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Paragon (poem for mom)
I go there often. To visit. I enjoy the after hour quiet when night falls and the crowds leave. On some visits I laugh hysterically – On others I go… Read more
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Metamorphosis
I buried my mother last week and I’m feeling some kind of way. I hear her telling me that I should be painting but I have not made a move… Read more
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If You Have It, Flaunt It
Time to dust off unused treasures. Do you have a set of china that you only pull out once or twice a year if ever? How about a gorgeous piece… Read more
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Wishing you Joy in the New Year
At the end of every year I try to purge old files and do a general cleaning of my office and inevitably I come across something that I had tucked… Read more
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It’s Daylight Savings Time…
…KEEP SMALL BUSINESSES FROM GOING DARK I overheard a conversation the other day between two gentlemen who were discussing the early demise of a neighborhood eatery. Being familiar with the… Read more
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Remembering Joni
Today is such a beautiful fall day. For me the perfect temperature and a nice mix of sun and clouds that give the sky character and makes me yearn to… Read more
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Opposing Forces – unbreakable bonds
I am a thinker and a planner, an organizer. My husband is a man of action. I’m a saver, he’s a spender. He’s very outspoken, I’m more reserved. He converses… Read more
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Perception
I took an old painting off the wall the other day and set it on its side on the floor while I hung another in its place. I don’t… Read more
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Close, but no cigar.
It’s said that an artist is his/her own worst critic. Well, that’s certainly true of me. Even though I can see that I’ve gotten better over the years, I’m not… Read more
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Meet the Artist Reception
William “Chilly” Bramlet Enjoy a laugh, a story, a glass of wine and light refreshments while taking in the spectacular artwork of William “Chilly” Bramlet. With no formal training, Chilly… Read more
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