Each of these anecdotes reminds me of a quote from a movie by the Kazdan brothers: “Some people think because they are stronger, or meaner, that they can push you around. I've seen a lot of that. But it's only true if you let it be. The world is what you make of it.”
Read MoreI guess they don’t agree with the concept of gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art): an artwork, design, or creative process where different art forms are combined to create a single cohesive whole.
Read MoreFilling my life up with the phrase "I GET to" rather than "I have to" is a game changer
Read More“I only hope we can use all of our talents and creativity towards peace and love.”
Read MoreBusiness mentors are there to help someone change their mindset and approach to business success.
Read MoreWe want somebody to help us prioritize and stay accountable to our schedule, help us get into the right frame of mind when things become difficult, and to provide the tools and experience we need to stay on task. It's like having both a guide and a cheerleader because doing that on our own can be exhausting.
Read MorePeter Temple wrote, "Make something, look at it, and be happy."
Read MoreSetting healthy boundaries is often seen as “picking quarrels and provoking troubles”, as I was recently reminded during a family disagreement.
Read MoreI kept looking to others to define me for me. And they did define me - but for themselves: in their image of me, or the image of who I should be, or of who they would want to be if they were doing what I was doing.
Read MoreMaking art is a lot of work. It takes skill, often specialized, and concentrated labor. To make good art requires intelligence and often education.
Read MorePlease don't touch the artwork. Please don't touch the quilts.
Read MoreWhen I was teaching, each semester on the first day when I introduced the syllabus I told my students I had one classroom rule: Be Respectful.
Read MoreI think it is that quilting has traditionally been in the women's domain that gives some people the idea it is of little value.
Read MoreTo set right the past, we must create a different future.
Read MoreToday I celebrate my creative hands.
Read MoreDecades later I became an artist and found the perfect groove had been waiting for me all along.
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