Amazing Young Man

About 4 years ago I needed a student to fill a spot in a on-site drawing competition.  I was desperate because we were at the beginning of building our upper school art program.  I went through all my students and most were already in the contest or they couldn’t come.  So I reached outside of my classes and found someone.  He was such a well-mannered young man and so shy.  He hardly even looked up me when I talked with...

Pushing Through the Pain

Well todays project didn’t get done, my head was in it but my body said enough you need rest. Have you ever had so much pain that you just wanted to give up. Pain comes in many forms and seasons of our lives and we all have felt it in some form or another. I have felt the pain of disappointment, death and illness. It never gets easier but if you let it, it will make you stronger. Pushing through...

Sharing Shopping Secrets

I love to find those little shops that are in my area to shop at.  Once I find a favorite you will find me shopping and looking for those special decorating items on a regular basis.  This past week I found myself in the Rockwall Texas I’m sure I’ve been there at least 5 times in two weeks.  It’s a big city  but has a small town feel around the square with shops and restaurants to fit anyones taste and...