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This blog is my daily journal, created in an altered book through mixed media art techniques including collage, paint, print, drawing, etc. Updated daily.

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  • looking outward and beyond... on Nov 24, 2009 in journal darfur collage

    As Thanksgiving approaches here in the United States, I think about the many advantages I have, just by living here. I am fortunate in that I live in a beautiful home, eat well, and know that I can go out alone, doing so in relative safety. There...

  • on Nov 24, 2009 in journal darfur collage

    As Thanksgiving approaches here in the United States, I think about the many advantages I have, just by living here. I am fortunate in that I live in a beautiful home, eat well, and know that I can go out alone, doing so in relative safety. There...

  • this and that on Nov 19, 2009 in blog awards announcements fun blogs

    I thought I'd update you on the postcard art benefit I did for Silvermine Guild, which you can reread here. The first two postcards shown on that link were sold, but six others were returned to me, and have found a place in my home! I joined the fo...

  • November 14-15 on Nov 16, 2009 in journal altered book acrylic paint stitching

    click on images for closer view___________...

  • Friday the 13th on Nov 13, 2009 in cancer diagnosis

    This is an image from an old journal, but seems fitting...The news I received today wasn't what I hoped for,but could certainly be whole lot worse.I am very fortunate that my doctor ordered an ultrasoundto go along with my mammogram, because had I re...

  • November 12 on Nov 12, 2009 in journal altered book acrylic paint biopsy

    click on images for closer view I finished these pages just before I left to have my biopsy today.I will get results tomorrow,along with word about hand surgery.Until then I'm keeping good thoughts,and know you all are as well,so thank you!

  • at home on Nov 9, 2009 in inspiration back yard

    "It never occurred to me to leave home to make art."~ Sally MannThe quote above comes from a dvd that Lynne Hoppe lent me a few months ago titled What Remains: The Life and Work of Sally Mann. (here's a clip where these words are spoken)That phrase s...