Just a Smile

Is there anything better than the feel and sound of laughter?

Whether it is between the ones you love or just a smile 
from a passing stranger...

It can make all the difference in a day :)

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Collage of Life

There is nothing worse than being homesick, 
especially the kind that reaches right in and sits heavy on your heart. 
I found the best way to 'let it all out' was to create a painting that represented 
everything I felt at the time. I discovered many things about myself 
and thru the months it took to create the painting I slowly felt at ease 
and found comfort. The images and words are 'home'. 
 It has been several years since I created it and to this day 
it still brings a smile every time I see it. The driving force are the words 
in the center of the painting.. 'Shape the thought that stirs within.' 
I called the painting 'Collage of Life'. 
It seemed a natural for the name of this blog as well. 
It has become another outlet for me to shape the thoughts that stir within.

painting~ me