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Some  secrets, the constructive ones, may be called “discoveries” which are ripe for sharing. They offer surprise, freedom, some emotional wiggle room. Personal “pay dirt,” you could say. Here is my most recent.  I was scanning Jack Canfield’s book, THE…
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I am very excited to have found my next art project.  It involves my cartoons, my doodling, and the imaginations of visitors to the recent Gift Gallery At the Plate, where I displayed my artwork. Before I go on, I…
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Saturday will be sneaking around the corner shortly.  Come visit the GIFT GALLERY AT THE PLATE.  https://www.facebook.com/giftgalleryatspinningplate/timeline

What a surprise when I look over my shoulder as I leave my office. There are goofy faces, slobbering animals, and serious discussions happening…all over my bulletin board.  This layout reminds me that I have been steadily stitching since September. …
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Opportunity and chance have melded together for me.  When you donate to the GREATER PITTSBURGH ARTS COUNCIL’S “Unleashed Artists Fund” this Thursday, 2nd October at www.pittsburghgives.org, I am one of five Pittsburgh-area working artists who will “fetch” funds to use…
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Here, catch!  What if the thrown ball is unexpected, and it hits you in the belly?  UUUUMPH!  You could a) ignore it and not return the throw, or b) pick it up and toss it back with real purpose and…
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Jolt.  One morning I flashed a bug-eyed stare at the foggy figure I found in the mirror.  Was I reacting to some faded dream?  Was I still chafing from an unsettling experience  or unwanted silence?  I almost appeared to be…
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