Wow, thank you very much.

As for how… well, just my inspiration and the fact that I seem to have been blessed by an ever-constant muse, lol. Much practice. The ingrained tendencies of being a perfectionist, though curse at times several friends who are artists and who I have watched for many years, picking up pointers along the way and of course the love and support of those people in my life. Also, here on xanga. It is interesting how through this screen, I have found quite a lovely group of people, artists and writers alike.

As for that excerpt above, yes. God, that is one of the best things I’ve read in a while. So true. It takes so much time and so much energy to keep up that façade of “strong & unbreakable” when that energy could be used to truly, gain strength through letting go of the things which keep that weakness around. Though easier said than done, still…wonderful advice.

Thank you for stopping in and hope that you will again in the future.

Much love to you and yours…

D.

Thank you. You really have no idea how much that means to me. It is people like yourself, and those of my readers who truly inspire and keep my muse in action , without a doubt. Sure, my art is done as self expression… however, it is not a selfish art. I enjoy very much sharing it with others. I love the fact that my photography is appreciated and has the ability to inspire others. I always say, I am a direct reflection of the beauty which surrounds me… I take nothing for granted.

And you had ask if I sell my work… this is in progress. I have my own website, but it is in progress at this time. When it is up and running for business I shall certainly be posting a link. I am extremely excited about that.

Just in reading your post below, I could also not agree with you more. This world has become so selfish. More or less, the country. Yes, I am thankful that I live here for many reasons, however everything is so mainstream and so fast paced. It is all for the $$$ and less for the which disturbs me on so many levels. I do wish that people could open their eyes just a bit more and learn to breath and live and appreciate the small things, as they are the most important.

Much love your way. And very glad we crossed paths.

D.

Hey,  I'm not sure you do the e-mail thing anymore.  I've sent one a while ago.  But, in any event, i don't mind hearing from you.  It doesn't hurt me at all.   I'm sorry I haven't gotten here to write.  But I do visit when I get onto Xanga. 

 I ran into Gloria at Mjyers when we were at my mother's.  I had Nicole and Karen with me.  In looking at Crystal's Xanga site, you and Gloria look alike assuming I was looking at the right person.

Anyways, hope you, Lupe and the kids are well.

Love, Heather

Hi Judi--I think cell phones are wonderful-sometimes but good lord--its not part of your body--LOL--Your Mother must have died very young--thats real sad. My Mother is 85 and some days I could pinch her head off,,, but most days I'm glad shes here.I like to read your writing ,as I do Matthews-you both write things that make me thing long and hard. enjoy your week end.

This is so well written, I've already passed it on to a few friends.

We need to find a time for us, you me nate and lupe to go out.

I miss that so much.

 love ya,

 *~matt~*

again...in the next room.