, I draw and paint what I feel. The same goes for the words I put down. I may not be eloquent, but I say it the best way I know how~from my heart. I don't think I'm a good writer, but I feel I'm a good story teller and one who speaks her truths and experiences. I love sharing them, especially if my art and words can help in some small way.

So please, all of you take this award. I know you blog because you have something to say and share with others, so for that you can claim this award and pass it on as you see fit.

Thanks for stopping by and giving me a reason to share what I draw, paint and write...from my heart.

If you do choose to pass this award along, please see the rules posted on Soulbrushes blog.

And please stop by Scholastic Scribe to see the long list of winners, and don't forget to add your name!