Category Archives: Elida’s 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

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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

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Diagnosed N.E.T.C.

I am dripping with sweat!  My lungs are burning and I have a grin from ear to ear.  Another song starts…I can’t do it, my legs are jello..but it’s Meringue…I love meringue and I can’t resist!  As I lean against … Continue reading

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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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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

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I am enough ~Elida

It was quite a blow when I realized (at age 30) that not everyone liked me!  I was shocked. “Why wouldn’t people like me…I’ve got a great heart, I try my best, I am genuinely interested in others, and I … Continue reading

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