Current six-word novel: Act as if a writer be.
Today’s word of advice: Live life in the present tense.
Favorite words spoken right now: The purr-talk of my boy-cat.
Word of the day: Breathe.
what • not (noun) [hwót nòt]
My head is full of dreams, schemes and whatnot –the possibilities are endless.
Born(inspired by Ernest Hemmingway’s shortest of short stories … and Oprah).
*photo of a painted advertisement on the wall of a building in Jackson, WY.
While walking through Target one shopping trip, I spot this vinyl lettering art on display. I’ve always admired the wall words of museum exhibits –interesting bits of information printed cleanly on the paint. And now, I see an affordable version of this art for us consumers.
What a spark of creative energy!
I start thinking about a series of printed word craft projects. During my gig covering the children’s product industry I’ve written blurbs about WallCandy Arts –removable wall decals for kids’ rooms- and go searching for an adult version of the same e-tailer. Enter Wall Words. Here, you can choose your poison, customize your message … create something. I start to visualize some of my favorite inspirational quotes and go from there.
Special Note: Ramona in the Pines is the name given to our Northwest abode. Built in the same year as Casa Ramona, our long-time Southern California home, this house is so reminiscent of my beloved sanctuary, it’s named in its honor. Translated into Spanish, French and Italian, I fit the pieces together in a couple of hours.
lus·ter [luhs-ter] noun
– the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen or gloss: the luster of satin.
– radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance; radiance.
– radiance of beauty, excellence, merit, distinction or glory: achievements that add luster to one’s name.
We talk about “luster” during a recent yoga class. “Now, there’s a word I haven’t heard in quite some time,” I say out loud at the time. And it’s been on my mind ever since.
Every time I look at the picture above, I see the little girl’s luster; it’s just something about her joy that makes me smile.
I wish for you to see the luster of today. The present moment … Or in yourself.
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