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Category Archives: Art
The Trifecta Storm of Change! Tornadoes, Hurricanes, & Earthquakes…Oh My!
Change comes in a variety of ways. Sometimes it blows through your life like a tornado, twisting, turning, and spinning things all around. Dictionary: tornado |tôrˈnādō|noun … Continue reading
Posted in An Ignited Heart: LOVE, An Ignited Heart: Times of Trial, Art, Elida's art, Elida's thoughts on faith, Giving Back, Uncategorized
Tagged art, change, faithfulness, God, good fortune, good friends, kindness, life change, life changes, living an artsy life, sisterhood, studio, trust, women of God
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My Grandma Dottie…March 1,1927-October 23, 2012
My Grandma Dottie and Grandpa Wes! My Grandma Dottie died October 23, 2012. I was in Turin, Italy..feeling like a million miles away. The call was expected JUST NOT NOW! I wanted time to come home, time to re-group, time … Continue reading
Posted in An Ignited Heart: Faith sharing, An Ignited Heart: LOVE, An Ignited Heart: On Family, An Ignited Heart: Times of Trial, Art, Elida's art, Elida's thoughts on faith, Uncategorized
Tagged a great life, a kind life, a memorable life, an artist's life, art, artistic endeavors, artistic journey, artistic voyage, dealing with death, dealing with loss, dealing with pain, death, faith, foundation, heaven, life, living free, love, peace
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My Grandma…The Rockstar!
My dad recently wrote a heartfelt letter about his mom after getting a negative report about her cancer from a negative doctor. Grandma’s reaction was as feisty and spirited as I expected. She retorted over the phone…”Who does this guy … Continue reading
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Tagged a great life, artist mom, Backin' it up., Building wings on the way down, Chile, creative mother, dancing, Elida Field, faith, free life, Free to release the truth birds, full life, Grandma Bjur, grandma the rockstar, How it began, living free, missionary mom, missions, my grandma, Ready, shine, south america, sparkle, starting new, USC, will power, you are your thoughts
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How “Salsa Staycation” Saved My Summer!
It was girl’s night out with some of my favorite chicas. After overindulging at one of our local Italian food joints, we decided to try our luck at a local salsa club. Imagine 6 women crammed into my little Nissan … Continue reading
Posted in An Ignited Heart: LOVE, Art, dance, Elida's art, Music, Uncategorized
Tagged acceptance of self, artist mom, Building wings on the way down, creative mother, dancing, Elida Field, exciting life, expression, free form, Free to release the truth birds, freedom, good life, How it began, Just eight more lbs., learn something new, Learning something new, letting go, love, Ready, Ready...set...IGNITE!, resolutions, staycation, will power
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Building an army
You may have noticed a new face over there on the blog. I get a kick out of the fact that people think we’re sisters. Even in Italy, animated strangers were gesturing with their wild hands that we may be … Continue reading
Vintage airstreams and other transformation catalysts
I believe the quest for living an ignited life has a lot to do with not conforming to the world as we know it. It involves an attempt to avoid bowing down to old, familiar ways of doing things. What … Continue reading
Ignite the Heart: Women of Truth
Words came into my inbox this morning that brought tears to my eyes. It validated everything Elida and I are trying to accomplish with our “Ignite the Heart” retreats: ….I am the full belly after a decadent meal. There is … Continue reading
God made shades of blue
….to calm us and remind us of mystery of the sea. It is truly a work of art. I was taken by it this week on a trip to the British West Indies. I can still see it when I … Continue reading
An Ignited Heart Life
This piece came out of my personal quest for an “ignited heart life”. I am researching answers not only in God’s word, but I’m examining my life with a magnifying glass to see where the spark needs to be lit. … Continue reading
