I made a calendar of all of the art from July 2022 to June 2023 in a new 2024 calendar for your use! It’s free! If you do use it, let me know what would make it better!
The pdf file is on my Patreon, and I have one version that is original size, and one version to fit 11’x8.5″.
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And now a New Years Haiku
“2024”
The wind sagely blows
We float into the new year
Humanness sparkling
I am desperate for some joyful times this month. I wanted to infuse this month’s art with playfulness, mirth, and of course some holiday dance jams! I put the art on my own computer every month, and this has just brightened my day. I smile when my screen pops up.
I will be putting together a calendar to share that has the art from past months like I did last year.
Sankta Lucia Fest is coming up and I am so happy to play the violin with the angelic voices singing in Swedish.
Do you make resolutions for the new year?
I tried making them when I was little and it didn’t really work out for me. The biggest things I do these days is look back a little, make any amends needed, and try to plan where I’m headed.
May the rest of 2023 be a time of peace and joy. May the new year usher in fresh air and love. Most of all, hug your loved ones, and tell them how you feel. Don’t waste any opportunities.
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I can’t believe it’s November already. August, September and October flew by so fast. This month, I am focused on finding my peace, finding ways to share my love with others, and to resume my practice of finding daily gratitude and successes. Centering ourselves, while living in such a chaotic world, is important to our vitality.
What are you thankful for? What are some of your daily successes?
I noticed there was a huge improvement in my depression when I made a daily list of 3 things I’m grateful for. Recently, after being asked to consider our successes, it broadened the 3 dimensional view of my life. This gave me space to celebrate, dream, and try some new things!
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August is my birthday month! It’s also the last month of our summer. Technically September is still summer but the weather cools a bit, and school starts again. I am determined to enjoy every day of August to its fullest! A few years ago, we went to a sunflower field for my birthday, and I’m thinking that might be a nice treat again. I hurt my shoulder recently, and am still waiting for a doctor to evaluate it. Despite this setback, I am enjoying life.
I will make a post soon about the Queer Craft Fair that took place.
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What do you call a parrot that doesn’t eat? A polynomeal.
July 25th was the 10th anniversary of my father’s passing. It seems like yesterday that we spent a month with him in the hospital – 2 weeks getting his diagnosis, 2 weeks watching him die. It was both the best of times and the worst of times. I am so grateful that I was able to spend so much time there. I brought in my violin and my piano, and played my little heart out. Dad would grimace when I played a sour note. He was truly one of the most amazing musicians that I’ve ever met, and I was so lucky to have him for my father.
Consequently, I have punny dad jokes on my mind.
School is going well, but overtaking almost every waking thought. Then I take a break and make art. I’ll make a post soon with some pictures of things that I’ve been creating.
What’s the difference between one parrot and two? One parrot can’t carry a coconut, but toucan.
Heehee.
I finally had the great pleasure of seeing Toad the Wet Sprocket perform live and it was a wonderful magical concert. I highly recommend seeing them in concert. I also quite enjoyed the opener, Marcy Playground. I’m a new fan! I especially loved listening to MP’s drummer, Shlomi Lavie. He is so good. I could feel the base drum in my heart, like a lifeline thrown to me straight from God. Those healing vibrations are so good.
Some of our seedlings didn’t make it, but we’re also on garden duties. It is a joy to get my hands in the dirt, and watch the plants grow slowly. I can’t wait to show everyone pictures!
What are you doing for July?
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June has arrived at an alarming speed. I’m looking forward to the warmer weather, flowers blooming, and Pride month. Planting vegetables. Relaxing and playing with my dog, Biscuit. Hanging out with friends. Finally seeing Toad the Wet Sprocket! I’m very excited.
What are you excited about for June?
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I found this Good Housekeeping article about things to give up for Lent and had my own idea. Instead of avoiding something, I’ll embrace myself and open up my heart. Radical acceptance and radical growth. Here’s days twenty one through forty – click the day to go to Medium.
Day 21 – Alcohol
Day 22 – Donating 3 things each day
Day 23 – Meat
Day 24 – Your phone after 8 PM
Day 25 – A half hour of sleep
Day 26 – Your favorite junk food
Day 27 – Write one letter of gratitude each day
Day 28 – Frivolous spending
Day 29 – Swearing
Day 30 – Buying Lunch
Day 31 – Mindless snacking
Day 32 – Negativity
Day 33 – Bottled Water
Day 34 – Food Delivery
Day 35 – Instagram, Snapchat, & TikTok
Day 36 – Instagram Filters
Day 37 – Makeup
Day 38 – Soda
Day 39 – Jelly Beans
Day 40 – Peeps
This one is just so darned cheerful that I think it’s my favorite piece I’ve made. I’m starting to work on different color schemes per month, maybe. I did an orange one last November. Blue is coming up for June!
I am looking forward to May. Anxiety and depression have been chasing me for the past year or so. In good 12step fashion, I decided to put all of that into the hands of my Higher Power, and find my joy. It is not fair to myself to keep doing things that aren’t working. I’m not running away, but I’m not going to my own peace slip away either. Some hard life lessons, but really important.
Spring typically means Spring Cleaning, so that process is underway as well. We recently got Greenlight fiber-optic Internet, which is so exciting. My mom and I have had the same phone number since we moved to this house in 1979. (With the exception of having to change area codes when our area needed expansion.) It is sad to let it go, but also freeing, in the spirit of Spring and fresh starts.
What are you looking forward to in May?
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“April Showers” and Easter signs were on my mind when I created this one. All about the pastels and neons. And lots of rabbits. Rabbits everywhere.
We’ve had uncharacteristically warm days in the 70s and 80s F. The magnolias have already bloomed, and now it’s back in the 40s. Seeds are starting to sprout, and the dog has Spring fever and is ready for days of napping in the sun.
What do you like best about April?
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Coriander in the Spice Rack 