Category Archives: Inspiration

Places, things, & discoveries that inspire me.

Encyclopedia of Inspiration

Uppercase magazine is a great source of inspiration and ideas from editor and designer Janine Vangool. She’s been at it for years and is now publishing what she terms an Encyclopedia of Inspiration – a multi volume endeavor that will … Continue reading

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Inspiration is a noun AND a verb

I seek out inspiration all around: in nature – trees, clouds, sunshine – as well as friends, family, art, and everywhere I go. I collect images online and from magazines, ideas from tv shows and blogs, objects from nature and … Continue reading

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Serene Summer

Summer! The time for sun & water, driving around the countryside and waking up to sunlight filtered through the trees. Seeing my homeland hills and lakes does something for my brain like nothing else. I unwind. I think different thoughts. … Continue reading

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Focus

  Looking back at my first post of this year {here}, the theme of focus has stayed with me. I still need to work hard at it, but thinking of it in a positive way helps! “Focus??” I originally thought, … Continue reading

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Thinking about – Spring!

Spring is springing around here, and it’s earlier than ever. While most of the country has had a seemingly never ending winter with vortices and power outages, here in Northern CA the wisteria is almost all gone. I couldn’t believe … Continue reading

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I Love the Winter Olympics!

The Sochi Olympics have started and I’m inspired by all the athletes who make what they do look so effortless!

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What We Learned From Pete Seeger

  Every summer at the Lake, we’d sing songs around the campfire, & I remember my Dad singing with such relish ‘Goodnight Irene’ as the final sendoff, then we’d roll into bed with faces & hearts warmed from the glow … Continue reading

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