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A Sketch A Day, Keeping Stress Away
About a year ago as I showed up for my oncology and surgical checkups and noticed my blood pressure inching it’s way higher. When we had a mandatory wellness check at work my blood pressure was extremely high and they sent me to my doctor. My ticker was good but bp wasn’t. That explained the headaches too. I’ve taken some steps to bring that bp down. I’m sure weight was sone to do with it but stress from the last three years (personally and physically) is also a major culprit. One thing I am trying to make a habit of is doing is create each day which seems to really relax me. I had participated in a…
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The Love of a Friend and Vintage Valentine Download
Hello all, As we approach a day we celebrate love on February 14th, I just want to say thank you! Thank you for the way you love me, love us, for the way you’ve supported, encouraged and moved us! Thank you for the way you have stood by us as family and friends in valleys and in peaks! Thank you for your love friend! Please see the following vintage Valentine images. Feel free to make them your own (to use for personal use). Enjoy and wishing all a day filled with love. “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our…
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Move Forward Despite Doubt
I want to take a moment to encourage you! Last year I was encouraged by a friend to participate in a fun journey called Sketchbook West. Las Laguna Gallery in Laguna Beach was hosting the event. After such a time, we wrapped up our sketchbooks and were asked to submit larger pieces inspired by our books for an exhibit. A jury would select pieces that would be housed for in the exhibit for the whole month. I submitted two pieces and they were both chosen. I actually didn’t feel extremely satisfied with the pieces and didn’t consider them the best work I had ever done, was a bit intimidated but I submitted nonetheless.…
