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  • Writing Scraps

    I mentioned last week in Reconnecting, that I found some old artwork as I had to pull them out of our basement since we are renovating.  This week, I had reason to declutter areas of my bedroom.  I have areas where I tend to keep my special things tucked away. …

  • Reconnecting

    We are finally working on our basement renovation and I have uncovered some art work from my college days and my youth, that I had forgotten about.  You will see a few in my Instagram posts and in my Instagram story today is a self portrait created by my 5…

  • Wonderful Day

    A co-worker was passing my desk to get a bite to eat in the 10 minutes before his next appointment.  While walking by he asked, “how’s your day going, Devon?” “Really good,” I responded in such a way he knew I really meant it.  He seemed surprised, “oh that’s excellent,…

  • Relief

    Since having started posting my work multiple times per week, earlier this year, one of the strongest feelings is a sense of relief.  Sharing my work and this writing weekly, means people know that I enjoy art work now and what my goals are.  It always felt like a hidden…

  • Life’s work

    I watched a TED talk yesterday with Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love.  She discusses people who pursue creative work.  People question those who choose creativity and assume they are going to live a doomed existence.  Contrary to those who pursue academic careers which are more respected.  She had…