Ruth Rae workshops:let the beauty we love be what we do

Another artist I admire.

Favorite blog: Moss Hill Studio

One of the most talented artists, JoAnnA Pierotti, posts regularly about her life and her art. Check out her site to read her latest post and view her beautiful creations.

Artfest 2011: Girly-Girl Bag Class

This is a blog post by the instructor of the Girly-Girl Bag class I attended at Artfest 2011 .

They must’ve known Artfest started today.

FB page: Moms Who Drink and Swear

If you’re a mom and some days you could use a good laugh, you need to follow this page on Facebook.

website: Raptitude.com

Excerpt from the post titled, 9 Mind-Bending Epiphanies That Turned My World Upside-Down. Beliefs are nothing to be proud of. Believing something is not an accomplishment. I grew up thinking that beliefs are something to be proud of, but they’re really nothing but opinions one refuses to reconsider. Beliefs are easy. The stronger your beliefs are, the less open you are to growth and wisdom, because “strength of belief” is only the intensity with which you resist questioning yourself. As soon as you are proud of a belief, as soon as you think it adds something to who you are, then you’ve made it a part of your ego. Listen to any “die-hard” conservative or liberal talk about their deepest beliefs and you are listening to somebody who will never hear what you say on any matter that matters to them — unless you believe the same. It is gratifying to speak forcefully, it is gratifying to be agreed with, and this high is what the die-hards are chasing. Wherever there is a belief, there is a closed door. Take on the beliefs that stand up to your most honest, humble scrutiny, and never be afraid to lose them.

website: AppAdvice

For my Apple friends: if you don’t already have the AppAdvice app, check out this website to learn about the latest iPad and iPhone stuff.

change

The wind’s brisk chill; a reminder of the changing seasons. Earthy scents of fresh bark and fertile soil after a cool rain shower. Visions of pink cherry blossoms making their brave first appearance. Close your eyes and inhale the promise of spring.

what do you think?

At this time of continued economic instability… when so many people are still struggling with foreclosures, I find it insensitive when people flaunt their wealth. Sure, I’m happy for their success… it’s taken plenty of hard work. But is it really necessary to blog about building your new dream home and filling it with country chic decor which you also highlight with lovely pictures in your posts? Or what about those traveling all over the world on a magnificent vacation of a life time? Of course, I don’t have to read said blogs, but I’still annoyed by them. What do you think?

Freedom from Religion Foundation

What is the Foundation’s purpose?

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc., is an educational group working for the separation of state and church. Its purposes, as stated in its bylaws, are to promote the constitutional principle of separation of state and church, and to educate the public on matters relating to nontheism.

Copied from the FFRF website.