An autumn evening

 ...with my journal, finally.

The trees here are gorgeous

and the leaves have been

swirling the wind.

Me, too.

~k

Watercolor & Collage :: in my journal

It never ceases to amaze and delight me

that something finds me

just when I am ready to receive it.

My feelings of bliss are returning.

I really think I actually closed up,

closed up my heart,

trapping the hurt and confusion in,

locking out the Light.

I'm turning on

my

flow

 again.

Sometimes I forget how to live.

~k

Rollin' with it

You know what they say...

When life gives you lemons...

...make lemonade.

My husband looked out the window

at the driving snow

and chilling ice

slushing down,

and turned on Christmas Carols.

It's white out.

But, hey, it could be a lot worse.

My observation is over!

Thank you for your thoughts 

and encouraging words.

Even after all these years,

I still get so nervous.

My hands shook.

oh well.

What's new with you?

~k

Time and Space

 • • •

Thank you for visiting.

Thank you for encouraging me to share.

I believe in the connectedness of us all.

much love,

~k

Just Do It.

Some decisions in life are difficult

so I am remembering

to take my own

advice:

Don't stumble on rocks that are behind you.

Ask for true guidance.

Take the leap of faith.

Trust.

Then, don't look back.

 ...

The temperature is 6 degrees F

and dropping.

No, I don't want to go outside!

I am going to snuggle under a blanket,

watch the hockey game on TV,

and read.

(No new baby yet!)

~k

2013 :: Trust

Mixed Media collage in new art journal.

My Word for 2013 was Trust.

It found me.

It was meant to find me,

right when it did.

I am grateful.

And I do Trust.

What was your Word?

How do you feel about it as the year closes?

Releasing onto Pages

Journaling whenever I can...

trying to feel like I really do do something other

than work.

Remembering to breathe,

Trust,

feel peace

and

listen to the silence...

...and know that even fatigue

passes.

Wishing the world could just

slow down.

You know?

I'm sure you do!

Okay, breathe.

Thanks for visiting.

~k

Unfolding :: journaling

 

The first week of a new school year is over.

We have been getting to know one another,

learning about rules of respect

and what we like,

even diving into math and assessing reading levels...

 

...and it was good.

I feel differently.

This year already has the unfolding of light in it.

And I am different.

Being in the present

has a real meaning for me.

I am finding my truth

in being in the present.

It brings with it

gratitude

in what is,

 

instead of anxiety of what might come next.

~k

Faith & Trust :: Art Journaling

I had this sketch looking at me for days, uninspired.
Today I felt it.

Unfortunately, technology is not working for me.
So, here is my attempt to photograph on my ipad, 
which never cooperates,and edit & post from a broken down PC.
Clearly, I need help. (Does anyone know what iOS5, for ipad, is?)

I may have a techno-meltdown,

but then again,

if I have faith and trust...

and endless patience, maybe not...!

Thank you,

~k

Making it Happen :: Art Journaling

I have spent much of the past week completely alone.

After 10 months of constant

talking and listening and doing, doing, doing,

it has been a big change.

This alone and mostly silent time

has been spent decompressing and reading,

thinking,

breathing,

praying,

meditating,

walking, thinking about my life

and my place in this big world.

Yes, I am an introvert who re-energizes with quiet time.

Could you tell?!

But this is more than that.

This is a monumental leap for me.

More later.

Just be now, though.

 Feel the unending Summer

and lose the urge to keep count of dates and deadlines.

These will be the days without number.

In friendship,

~kath

Journaling and My Little Friend

Pastel background, and writing IT ALL OUT. Release.

And this is my Ellie. Love. I LOVE my Ellie.

Have I told you lately,
how much I LOVE my Ellie?
Unconditional love,
cuddling,
hiking,
and devotion.

'Haven't been around as much this past week,

but I thought of you.

I am off to the Farmer's Market for a little while,

for the new season,

to unwind

after a too-busy, too-crazy

week

that has left me exhausted.

Journaling

 

I was forced to stay home from work today.

Laryngitis.

I can't get a sound out of my vocal chords,

except for a whisper-squeak.

Even though I am somewhat of a quiet person,

I am a teacher and a lover of words,

so this isn't easy.

I'm getting teased.

And all I can do

is smile.

oh well.

~k

Heartfelt

 I played.

I tried out my new, fat

 Caran D'Ache NeoArt

 Aquarelle water-soluable wax pastels...

and LOVE them!

I finished my last journal and started a new one!

I've always loved and collected HEARTS:

rocks, books, jewels...so it seemed fitting

to try out new supplies by scribbling

 and doodling hearts.

It felt SO good to play,

to get a bit messy and free. I highly recommend it.

And I highly recommend these pastels.

I drew, then wiped a damp paper towel over parts,

just to see what would happen

and how they would blend and work.

I see many hours...years in this together.

LOVE these.

Have an amazingly fun weekend.

Hearts,

~k

PS. I stumbled upon a tiny Trust Stamp!

Perfect! My WORD for 2013!!

Trust :: Journaling

Feeling the Power.

 

Wishing you a beautiful Sunday.

~k

Journaling

Catching a few moments every now and then 

to work toward completing a whole page.

Writing about filling up with gratitude

 and keeping the faith...

trusting...

as each layer in this collage 

just kept getting interrupted by .. life.

I thank you for visiting.

~k

Journaling

 We had a brief glimpse of spring the other day.

 It made me remember my childhood

daydreams and cloud searches for angels...

I wondered what was in store for me.

 

I still do...

Even when I am tempted to leap off a difficult path

I remember to trust that this path

is the one I'm supposed to be on...

"It'll all be okay in the end.

If it's not okay,

it's not the end."

~k

Layers. Colors. Text. Release.

Gesso, acrylic paints, paint-stamped feathers

Sharpie Fine Point for hand drawn vines

White Sharpie Paint Marker for Background
Text. Black Sharpie Fine Point pen for text vines.

Gray  Momento Dual Marker text edges.
 Molotow Paint Marker in Sahara Beige for over text.

 I held everything inside all week, 

and I think it all poured out in 

 layers this morning.

I may even add smaller written thoughts, in a deeper color,

over top...

It feels good to pour my thoughts out onto pages.

A clearing of the mind!

~k

Unfinished Journal Spread

Hope these cold January days find you in good health.

I doodled a bit but have so many thoughts and feelings and words

that I can't seem to focus them and have them take form...yet.

May you find beauty in each new day.

I am grateful for new days.

♥

~k

Carving Out Trust

I needed my Word on a stamp, but didn't have one, so...

I've been in the mood to carve a new stamp or two anyway

and this is as good a time as any

and it's fun. Really fun.

Stamping in my journal

will come next.

Trust.

~on my way extra early this morning,

before work

to see Mom 

and to relieve my brother

before Mom's new nurse assistant arrives.

Enjoy a lovely day, friends!

It's freezing cold here!

~k

Journal Page

  I love that my Word, Trust, found me.

Gesso, acrylic paints...background.

White Sharpie Paint Marker for Trust background text.

 

 

And I especially love that you have found me

and visit here

and send prayers and thoughts of wellness to Mom.

Thank you! Thank you!

♥

~k