Horse Madness
Tara Choate This is one of my favorite times of year for many reasons, not the least of which is that it is Triple Crown season. It’s like March Madness, except with…
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Pours, Pollock, & Painting (I need a maid now)
I am taking a break from painting class for the summer for a variety of reasons, mostly having to do with my current stress levels. As part of this bargain…
Rest?
Each year I have vague ideas of making a New Year’s resolution to have complete rest one day a week. My basic thought is to have a day where I…
Right place
It’s been a busy day, full of my usual Saturday things. I went to the Farmer’s Market, an art class with Patricia Schmidt, dropped off a piece of art at…
The only constant is change
TGIF. The last couple of weeks have really taken it out of me. First, there is my new lifestyle; while I am already seeing changes and improvements such as better…
I’m not weighing my soul
Today is weigh-in day. Last week I lost a good chunk of weight for my first weigh-in, and that has helped make this week easier—that and not having a caffeine…
Adaptation
So today I went to the Sound Equine Option’s Ride to Provide Horse Show as a vendor for my art. My goal was to do a dry run of my…
Attraction
Today, after work, I made my way across the river to the Oregon Convention Center to view the Gathering of the Guilds. This huge event encompasses the Oregon Potters Association…
Apparently I can’t K.I.S.S.
Last evening I began a marathon framing session. My $200+ order for frames and mats came in and I set up the living room… and dining room… and kitchen… to…