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Small Delights amidst major upheavals

Posted on May 21, 2020 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

Good Day, God! My mental maps have been buffeted over the last few months and then yesterday we got the video from our senior pastor that he was resigning due to burn out. Sigh. . . But, talking . .…

Organic Patterns and the Joy of Creating

Posted on June 13, 2015 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

If I can take delight in my odd fish, it makes it easier for me to “get” that You, God, take delight in us!

Tagged with: Art, creativity, Delight, Joy, Random Patterns
Posted in appreciation, Art, being a beginner, Being ENJOYED by God, Caring, connecting, Creating, Fun

ART BEFORE BREAKFAST

Posted on May 24, 2015 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Over focusing on products and outcomes can interfere with the JOY and TIMELESSNESS of creating.

Tagged with: Art, creating, focus, FUN, Kairos, out-of-time, re-energizing
Posted in Art, Books, connecting, Creating, Energy, JOY, Kairos

Hidden Doorways — Waiting . . .

Posted on January 14, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

In a way, God, we all live in “Gated Communities” where we live lives voluntarily constrained and limited. If we were contained by the Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule that might be one thing. But, as for me, I seem to be constrained mostly by low expectations — I like to call it sloth — but, it’s more that I lack vision as to what LIFE can be.

Tagged with: expanding, growing, Learning, opening doors, stretching
Posted in Abundant Life, Art, Becoming FRESH from God's Hand, connecting, Growth Opportunities

Permission to Color OUTSIDE the lines!

Posted on January 13, 2013 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

Sigh, I’ve harbored the illusion that I was good at coloring outside the lines. Only to find this January 1st that I have a Part that is dedicated to the goal of Make No Mistakes! How humbling! I know You delight in my Humbling Moments, God, but I dislike them!

Clothing and the Common Arts

Posted on May 18, 2012 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

There is something quite satisfying in the process of selecting and combining what we wear. It is not Fine Art. But, it is Art nevertheless. Art in its most accessible form.

Tagged with: Balance, Excess and Restraint, Shopping, The Art of Self Adornment, The Common Arts
Posted in Art, choices, daughters, decision making, family visits

Adrian Saxe at the End of the Day in LA

Posted on May 18, 2012 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

And I admire it tremendously, all the while viewing my life as “muddling through” not path forging.

Tagged with: a sense of self, Adrian Saxe, ceramics, path forging
Posted in Adventures, appreciation, Art, Creating

Steve Jobs — Icon and Inspiration

Posted on October 6, 2011 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God! A sad, sad day, God. Yesterday Steve Jobs left us and went to be with You. Has he been after You yet to “Make Your Universe More User Friendly?” Just joking, God! But, then, maybe I’m not.…

Tagged with: caring about the user, innovation, loving my iPhone, Steve Jobs, the importance of great design
Posted in Art, beauty, Communication

The Joy of Bumbling Along

Posted on September 28, 2011 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God! My Jewelry Fabrication class continues. And the Details to be Remembered are now piled up around my ears. I have observed many of the young women in the class taking notes. Smart! And, I hope, in just…