Day 93 - Do you Believe

Saw Cher tonight....do you believe she's 68!

Awesome!!!!

Day 92 - Freedom of Laughter

Tonight I listened to a friend wishing for the innocent joy of childhood. That time we all long for when nothing else mattered except the laughter of the present...not worrying about anything more than the joy of moment. Our only responsibility was to have fun. I think we can all relate to this longing...and I think it's possible to tap into that kid-like happiness in a new wonderful way. As we experience these moments of laughter with the people in our adult lives, whether it's working, playing or simply turning out the responsibilities of day-to-day life…stop for a second and get present to the gift that it truly is....laughter. In this millisecond, I believe the joy of life can be found...a smile is greatest gift...and we may take this for granted as children, but it is in adulthood where we can become present to how special and precious it is. And I know that with this clarity comes real freedom.

In the spirit of this, I deviate just slightly with tonight's sketch. I did not do this, but rather my 10-year-old niece did it for me. I'm so proud of it....and looking at this gift makes me smile....and I am present to real joy, happiness and freedom.

Day 90 - Being there

The phone rings and someone you know is in trouble...you drop what your doing and run to assist or be by their side. Is  this completely altruistic or is there some selfish reasoning underneath? The thought that if "I'm there for them, they will be there for me." Perhaps...but in the end does it matter? As humans, we live life in our heads, wondering and questioning, and most of the time we stumble our way thought it all. However, if when called upon, we can show up...for whatever reason, I don't think it matters.  For the reasons are our own...all our loved ones know is that when needed, they can count on us being there.

Cotton plaid dress with jersey knit leggings.

Day 89 - Leisure

Remember the swimsuits of the 1950s… The ones you would never think about getting wet. They were just meant to lounge by the pool and look fabulous… Well this is my take on them...done in wool and satin.

Day 88 - Yin & Yang

Yin and Yang....night and day....happy and sad....good and bad....black and white....can't have any of them without other. In the end isn't just about balance...having a little sugar with your spice to make it oh so nice.

One word....vinyl.

Day 87 - Live life powerfully....

.....and live a life you love!

Then do it again in beaded silk knit jersey.

Day 86 - Fireside

I love living in a part of the world where I can walk down the street in a T-shirt with the warm sun during the day and sip cocktails fireside at a local pub that same evening....in late June! I adore Portland!

Silk knits with suede ankle boots...fireside attire at its best.