What I’ve learned after 10 weeks off social media
The first 8 weeks off social media turned out to be pretty easy. I had behind the scenes type of work to be done, I was sick for a few weeks as well. I was able to pull away from engaging with people during those weeks without much trouble. The last few weeks life has…
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Comforting the dying – gifts and lessons
Through the years I’ve shared bits about my Grandpa Franklin. He was a medic during WWII, a sports fanatic, a junior high counselor, a teacher, and a story teller. He’s been there for all of my 42 years. I never imagined the gift I’d be given of being able to honor him during his transition…
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The surprising superpower that comes while grieving
In the depths of that hardest part of deep grief, there is also a grieving superpower that often reveals itself. I was talking with a friend last month as the one year anniversary of her husband’s passing was approaching, “Noelle, I feel like I’m in a freaking movie, like it can’t be real. All the…
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4 weeks away from social media –
I’m nearing 4 weeks off of social media – scroll below for a couple journal entries from these past weeks: -January 13th, 2020 – Life- I’m almost at the 2 week mark away from social media. Truthfully it’s taking a whole lotta discipline to get on this computer and write down my feelings, observations and…
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What I’ve learned about surviving the holidays after losing a parent
I had another article published this past week, add it to the list of topics I wish I knew nothing about: surviving the holidays after losing a parent. It’s been almost 11 years and yet I’m feeling a bit like a 41 year old orphan during the holidays still. Even with a husband, kids, siblings,…
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Third eye chakra – intuition, breath, art
The third eye chakra (also known as the Brow Chakra) This I admit is the most intriguing chakra for me. Ever since I was little and I saw people from India with the red dot between their eyes it made me curious. I now know that these Bindis are worn by women of many religions in…
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Behind the scenes of how we homeschool
I get asked about homeschooling often. We are starting our 4th year of homeschooling our youngest. (Our oldest graduated public high school this past spring and is now in college). Aspen is technically starting 3rd grade this year. For those of you who’ve wondered or are thinking of ever homeschooling… Here is how I’ve figured…
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10 ways to make money as an artist or creative
Last week I shared all about how to jump from your 9-5 into your creative business. You can read all about there here. Today I’m sharing 10 money making ideas specifically for artists and creatives. I believe the world is a better place when we get to share out gifts with the world…
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So you want to go for your dreams, but how… really?
Tonight I was asked the question, “How did you get the courage to drop the things(like a draining 9-5), and pursue your passion? How did you know you wouldnt fail? Mostly….how do you stay motivated when/if the future seems unclear??” My answer is creative specific but I think it can help others as well. Feel…
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Mr. Rogers portrait done in colored pencils
I poured my heart into this new portrait of Mr. Rogers, this one took me around 12-14 hours. The portrait is a little larger than my other colored pencil portraits (around 11″x14″). I love being able to capture more detail in these larger sizes than I can in the smaller 5″x7″ size. I made this…
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