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  • Name

    Stranger: “Devon is a very unusual name.” Me: “Thank you!” I guess he wasn’t actually paying me a compliment.  It was an observation.  Which my reply alone should tell you how I feel about my name.  Assuming compliment, responding with sincere enthusiasm. I have loved growing up with my name. …

  • Life Experience

    Growing up with a dad that is a carpenter, I found that you know you are a carpenter’s daughter when: -you know the difference between concrete and cement -you know the difference between ‘level’ and ‘plumb’ -you notice trim work and architectural details and features on buildings -you notice shoddy…

  • Personal Legend

    My husband Jay says I am much easier to be around since I started painting again.  He is my best friend and said this to me in a completely teasing way.  I was in art school when I met him and I know it is because I am making sure…

  • Communicate

    This quote couldn’t be more true for me.  I love to communicate with people.  I love to meet people, hear their stories and learn about them.  I want to share parts of myself too but I do hold back a lot. I follow people on Instagram who share little tidbits…

  • 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. …