A...muse

Loss

boogiechicks — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:36:16 +0000

How do you cope with loss?

Positive vs. Negative Spirit

boogiechicks — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:20:03 +0000

Do you think people are born with a positive or negative spirit (or something in between), or do you think that it is nurtured? Or, a combination of both?

I know that my spirit has been much more negative since I have not had my computer (ha ha).

Mandala-Tree Rot

boogiechicks — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:56:46 +0000

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Found this fabulous piece of tree rot while on a walk with a friend. Tried to capture the essence of the shapes.

Inspiration

boogiechicks — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:51:29 +0000

Spent a weekend with women friends…went to a contemporary quilt show (all quilts were by women)…wondering on the need to be with women, as my household is filled with men.

What are your thoughts….?

Mandala Project

boogiechicks — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:29:46 +0000

We are now halfway through our mandala creativity project. It has been a terrific outlet for me and has (gently) forced me to express myself visually, which is an area in which I am uncomfortable. I restricted myself throughout my life with visual arts—thinking that things had to be realistic, or have discernible meaning. Sometimes, a circle can just be a circle—meaning be damned. Letting my markers and paints flow without thinking have produced mandalas that are most visually appealling to me. Overthinking art ruins it for me.

A. . mused. . . .

boogiechicks — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:01:48 +0000

. . . by my absence? I thought not. My apologies.

We are now one-third of the way through the mandala creativity project. I am loving this experience. I am allowing the spirit of creativity to flow without overthinking things—which I think is the entire point. Thank you for sharing the idea!! I am away from a scanner, but will include my favorites for your viewing pleasure (or displeasure) when I return.

Yoooo Hooooo

boogiechicks — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:02:30 +0000

These yodelers are calling out to YOOOOOOUUUUUU! Yodel ay heee whooooooo!

Dream of Sea Turtle

boogiechicks — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:08:44 +0000

Mandala 6-last night I dreamed of a sea turtle. I have created the belly of the turtle for my mandala #6… 30 Days of Creativity

Thirty Mandalas

boogiechicks — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:52:16 +0000

My blog partner has decided to create a mandala a day for 30 days. Never one to run from a great idea, I will join her! Here is my first. And boy, does it reflect my mood!

We have been tagged. . .

boogiechicks — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:11:00 +0000

. . . . by one of our own! www.organicsyes.wordpress.com

Join the fun!

1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.

2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.

3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blog.

4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Here goes:

1. I am freakishly strong.

2. I have a large working vocabulary.

3. Jimmy Carter kissed me.

4. I can beat most women in a leg wrestling contest.

5. I believe almost anything can get better with deep breathing, a cup of tea, and a friend to listen.

6. I want to spend my life as a teacher, coach, mother, wife, and friend.

7. I borrow WAY too much trouble.