tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64391970055797780442024-03-17T22:02:40.280-05:00barbara germanBarbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-45541594883725514982013-11-18T08:27:00.003-06:002013-11-18T08:27:59.251-06:00Click here for a <a href="http://youtu.be/VsKWrd4xpFE">Creative video by my son Cory Bigham from my latest art show</a>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-85968481801400578332012-04-20T15:51:00.006-05:002012-04-20T16:19:53.185-05:00Integrity will protect you<div>Finishing up a couple 30x30 paintings today! It's been an interesting process....layers upon layers upon layers of acrylic not knowing what the final outcome will be. It's a process that I'm learning from <a href="http://braveintuitiveyou.com/e-course/">Flora Bowley</a> through an e-course....<a href="http://braveintuitiveyou.com/e-course/">Brave Intuitive You</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>The painting below, "Inspiration Within Gives Strength", makes me think of all that is going on creatively inside each of us, giving us wings of bravery. She may be going through struggles on the outside but will decide to choose fearlessness and not let anything hold her down. Her special creativity has been given to her by the Creator Himself and she will let that give her strength.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpbYQlviE1RkZW8ttk4p6byXNxcka9PusxFPkee1R9hywldLjN7_D7cn8il65u_IM3VtEXs4RCVtoFMVbnuU6-01aYGP_ZuLC_iXsxEeyNQwv1hMvdFTZkoKXmSIxUXDFH9IJfqkLv375/s1600/Inspiration+within+Gives+Strength.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpbYQlviE1RkZW8ttk4p6byXNxcka9PusxFPkee1R9hywldLjN7_D7cn8il65u_IM3VtEXs4RCVtoFMVbnuU6-01aYGP_ZuLC_iXsxEeyNQwv1hMvdFTZkoKXmSIxUXDFH9IJfqkLv375/s400/Inspiration+within+Gives+Strength.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733589535836001314" /></a></div><div>Below is the same painting before adding the last few layers. I have no idea how it got from there to where it ended. It just evolved itself .</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtG72pVhBS3NDi7djy9uQ97RJEL8kh7mTSzLBQeaTdJMNqwIxbhwJkICYgzlCKOSVQSFbnJt8jbdC6aBArio7tc50K6wXhyphenhyphen6mzIvLURNBuSK9qklAAqbYuU_u0AWEeAJyJRAiplVBfILIO/s1600/before.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 369px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtG72pVhBS3NDi7djy9uQ97RJEL8kh7mTSzLBQeaTdJMNqwIxbhwJkICYgzlCKOSVQSFbnJt8jbdC6aBArio7tc50K6wXhyphenhyphen6mzIvLURNBuSK9qklAAqbYuU_u0AWEeAJyJRAiplVBfILIO/s400/before.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733589532455191138" /></a><div>This next painting, "Carry Beauty Through it All", also deals with bravery and struggles. The Bible verse from Psalms 25:21...."May integrity and uprightness protect me because my hope is in you" repeatedly ran through my mind as this painting was emerging. The beautiful bird, carrying burdens, soars with her head held high and wings flying strong through troubles maintaining integrity trusting a promise.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAsKJraigu5B3ON2g8QmzKM4KSP7nNOcW568ZdGQ1FoyUYH00y_UMjpgGv_yNX9QC2kprkVxBekHLic5tQfIJJd1gZFooyEK8UI8w2j9UYi3UglGWIBc6lvG6iWn_HfjarKeNursP-pp-/s1600/Carry+Beauty+Through+it+All.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 396px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAsKJraigu5B3ON2g8QmzKM4KSP7nNOcW568ZdGQ1FoyUYH00y_UMjpgGv_yNX9QC2kprkVxBekHLic5tQfIJJd1gZFooyEK8UI8w2j9UYi3UglGWIBc6lvG6iWn_HfjarKeNursP-pp-/s400/Carry+Beauty+Through+it+All.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733589530222948146" /></a></div><div>Below, the same painting before it decided to 'fly'.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhke8qWRO5NuFZ8zhRnorwccebs0jJmd6X7xprPwt59vetd9peFG8-KWqakj63kKp9VFn9WVoct17glz0YmBOXq9WNW2SU_8sLL4NnqTwBWR8Ssra3qJtbAO8tLDuUTtSCpVxRRbkjyIk7r/s1600/before+carry.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 392px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhke8qWRO5NuFZ8zhRnorwccebs0jJmd6X7xprPwt59vetd9peFG8-KWqakj63kKp9VFn9WVoct17glz0YmBOXq9WNW2SU_8sLL4NnqTwBWR8Ssra3qJtbAO8tLDuUTtSCpVxRRbkjyIk7r/s400/before+carry.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733589522883710402" /></a><br />I have a very good friend who is going through extraordinary struggles right now. These paintings are dedicated to her. May you trust, remain faithful, courageous, and strong. </div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-35666324959083979542012-04-11T14:57:00.002-05:002012-04-11T15:01:54.162-05:00New, Unique, Adventure!! Art By Murder....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-gKm1WihyphenhyphenglHMntYmvIzAwG2w1u_IUjRemHgQPoSonvnirq5qMiJjbyxzSZY3zPy3QrPLADJaWQ1LBtY79hYXpVUcnelnBoSLcZFyyHbtjG_Qgt9sZjOdEimqgBgpRluOp9pZq-_nMev/s1600/ABM+LogoS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-gKm1WihyphenhyphenglHMntYmvIzAwG2w1u_IUjRemHgQPoSonvnirq5qMiJjbyxzSZY3zPy3QrPLADJaWQ1LBtY79hYXpVUcnelnBoSLcZFyyHbtjG_Qgt9sZjOdEimqgBgpRluOp9pZq-_nMev/s400/ABM+LogoS.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730235757595136754" /></a><br />I've been so quiet over here because there has been a murder to solve! Please check out Art By Murder at <a href="http://artbymurderevent.com/wordpress1/">www.artbymurderevent.com</a> to get a better idea of what is consuming all my time.Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-58450074798458537162012-03-21T12:17:00.003-05:002012-03-21T12:23:27.562-05:00The eyes of a child<div>It's Spring Break!! A great reminder to notice all things new around us. The new green, the flowers blooming, trees budding. Fresh and new....</div><div>We were reminded this week, as we had the special privilege of having our grandson stay with us, how special every moment is through the eyes of a child. They don't take anything for granted. Everything is fresh and new!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha7idubYHiP2qZc-JpleC1IljxafTsSBSHmaYA0P_Ee0tGV52mhyVPCVCg5Gzi8KipvyG4Mwa2tjQefwas3agz_tQZCZp5t1mN7oQWmiZyQX0EnUY_Sc0fDYeqjHQjsdOqqt-NclZObje6/s1600/airplane.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha7idubYHiP2qZc-JpleC1IljxafTsSBSHmaYA0P_Ee0tGV52mhyVPCVCg5Gzi8KipvyG4Mwa2tjQefwas3agz_tQZCZp5t1mN7oQWmiZyQX0EnUY_Sc0fDYeqjHQjsdOqqt-NclZObje6/s400/airplane.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722400921903818770" /></a></div><div>Seeing and riding on an airplane.....</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkAHNflKBlM-yEGuNC2DH-T0nF_jiZdZgWnsKoPGTfgwqSluSicEEgD0sOGeeY6BWrWRIcQYqPPDxpJ4-zQiqUVB0zV1DyaeMMh3qUfSe7y3Iclh8DDrJkhWp3C25Ty6LbvvSfDbZb62ob/s1600/truck.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkAHNflKBlM-yEGuNC2DH-T0nF_jiZdZgWnsKoPGTfgwqSluSicEEgD0sOGeeY6BWrWRIcQYqPPDxpJ4-zQiqUVB0zV1DyaeMMh3qUfSe7y3Iclh8DDrJkhWp3C25Ty6LbvvSfDbZb62ob/s400/truck.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722400915207911026" /></a><div>Loading his pickup truck with playdoh.....</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtuqmbNPYvlY2T4r_dXhzk0Z93mT1769z7E1go0QNELZNiY9UUM3a_SCwBPNX_P-LCZWeqj8h-DRYDKm56P-R7e07Abuu78fnIlQrF4RRLPWY1xG0EE1OWwF9rjToHnS8GyRZ8Rs-X-BfD/s1600/flowers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 354px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtuqmbNPYvlY2T4r_dXhzk0Z93mT1769z7E1go0QNELZNiY9UUM3a_SCwBPNX_P-LCZWeqj8h-DRYDKm56P-R7e07Abuu78fnIlQrF4RRLPWY1xG0EE1OWwF9rjToHnS8GyRZ8Rs-X-BfD/s400/flowers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722400913166106130" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>and loving every minute outside!!</div><div>What a joy to watch!!</div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-23710091900294054462012-03-02T08:47:00.005-06:002012-03-02T09:09:43.588-06:00heARTs + cLOVER<div>My little gray cells are working overtime here. An idea has formed somewhere in there and is bursting to get out! Hours have been spent researching, planning, meeting, and visualizing to complete the total package. It will match perfectly with my <a href="http://www.barbaragerman.blogspot.com/2012/02/chips-and-business-thriving-culture.html">'WHY'</a> (providing fun and adventure while expressing and radiating encouraging inspiration). I am alllll....mo....st ready to share it. Just a little more finalizing and officializing to go. And to add to the great excitement, I have found the perfect <a href="http://www.barbaragerman.blogspot.com/2012/01/who-do-i-want-in-my-who-ville.html">'WHO'</a> with whom to collaborate. News coming soon!</div><div><br /></div><div>With all the super duper concentration, I decided to get outside for some fresh air and a walk through our little nature trail in the neighborhood. I discovered I was absolutely surrounded by love. Hearts were everywhere I looked!!</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJugMAvKYtoG5X66VHSGA3Kq_T8ajLTntKQcwD4h-v3gSUqs4sEmhArFOAvAQXw6KvEHA30jJrwa2n4QOLewCq5T5_J9GkNAAxCPAJbZXlKCf0a9IpRFbCtoVKpACOvTlPOuW6BMwaywhk/s1600/green.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJugMAvKYtoG5X66VHSGA3Kq_T8ajLTntKQcwD4h-v3gSUqs4sEmhArFOAvAQXw6KvEHA30jJrwa2n4QOLewCq5T5_J9GkNAAxCPAJbZXlKCf0a9IpRFbCtoVKpACOvTlPOuW6BMwaywhk/s400/green.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715311707337018402" /></a><div>Big green hearts......<br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXGhMA-t6U1J-jnvxAgZbH-9O6PC-H3pW7r8CRxVdFYh79QA5PFOSZqPBP65m8rIQTqbZRDeWMIyIDdlZS_igSL86HlR2msnD3ZEg44tDEYA7H28vzv5ggfVcg91amtWMIMtDZxWIyyMv/s1600/yellow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXGhMA-t6U1J-jnvxAgZbH-9O6PC-H3pW7r8CRxVdFYh79QA5PFOSZqPBP65m8rIQTqbZRDeWMIyIDdlZS_igSL86HlR2msnD3ZEg44tDEYA7H28vzv5ggfVcg91amtWMIMtDZxWIyyMv/s400/yellow.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715311700935350226" /></a></div><div>Pretty yellow hearts.....</div><div>And then I started noticing the clover. The color was so fresh and green.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio2wlaCYz2GtpAJOFagOkLxosieRAB9KXvq1_0yf9TFPA1hV_nlknXMPn52J1ij9yvYDeLYyG0tVFgSDPoHc15zGW7wNgFUcy0ZphXees7gqo0zNST7BNlFoLkEZPZsbUlDJpOAhZA8MlF/s1600/clover+group.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio2wlaCYz2GtpAJOFagOkLxosieRAB9KXvq1_0yf9TFPA1hV_nlknXMPn52J1ij9yvYDeLYyG0tVFgSDPoHc15zGW7wNgFUcy0ZphXees7gqo0zNST7BNlFoLkEZPZsbUlDJpOAhZA8MlF/s400/clover+group.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715311699463749554" /></a></div><div>It looked soft and cool. I just stopped and really looked and realized.....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9wZlXqFsa17a0aL5HxAtyUA7W7x7raVTFPI1UHehTyUN36hEWtDv_zzZP_P4vD3OGJFcadKNJw_AMAjk6BMp3R_FZzBJ6ibhGfkcFFi1kCLsOCH2J8vFuPgQaRo-3dcOatuttZVaMxYj/s1600/single+clover.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 380px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9wZlXqFsa17a0aL5HxAtyUA7W7x7raVTFPI1UHehTyUN36hEWtDv_zzZP_P4vD3OGJFcadKNJw_AMAjk6BMp3R_FZzBJ6ibhGfkcFFi1kCLsOCH2J8vFuPgQaRo-3dcOatuttZVaMxYj/s400/single+clover.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715311696250547218" /></a></div><div>Each clover is a grouping of 3 hearts tied together. <b>HE</b> must have put millions of hearts there for me to see and feel loved at that moment. It was then that I realized I was on a very special walk....a he<b>ART</b>s + c<b>LOVER</b> walk.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGq3Kvks_Rur68ozIXufcLKbowuwZPMb9w6ufuAFjFcW5JVifjhIih9IG7X4OxGR795PLP7hPt6a4ebq6iMeagiWfI0k_Rg1inh5DJNGfuyCFRCsG_A3lrwWCL6wHFWFeDfP-4zP2zzrM/s1600/feet.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 376px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGq3Kvks_Rur68ozIXufcLKbowuwZPMb9w6ufuAFjFcW5JVifjhIih9IG7X4OxGR795PLP7hPt6a4ebq6iMeagiWfI0k_Rg1inh5DJNGfuyCFRCsG_A3lrwWCL6wHFWFeDfP-4zP2zzrM/s400/feet.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715311691908282658" /></a><br /></div></div><div>I will be going on many he<b>ART</b>s + c<b>LOVER</b> walks from now on.</div><div>And the greatest of these is love.</div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-47137140714147312462012-02-16T18:36:00.010-06:002012-02-16T19:03:29.608-06:00Chips and business = thriving culture<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">How? How do you want to be perceived in business?</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscZW_jH_qlcO3yUbYSuXORZtkN9Wcpqnwq-M-EZScEHctBgM8334YSv13g9zAXupRg-Lwn7PTC8xsx9LqyhzlSqF9yxuiVWi4iUbdxTsPBLXRQDn-LI0dh6kT-GpglAEMfGKjYLCOUALO/s1600/2008_09_25-PotatoChips.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscZW_jH_qlcO3yUbYSuXORZtkN9Wcpqnwq-M-EZScEHctBgM8334YSv13g9zAXupRg-Lwn7PTC8xsx9LqyhzlSqF9yxuiVWi4iUbdxTsPBLXRQDn-LI0dh6kT-GpglAEMfGKjYLCOUALO/s400/2008_09_25-PotatoChips.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709897383735974578" /></a><div>I want to be perceived like CHIPS!!<br /><div>The culture of your business is where all the pieces of the puzzle come together. I know my mission...</div><div><b>WHY</b> I want to do what I do... To freely & independently provide for fun adventures while expressing and radiating encouraging inspiration.</div><div><br /></div><div> I know <a href="http://www.barbaragerman.blogspot.com/2012/02/surrounded-by-peeps-of-like-mind.html"><b>WHO</b></a> I would prefer to work with...my peeps. Those willing to grow, be positive, try something new, with a good sense of humor, respect, and encouragement for others.</div><div><br /></div><div>And I know <b>WHAT</b> I want my product to be...original artwork, prints, and maybe a few surprises in the wings.</div><div><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Now it's time to decide <b>HOW</b> I want the culture of my business to be perceived.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"> How do I want those I work with to feel? </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"> How do I want my customers to feel? </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"> What are important values to me?</span></li></ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I've decided I would be best represented in "itty bitty" <b>CHIPS</b>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">"</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">C</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">reativity"-always looking for innovative ways to interpret ideas</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">"</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">H</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">ospitality"-going the extra mile to make someone feel special</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">"</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">I</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">ntegrity"-honesty, truth, trust</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">"</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">P</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">ositivity"-a smile, an encouraging word, being a friend</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">"</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">S</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">ervility"-humbleness, serving one another, giving attitudes</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Next it's time to get going...take action....learn how to commit, communicate, market ideas, and flourish! I think I can....I think I can....I think I can......<br /></span><br /></div></div></div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-17200672638800690272012-02-08T16:10:00.004-06:002012-02-08T16:38:49.191-06:00Surrounded by peeps of like mind<div>When you are surrounded by people who have the same values as you do, it is such a secure feeling. Trusting those around you to know you and like you for who you are speaks volumes. It allows us to be real. Pouring energy into and receiving energy from people who want to do better everyday is rejuvenating. We all have our down days too which is all the more reason to be surrounded by people who you trust to pick you back up, and set you on your way again.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOCpMqFUhHh2O4AYrDhhyChI3wKiE0a3UkrZBjpZFG8a68tohAP6qczkziQr2HWF8YBh48xBkNz0nmLLBNeZqDeaLZcMocjOLQKZ0HIUYyZsmypkiumuLPyVGYN8o8i56iSc8WpPkgCET/s1600/peeps.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 389px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOCpMqFUhHh2O4AYrDhhyChI3wKiE0a3UkrZBjpZFG8a68tohAP6qczkziQr2HWF8YBh48xBkNz0nmLLBNeZqDeaLZcMocjOLQKZ0HIUYyZsmypkiumuLPyVGYN8o8i56iSc8WpPkgCET/s400/peeps.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706892836088151778" /></a></div><div>This illustrates who "My Peeps" are in my life and those who will be in the future. I want to be these same things for my peeps as they are for me. It's not always easy but strength in numbers proves true when one is weak, the others are strong and won't leave anyone behind.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClqsD5PCs2-54aogQF0BTLrsRMORtRDX1UfpTA2aihiCHOw-It2lDRTTy-_AETdnoWIu21jjWB3_1FHlMVPlutWqj0RSqsTvYh16rUN79j8p4F0hcRQtcnhUWBpCmni75K_bh-NKKGPeL/s1600/i+care.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClqsD5PCs2-54aogQF0BTLrsRMORtRDX1UfpTA2aihiCHOw-It2lDRTTy-_AETdnoWIu21jjWB3_1FHlMVPlutWqj0RSqsTvYh16rUN79j8p4F0hcRQtcnhUWBpCmni75K_bh-NKKGPeL/s400/i+care.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706892836855380322" /></a><div>I am so blessed to have a family who cares so deeply for one another and believes in each other.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vcYKteEwBrva_HKsaLCl-_lFzgGU6fUg5qJeF0whRF5GBVtfxU8nfpS5RMX7JYKSGndvf-P1KyE6giu0ivwhzL1lrrfThlPReuo-otTGaBJqHnFe1J0vOmRN2NRNDYHPSkJooRRmyCrR/s1600/ideas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vcYKteEwBrva_HKsaLCl-_lFzgGU6fUg5qJeF0whRF5GBVtfxU8nfpS5RMX7JYKSGndvf-P1KyE6giu0ivwhzL1lrrfThlPReuo-otTGaBJqHnFe1J0vOmRN2NRNDYHPSkJooRRmyCrR/s400/ideas.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706892716867919826" /></a></div><div>I have a wealth of those around me who are creative thinkers and are ready to take it to the next level.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkmIZLho9hXfRaNI2fxdlEsAAp_TriN9XsVJYA7reGf7KNpfbpmesn3dE5MxKGkaxoj6E1dM01TJgSqFOf0Giq3L99x8W6Sb28J8mmtrSH84lWmzOg_sJQDiCNxShfKYZpOe1yO6Ddka2/s1600/adventure.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkmIZLho9hXfRaNI2fxdlEsAAp_TriN9XsVJYA7reGf7KNpfbpmesn3dE5MxKGkaxoj6E1dM01TJgSqFOf0Giq3L99x8W6Sb28J8mmtrSH84lWmzOg_sJQDiCNxShfKYZpOe1yO6Ddka2/s400/adventure.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706892711194637906" /></a></div><div>One of the things I love most about my hubby is that he loves to go and do. That's our hobby....seeking out things to see....creating our own adventures.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKi2RbjtCjXVoMOQtVN7WEOpRz_XVRPNEXm8ekKLTAH2wA-yL0vAj8MpgJWIZjtyJ1ZZFsvHoajcc1_sMONUaclnHxrVwN-KEo5GAn-DXJp4DjuBUXy_1_VPcCqYZr8GsGugZF-g_x4Bly/s1600/strength.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKi2RbjtCjXVoMOQtVN7WEOpRz_XVRPNEXm8ekKLTAH2wA-yL0vAj8MpgJWIZjtyJ1ZZFsvHoajcc1_sMONUaclnHxrVwN-KEo5GAn-DXJp4DjuBUXy_1_VPcCqYZr8GsGugZF-g_x4Bly/s400/strength.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706892706173457794" /></a></div><div>I am really trying to be conscious about being these things and more for those around me. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQahLbMf_1tsOAAOjJWiLzAfoQSRrsOOc1AwZ-nvUJgm43n61MNBiGID1tE6hpsMq-nk077YNGUOxniOpUUnfvLoNtuPu89D8qt3kkHVPScGyihnK5G_QCvjUUsQKO8btRKTbECfHYeTB6/s1600/hard+work.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQahLbMf_1tsOAAOjJWiLzAfoQSRrsOOc1AwZ-nvUJgm43n61MNBiGID1tE6hpsMq-nk077YNGUOxniOpUUnfvLoNtuPu89D8qt3kkHVPScGyihnK5G_QCvjUUsQKO8btRKTbECfHYeTB6/s400/hard+work.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706892708068160306" /></a></div><div>I love you, my peeps!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbBr0-EQeaymimsDjKlad8Qw4A8TRV479AddwXAtVST1APxyAVU82CnlPynwdcPUTN5Xn2gf66L73WEyCaD4Pb2vQ2OdTFQ_fhlspW6F2BUYLcRJb45zrNoY4tnzMEPEN0c_SVnFevg0S6/s1600/title.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbBr0-EQeaymimsDjKlad8Qw4A8TRV479AddwXAtVST1APxyAVU82CnlPynwdcPUTN5Xn2gf66L73WEyCaD4Pb2vQ2OdTFQ_fhlspW6F2BUYLcRJb45zrNoY4tnzMEPEN0c_SVnFevg0S6/s400/title.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706892701918082642" /></a><br /></div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-19640999752272785212012-02-07T21:30:00.003-06:002012-02-07T21:45:04.525-06:00Soaking it in like a sponge....not!<div>They say the mind is like a sponge....ready to soak up knowledge and information. Absorbing little bits here and there. Always hungry for more. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidOvbINl_DzPC2CQzR_EE-SSSXNR2ew4XRO05CsUliv28Sy0-hjhkufLzrUzqa1L_O-C83BfRuPiUO60rWwvhxU9M6abF8jbAV2gK31RxHHFxRnVEVMbs_xiSagIfLT_qwNkCLk8Ha8KJX/s1600/sea_sponge_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidOvbINl_DzPC2CQzR_EE-SSSXNR2ew4XRO05CsUliv28Sy0-hjhkufLzrUzqa1L_O-C83BfRuPiUO60rWwvhxU9M6abF8jbAV2gK31RxHHFxRnVEVMbs_xiSagIfLT_qwNkCLk8Ha8KJX/s400/sea_sponge_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706602213444416450" /></a></div><div>I am in the middle of learning so much new information and trying to dream big and play the 'what if' game and making lists of ideas no matter how crazy and looking for ideas that haven't been thought of that.....</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxzi0qaIOLQE8k3tZEHStg409dFYCE6_CwHKOzdY5yfYvwKO49JAFO3BztY92olT-RxnJzqForHUy3TtGo-lhBMIwn2sa6erlo_OHm0mbbWc_JmNg5agJ6mScS9nU5EtJovbZwBRkgvXM/s1600/rock06.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxzi0qaIOLQE8k3tZEHStg409dFYCE6_CwHKOzdY5yfYvwKO49JAFO3BztY92olT-RxnJzqForHUy3TtGo-lhBMIwn2sa6erlo_OHm0mbbWc_JmNg5agJ6mScS9nU5EtJovbZwBRkgvXM/s400/rock06.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706602209203001906" /></a></div><div>I feel my mind is as slick as a rock. My sponge is full. I need time to absorb all these great new thoughts. I know why I do what I do, I know who I want to serve and work with but I haven't yet figured out completely with what or how! Original paintings are in there somewhere but I want to do more with them....somehow incorporating them into a bigger picture. Lots of abstract thinking going on right now and I'm just waiting for the light to come on, the information to make me say 'ah-ha, I've got it'. And when that happens, the rock breaks open....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFJ2ZfaTLgX12FdlD5cG9Lhan6wzLefRv8MZqat-g8yXC0Zu8Q3JPRiknNPxMoHwazDgpP5vLNSOWckC0CNXROp7DOUOQUIexQaHr_1i1YCbF-5I5MPL6LwjeLCLbIkUHDRk_K1QiWpXO/s1600/geodeb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFJ2ZfaTLgX12FdlD5cG9Lhan6wzLefRv8MZqat-g8yXC0Zu8Q3JPRiknNPxMoHwazDgpP5vLNSOWckC0CNXROp7DOUOQUIexQaHr_1i1YCbF-5I5MPL6LwjeLCLbIkUHDRk_K1QiWpXO/s400/geodeb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706602207738949042" /></a><br /></div><div>and reveals treasures waiting to be shared in the world. Treasures that will make a difference and radiate encouragement and inspiration.</div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-77642448597421670392012-01-25T14:38:00.005-06:002012-01-25T14:47:31.371-06:00Brave Girls Club<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-BVJSKJWk8DaD-G4T0heBulpugBQPlMLGexCQy6Ge82DHZ5uMOcBS9hqBzweNjGmAb77gl0BGmPVMIWJO-nklOOqfXOmJ2XnwKzpBZ2-VQpXX8wcaP0traK_BL6D4vtjC0Ac4f5ez-1l/s1600/imgddD.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-BVJSKJWk8DaD-G4T0heBulpugBQPlMLGexCQy6Ge82DHZ5uMOcBS9hqBzweNjGmAb77gl0BGmPVMIWJO-nklOOqfXOmJ2XnwKzpBZ2-VQpXX8wcaP0traK_BL6D4vtjC0Ac4f5ez-1l/s400/imgddD.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701673580948107698" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31RwNmzNtPl-vp69pAg-6yPx-7vk4YSbhfONeMr8T5o3WTX7xQUSWlHcaO5AXX8YiLBfNTzRHnY6917zH0NxI1ON-dt8yD1vCJ5RHWWZD9G6yVyAJqVxZPggn1LrZgFLn72RCBa0iBj8Z/s1600/blog-header-image11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 97px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31RwNmzNtPl-vp69pAg-6yPx-7vk4YSbhfONeMr8T5o3WTX7xQUSWlHcaO5AXX8YiLBfNTzRHnY6917zH0NxI1ON-dt8yD1vCJ5RHWWZD9G6yVyAJqVxZPggn1LrZgFLn72RCBa0iBj8Z/s400/blog-header-image11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701672208410582834" /></a><br />Everyone should know about <a href="http://bravegirlsclub.com/">Brave Girls Club </a>by developer Melody Ross. She is an incredibly gifted entrepreneur who, out of her own need, began a business/movement that is helping women all over the world. Just spending time on the website is inspiring. The letter above is today's daily truth written by Melody. Read. Be inspired.Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-86621285371529230192012-01-24T15:46:00.002-06:002012-01-24T16:09:59.445-06:00Who do I want in my Who-Ville?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmwvt8kNVPxXKfpKWssNgaxhFCzdV5b0tG73jpit9ocwgAtbnufwQLa61vgBGrvNsomY4R8urFMFshHJJ5SNhPgPCYCiNuW5WKqbPXGN4wJEhJq679XDUogjgSQYVNb4rWWxJMzvdKDCV/s1600/whoville.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmwvt8kNVPxXKfpKWssNgaxhFCzdV5b0tG73jpit9ocwgAtbnufwQLa61vgBGrvNsomY4R8urFMFshHJJ5SNhPgPCYCiNuW5WKqbPXGN4wJEhJq679XDUogjgSQYVNb4rWWxJMzvdKDCV/s400/whoville.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701320210596651682" /></a><div><a href="http://hellosoulhellobusiness.com/">HSHB</a> is encouraging us to choose those around us carefully. Who do we want working with us.....from our customers, to co-workers, to our team such as accountant, lawyer, supplier, marketer, etc. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRNAHYCGgXJQBSB13DQpgQKI5Gg1HfWqaU983fbOF1fAhriyf-IMLBUazk4cmayqQGNpE3t3dHJfk_UxqeoMwx6wcNp-7BktBhwyxeU7Dy-qynsQhLvY51vB44jDLiP6qKc9qFtNnSvoy/s1600/horton.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRNAHYCGgXJQBSB13DQpgQKI5Gg1HfWqaU983fbOF1fAhriyf-IMLBUazk4cmayqQGNpE3t3dHJfk_UxqeoMwx6wcNp-7BktBhwyxeU7Dy-qynsQhLvY51vB44jDLiP6qKc9qFtNnSvoy/s400/horton.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701320202118793842" /></a></div><div>It is of vital importance that we choose those people who have the same values. Would I want to sit down and have a meal with them....do I like them? Protecting who I am surrounded by will play a major role in the success of a business. This is just as important in our personal lives. It is so much more uplifting to be surrounded by positive, uplifting people who want to enjoy life than......<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQHZTAON1Rjpo373cb41MGaCF19b1ClgkfArkZYcdIZohEkSXazPmWpeyA2w12vo382RkNucdD20gZ4pnNjauYi2HggcwpROXp1F8l8oW1f7AbWBiVjVf1AQSfF1HU9suJl-HaApxXojw/s1600/grinch.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQHZTAON1Rjpo373cb41MGaCF19b1ClgkfArkZYcdIZohEkSXazPmWpeyA2w12vo382RkNucdD20gZ4pnNjauYi2HggcwpROXp1F8l8oW1f7AbWBiVjVf1AQSfF1HU9suJl-HaApxXojw/s400/grinch.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701320201564963202" /></a></div><div>grinchy, negative people who steal the energy out of the room the moment they enter!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgyrK70JO0iBLAYZIRe_uX_O5uYON0jvdi38DSol4cI0uixyHKH0e8NaqnScBFDYCtS-LMFWwIVN_qnNxkOR5HUz1HZMa1ysdmKpiysJa_bVD4F3OlnCt1055L6jgOEXUWRJOiEPYQ1ux/s1600/grinch-whoville31.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgyrK70JO0iBLAYZIRe_uX_O5uYON0jvdi38DSol4cI0uixyHKH0e8NaqnScBFDYCtS-LMFWwIVN_qnNxkOR5HUz1HZMa1ysdmKpiysJa_bVD4F3OlnCt1055L6jgOEXUWRJOiEPYQ1ux/s400/grinch-whoville31.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701320203680650962" /></a></div><div>So who will make my light shine the brightest??? I want to be careful to be the kind of person for them that I want them to be for me. Knowing the type of people I am looking for ahead of time will help when the time comes and my business is ready for those steps.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks,<a href="http://www.drseussart.com/"> Dr. Seuss</a>, for a little visual imagery.<br /><br /><br /></div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-52971734228893564342012-01-23T14:26:00.006-06:002012-01-23T14:46:07.077-06:00Knitting a detour<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCxFMsZWelXIW5WBdMUUR83evv-WYMMiV_skxKfHm0Mo_Jjpfmymh_UjWay9fbhyN95siiV_OZjzGbSE2J7P8n4j-DZE2WZ6labc8hqPXIG71XIQ6OqRrt1QhS08_vkFp_bqtbLA-FmyOr/s1600/scarf1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCxFMsZWelXIW5WBdMUUR83evv-WYMMiV_skxKfHm0Mo_Jjpfmymh_UjWay9fbhyN95siiV_OZjzGbSE2J7P8n4j-DZE2WZ6labc8hqPXIG71XIQ6OqRrt1QhS08_vkFp_bqtbLA-FmyOr/s400/scarf1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700928913917693570" /></a><div>This program has been temporarily interrupted due to the fact that.....I think I just learned to knit!! I made this scarf! I love this scarf! My sister-in-law taught me and I actually finished it and love it and will wear it! I can't wait to make some more.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0ZSw_AOns1jAPkcxCMsLIFYYbaqFaCLzN8pIZq92yCjkeJwuf76jTd6d2MHqQaGPc7YQxAYhBfDVT1G-H38WYSr4Ue4XXVfJIijMpnBoD7YCXtT5p8yrvVitmUi520-lcfQUOBLfoCfN/s1600/scarf2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0ZSw_AOns1jAPkcxCMsLIFYYbaqFaCLzN8pIZq92yCjkeJwuf76jTd6d2MHqQaGPc7YQxAYhBfDVT1G-H38WYSr4Ue4XXVfJIijMpnBoD7YCXtT5p8yrvVitmUi520-lcfQUOBLfoCfN/s400/scarf2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700928913185109794" /></a></div><div>The colors show more true in this picture. It's so light, lacy and frilly. I went to <a href="http://www.yarn.com/webs-knitting-crochet-yarns-katia/katia-triana/">www.yarn.com</a> today to order some more. I hope it comes in soon before I forget what I learned! </div><div><br /></div><div>Okay, back to my regularly scheduled program.</div><div><a href="http://hellosoulhellobusiness.com/">HSHB</a> is going well....just deep soul searching right now which is challenging for a shallow soul like me! Will share more later.....when I discover what's hidden way down in there.<br /><br /></div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-38516627219074255572012-01-19T13:41:00.003-06:002012-01-19T13:59:01.813-06:00Where's the Soul?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_yBdM017lPTHJUjmNxHRvz5c3P4hT9knykezezL3mq0-gNhEJuT4qdZ1ybJ2xoLBpycvvltILRsPEdXNKY6clTmGTvezQI1RlKFEwtSugYd_RCRdnhOuV-uF-5R3I-pM2A85ulent46I/s1600/Stand+Tall.+Stand+Strong..jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 195px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_yBdM017lPTHJUjmNxHRvz5c3P4hT9knykezezL3mq0-gNhEJuT4qdZ1ybJ2xoLBpycvvltILRsPEdXNKY6clTmGTvezQI1RlKFEwtSugYd_RCRdnhOuV-uF-5R3I-pM2A85ulent46I/s400/Stand+Tall.+Stand+Strong..jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699432131806585170" /></a><br /><div>"Stand Tall. Stand Strong." (24x48)</div><div><br /></div><div>I am on a mission looking for the Soul of my business. Passion and why we do what we do are two different things. Passion = the WHAT (my art) Why = the reason I am passionate about my art. Passion alone is not enough to fuel a business.....it goes deeper.</div><div><br /></div><div>Through a series of exercises we were asked in <a href="http://hellosoulhellobusiness.com/the-soul-sessions/">Hello Soul Hello Business</a> to list the common words that kept popping up. Oddly enough, my most common words were: independent, adventurous, free, fun. I know....kinda shallow..... but FUN!! Right now it adds up to this statement for why I am passionate about having an art business:</div><div><br /></div><div>"To freely and independently provide for fun adventures while fulfilling a need to express and radiate encouraging inspiration to others."</div><div><br /></div><div>How awesome it is to use art as an avenue to create a positive feeling in someone else!</div><div><br /></div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-32958665906057883722012-01-18T09:59:00.006-06:002012-01-18T10:17:14.345-06:00Digging Deep<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp7wgUqkczzoqJIgZJNuuB1Rsgx2a1v8Bc137UGI40mjd9zluNmZoG_shuwN2SWGd1VaRxn_lIUPYW-Fhr9fCAJwJuRP2lwexCYVvnLD_04JYkKgvTpVdj37KWHwlTdoT_exgActLhpEOn/s1600/dig-deep-graphic-300x150.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp7wgUqkczzoqJIgZJNuuB1Rsgx2a1v8Bc137UGI40mjd9zluNmZoG_shuwN2SWGd1VaRxn_lIUPYW-Fhr9fCAJwJuRP2lwexCYVvnLD_04JYkKgvTpVdj37KWHwlTdoT_exgActLhpEOn/s400/dig-deep-graphic-300x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699002373021181634" /></a><br /><div>During the course of <a href="http://hellosoulhellobusiness.com/the-soul-sessions/">Hello Soul Hello Business</a>, we will hear various conversations with leading entrepreneurs. They will provide us valuable insight and advice, as well as cause us to think about our own business in a new way. Today to prepare for that, we are asked 10 questions.....revealing questions. The questions are designed to 'dig deep' and get to know ourselves as a business owner. This is the soul part of the class. We are uncovering layers all the way to the heart. No hiding here. Exposure is absolutely necessary to continue. </div><div><br /></div><div>I still haven't completed all 10 questions but question #1 sets the stage. I am so glad to know that we have two teachers who aren't afraid of getting to the heart of things and encouraging those taking their course to do so as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>My answer to question #1:</div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Helvetica; color:#6e696a;"><span style="font: 16.2px Helvetica">1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span>What do you believe in?</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Helvetica; color: #6e696a">First and foremost, Jesus. I can't separate that belief from myself and my business. That is who I am. That is Who has given me talent. That is Who gives me strength. That is Who I want guiding my life. I believe in using my talents in a way to make people feel better. I believe in encouraging and lifting each other up. I believe that we all play an important role and that our choices directly effect someone else whether we realize it or not.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Helvetica; color: #6e696a"><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Kind of unexpected for a business course, right?! We are encouraged to share our answers with our classmates who happen to spread out over 18 countries in the world. I'm really interested in what the others are brave enough to share.</span></p></div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-9509842508373919302012-01-17T12:52:00.003-06:002012-01-17T13:06:56.762-06:00Hello Soul, Hello Business!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYTs07D2d6FtcdrPmuGYSCgWM0qUjeg16UlpFOXIVaFSyIdXVjXWjGC9hYK1N-AsS-LTbRKxWLMNHx5vgI-NzG2rJvLO7OpTuIX7MzgQUkg8OGXk98JUZxRWOkoIVcOdXzVJhDDrQkmS-/s1600/journal.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYTs07D2d6FtcdrPmuGYSCgWM0qUjeg16UlpFOXIVaFSyIdXVjXWjGC9hYK1N-AsS-LTbRKxWLMNHx5vgI-NzG2rJvLO7OpTuIX7MzgQUkg8OGXk98JUZxRWOkoIVcOdXzVJhDDrQkmS-/s400/journal.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698676946497283234" /></a><br />It's here! A business class I have been waiting for....combining creativity with practical business. <a href="http://hellosoulhellobusiness.com/"> Hello Soul, Hello Business by Kelly Rae Roberts and Beth Nicholls</a> is a 9 week course that I can't wait to dive into with both feet. As we begin, we are looking at our creative business as a living, breathing thing. We are digging deep to uncover the WHY it is what we are doing so that will sustain us through the times of low inspiration and frustrating times a business goes through. If we don't discover the true meaning of "WHY" then the so called passion will fade and the business will die.<div>I am remembering my initial mission statement:</div><div><ul><li>To evoke a feeling</li><li>Trigger a memory</li><li>Start a conversation</li><li>Create a meaning behind each original piece of art</li></ul><div>I want to 'pay it forward' and allow my work to be an encouraging avenue to create a positive feeling in someone else. It's the butterfly effect - everyone makes a difference to someone. I think this 'WHY' ties in to my love of teaching and why I went into education. I want to help others in a positive way, to make an impact in their lives. It's relational. It's lasting. It matters.</div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-75038189908229966642012-01-09T17:30:00.004-06:002012-01-09T17:35:25.725-06:00Art Exhibit + Ribbons = $$$<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh1v3doErzn10uDVHY041qpxbq5Diyvi0L7c8Tn4RsO3HcBqOXFAW2dvGk6ZHXX9azmmlwImQb02ouLjFd2uWZzxCEu7MIYk1OEOzPcL_7Mf8R2qsVfSEybf4OUwkSuHSrqcAU1DnM8drg/s1600/prize1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh1v3doErzn10uDVHY041qpxbq5Diyvi0L7c8Tn4RsO3HcBqOXFAW2dvGk6ZHXX9azmmlwImQb02ouLjFd2uWZzxCEu7MIYk1OEOzPcL_7Mf8R2qsVfSEybf4OUwkSuHSrqcAU1DnM8drg/s400/prize1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695778865913865026" /></a><div>I won some real US dollars! We had an art show this past weekend. I entered 3 ink paintings and the judge liked one enough to award $$ to it!! Very cool indeed. These are my first ribbons. ........I kinda like it!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPgMJrJmEEdIsSPJ4Fw1HMSH60xjINz5wNlhxMy_8z4gkIwl9Ej-8Ocx4S8N9xZOVRJbo31EDIjnfillOSpq4B1DV-_B-ozLT0-ongeX3L2QyVhW6HgiS3GhgwBgrjWq00hyphenhyphenyG9bOZR0UJ/s1600/prize.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPgMJrJmEEdIsSPJ4Fw1HMSH60xjINz5wNlhxMy_8z4gkIwl9Ej-8Ocx4S8N9xZOVRJbo31EDIjnfillOSpq4B1DV-_B-ozLT0-ongeX3L2QyVhW6HgiS3GhgwBgrjWq00hyphenhyphenyG9bOZR0UJ/s400/prize.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695778868182505810" /></a><br /></div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-39869048436578096082012-01-02T11:43:00.006-06:002012-01-02T12:11:23.368-06:00Happy Merry New Year 2012! + new word<div>Happy New Year, 2012!! Long time no blog......and here's why.....</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtktc-j1b76BEx0PSaPIlCp5FJ1bdx8ms0mjRdxlICDrrNtiwChAh3ngrrLZSF6v8NpfcglS6iVvbcLnwodnln915Q3meFmvhekIN_AsRcLA9Cr1BJHAKw8Vv1Z15CCPNfvY1u61QtDENQ/s1600/IMG_2444.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 345px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtktc-j1b76BEx0PSaPIlCp5FJ1bdx8ms0mjRdxlICDrrNtiwChAh3ngrrLZSF6v8NpfcglS6iVvbcLnwodnln915Q3meFmvhekIN_AsRcLA9Cr1BJHAKw8Vv1Z15CCPNfvY1u61QtDENQ/s400/IMG_2444.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693093064066767746" /></a><div>So proud of our son-in-law....a college graduate! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZ5k7wgWknnnQrqzKuO9kuKVVm-LRAkOwBnUJVPRtZMDJZhBspN3_1NBFIEXB49o_iCSVnJDsxE-SRMghaO8k1UlEqabCX_4OfHrDhzF91Btr9nhMjm_iY3NXzW5JkjH7CThP29Dnbq1n/s1600/IMG_2462.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZ5k7wgWknnnQrqzKuO9kuKVVm-LRAkOwBnUJVPRtZMDJZhBspN3_1NBFIEXB49o_iCSVnJDsxE-SRMghaO8k1UlEqabCX_4OfHrDhzF91Btr9nhMjm_iY3NXzW5JkjH7CThP29Dnbq1n/s400/IMG_2462.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693093057647502658" /></a></div><div>A very cool coaches party at our house with a few twists and turns. They filled out a menu for a three course meal with all items disguised under another name (icicle point=knife, Santa's sleigh=twice baked potato, etc.) Not knowing what they might receive for each course, they were good sports!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_CoaCRyV-4gONQ7xBq5bQgDr_dyYRcB9nYlKzc0t7wIau82IqXuqBc8CfhpfaXLRmfSv5t50k-wW5Co53HAwvDvAJkuDA6aNM5GZkBXPPtFpT1BuScgOgLesJxCbGogC_T9fUJQGHoV4/s1600/IMG_2566.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_CoaCRyV-4gONQ7xBq5bQgDr_dyYRcB9nYlKzc0t7wIau82IqXuqBc8CfhpfaXLRmfSv5t50k-wW5Co53HAwvDvAJkuDA6aNM5GZkBXPPtFpT1BuScgOgLesJxCbGogC_T9fUJQGHoV4/s400/IMG_2566.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693093050446654274" /></a></div><div>The basketball team played 17 games in the month of December.....whew! Only 3 of those were in town. Lots of travel! But.....they won 15 of those!!! Go Tigers! District gets underway for the month of January.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilr-SxjO4IBtwu8qJgT5t2Fje_khajkocNk2dTu-HXXlzZRw0717RSqEjj1O5348ZEtrMqnPyMgB-gseQCF_7pt0VLIXqSsAsXjr51_8yhK5qrQs_naoOg-09Ms8oMi6m0G2PghyhNNORk/s1600/IMG_2495.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilr-SxjO4IBtwu8qJgT5t2Fje_khajkocNk2dTu-HXXlzZRw0717RSqEjj1O5348ZEtrMqnPyMgB-gseQCF_7pt0VLIXqSsAsXjr51_8yhK5qrQs_naoOg-09Ms8oMi6m0G2PghyhNNORk/s400/IMG_2495.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693092545424603330" /></a></div><div>Christmas in Amarillo and Houston. Awesome time with family. Love. Love. Love.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0yCItT7js3A4B5zkzGH8Fk4fJtPHESlWUe_RhfrNkzrNatqTqArb4IZJedpykB4rMTFJJ_1DQkyqu2Ym24AfDHWfbWfxMfTY6GyaWzAoPvUHvvdsORS4GdOdRG34dTqtnCzKRI2vDH-3c/s1600/IMG_2500.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0yCItT7js3A4B5zkzGH8Fk4fJtPHESlWUe_RhfrNkzrNatqTqArb4IZJedpykB4rMTFJJ_1DQkyqu2Ym24AfDHWfbWfxMfTY6GyaWzAoPvUHvvdsORS4GdOdRG34dTqtnCzKRI2vDH-3c/s400/IMG_2500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693092527925714018" /></a></div><div>Worked in a little ink painting with my sister, mother, and cousin.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwTJOD-9-qAKAInSyU19oySNLvcaCynV2kib8MJlavxKt4RERtFv7dq74OBBstvTI9WVkjLRtl31806Np3S7sRuD8mc4_6i4sGeP-rIGHKkvHEkaw_T-wUGFu0u3WS6H_0bw9HU9vWKlc/s1600/IMG_2514.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwTJOD-9-qAKAInSyU19oySNLvcaCynV2kib8MJlavxKt4RERtFv7dq74OBBstvTI9WVkjLRtl31806Np3S7sRuD8mc4_6i4sGeP-rIGHKkvHEkaw_T-wUGFu0u3WS6H_0bw9HU9vWKlc/s400/IMG_2514.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693092524513214914" /></a></div><div>Our family Christmas picture. Cheese!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjzmR4CiQT4qG3_d3Y7P6UZbg8ibFzyYUNOA-yFsnVX44XpseZFOYSdI1dHEKiWNfw2gDOf6zEVkMLMDBGsXRqZFE4mwrQUPnFsk36GclyDiubQyG5JB-nwiZ0ftil61Ffdq4C-lVX7Xk/s1600/IMG_2508.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjzmR4CiQT4qG3_d3Y7P6UZbg8ibFzyYUNOA-yFsnVX44XpseZFOYSdI1dHEKiWNfw2gDOf6zEVkMLMDBGsXRqZFE4mwrQUPnFsk36GclyDiubQyG5JB-nwiZ0ftil61Ffdq4C-lVX7Xk/s400/IMG_2508.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693092517491545554" /></a></div><div>Of course, the center of attention at all times........grandbaby! So adorable.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtY6hAOZgR5vDPWLWe_xCQdUf9pEW4hHp21SXlkdteGa_UOmJ5syUc6cKbfQFcpjTW7Z8Uo38BkZCyloLjVKq6CKyzpHrYkNjopb_efJBTMlYBdo8lrTlkN0c7aiJms_nVoh1VaDcfFt0c/s1600/IMG_2571.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtY6hAOZgR5vDPWLWe_xCQdUf9pEW4hHp21SXlkdteGa_UOmJ5syUc6cKbfQFcpjTW7Z8Uo38BkZCyloLjVKq6CKyzpHrYkNjopb_efJBTMlYBdo8lrTlkN0c7aiJms_nVoh1VaDcfFt0c/s400/IMG_2571.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693092513502114610" /></a><br /></div><div>My new word for the year is ACTIVE. Last year it was <a href="http://barbaragerman.blogspot.com/2011/01/hello-2011-new-word-for-year.html">Seek</a>. I really enjoyed having a word to focus on so I'm doing it again.</div><div>Active: 1.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville; font-size: medium; "> engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">pursuits</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville; font-size: medium; "><span apple_mouseover_highlight="1"> 2.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville; font-size: medium; "><span class="lbl" style="font-family: LucidaGrande; font-size: 13px; "> </span><span class="def" style="font-weight: normal; ">(<span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">of</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">a</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">person</span>'s mind or <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">imagination</span>) alert and <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">lively</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville; font-size: medium; "><span class="def" style="font-weight: normal; "><span apple_mouseover_highlight="1"> 3. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville; font-size: medium; "><span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">doing</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">things</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">for</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">an</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">organization</span>, <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">cause</span>, or campaign, rather <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">than</span><span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">simply</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">giving</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">it</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">one</span>'<span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">s</span> <span apple_mouseover_highlight="1">support</span> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville; font-size: medium; ">Actively pursue the use of my time in the best way possible.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville; font-size: medium; ">I have just registered for two classes that I am very excited about that should help me focus on my new word. First: <a href="http://hellosoulhellobusiness.com/">Hello Soul, Hello Business</a> by Beth Nichols and Kelly Rae Roberts and </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville; font-size: medium; ">Second: <a href="http://florabowley.typepad.com/blog/2011/12/bloom-true-the-e-course-is-here-.html">Bloom True</a> by Flora Bowley.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville; font-size: medium; ">So looking forward to both of these starting in just a few weeks!!</span></div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-58964884898977741372011-12-03T11:10:00.008-06:002011-12-03T11:33:12.519-06:00Am I the last one to discover this????<div>Am I really the last one to discover the fabulous social bulletin board <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>??? Their website describes it as<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;"> a virtual pinboard — a place to catalog and share the things you love. Pin anything that catches your eye.</span></div><div>This is a screen shot of what I have started pinning to my board.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHNPQF6iuOCSxKhmRFyu7q2NFRJn8BtiLhucYA0lmmaBqS-21nrv9Qte3KfO6nlfGPYcQtI0fSCYLAKQmu9m3gbRdz3zK_jd8B1SebAKRPzaOg-rHD_431pznnFxCHoYVm2U_n25TtFRmW/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-03+at+11.16.34+AM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHNPQF6iuOCSxKhmRFyu7q2NFRJn8BtiLhucYA0lmmaBqS-21nrv9Qte3KfO6nlfGPYcQtI0fSCYLAKQmu9m3gbRdz3zK_jd8B1SebAKRPzaOg-rHD_431pznnFxCHoYVm2U_n25TtFRmW/s400/Screen+shot+2011-12-03+at+11.16.34+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681954575456552178" /></a><div>It's amazing what you can learn! Tutorials and ideas are everywhere!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkGjgsI2rqTAw25LL5IBvZKD_Z7YTBwTqaq3ecWQT0hb0HaKuz-Qh6_l8r_-W6u6PfxoPKDwM-64-oTjsSw2KvVZmjk9pCjp9xqOKsvYM6PptjCjW99TjmqEScCmNB_SZdKlUcuvGKeAa/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-03+at+11.21.42+AM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 389px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkGjgsI2rqTAw25LL5IBvZKD_Z7YTBwTqaq3ecWQT0hb0HaKuz-Qh6_l8r_-W6u6PfxoPKDwM-64-oTjsSw2KvVZmjk9pCjp9xqOKsvYM6PptjCjW99TjmqEScCmNB_SZdKlUcuvGKeAa/s400/Screen+shot+2011-12-03+at+11.21.42+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681954472112369746" /></a></div><div>This is my favorite....a great way to tie a scarf so it's not so bulky. A lifechanger!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDDpxZ_rzgOAbUUYMvhLwufZIRebBvSNJ4meIvCzAvjoWNZnLM8olBfV5_SEiWNIF8vooTjhSzsGCEqfygPp7qpq1UyPyeD7VFyXOwN146XD-F5bjBR3xVlExGua2WDIRMnASn23le0Sd/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-03+at+11.20.23+AM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDDpxZ_rzgOAbUUYMvhLwufZIRebBvSNJ4meIvCzAvjoWNZnLM8olBfV5_SEiWNIF8vooTjhSzsGCEqfygPp7qpq1UyPyeD7VFyXOwN146XD-F5bjBR3xVlExGua2WDIRMnASn23le0Sd/s400/Screen+shot+2011-12-03+at+11.20.23+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681954465998233586" /></a></div><div>Style ideas...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJ0Vs-He0__sUmSlqOwnomtVWlROiymoIVLIQ217rX9T99KiurPTBYEMbrQu2RBQWWS77qIJTbkW_4LUF5lE_4cq06B3Qw0b9d1PpHH4xXf2iX7cz97nyd_TAbUVI4sDR73rkKrI5drcZ/s1600/fruit.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJ0Vs-He0__sUmSlqOwnomtVWlROiymoIVLIQ217rX9T99KiurPTBYEMbrQu2RBQWWS77qIJTbkW_4LUF5lE_4cq06B3Qw0b9d1PpHH4xXf2iX7cz97nyd_TAbUVI4sDR73rkKrI5drcZ/s400/fruit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681954460281477058" /></a></div><div>Tons of great recipe and presentation ideas for your family and company....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQY3CPQl0BbcgBzI8HuDitcjD4IBHS9He3IZoW2i0IgUcbe6zLsRuCxBJ041M3dpAE3c72Eh8qjWWHPbwjzKZbZqpC8GjXes73y89IqHgWyeeNgb0P5JaWwPVvN7fxY_Dpoqjn36Fhi-l/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-03+at+11.21.22+AM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 365px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQY3CPQl0BbcgBzI8HuDitcjD4IBHS9He3IZoW2i0IgUcbe6zLsRuCxBJ041M3dpAE3c72Eh8qjWWHPbwjzKZbZqpC8GjXes73y89IqHgWyeeNgb0P5JaWwPVvN7fxY_Dpoqjn36Fhi-l/s400/Screen+shot+2011-12-03+at+11.21.22+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681954455842855922" /></a></div><div>Another one of my favorites! This blog has so many tutorials for how to fix your hair in cute ways.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbfXdAW5jCAGz_gVSXiDRLrXf1AZgfYja67VesJxhhhPdxwocgUKfYlf7Cwma5BwqYSSw1sUuZM3uh9FodlqbtmfwjWEpoitQj0tXrJQW96TKo6EcmUy3UoxLHMHmAlqkHd9a9rESPr_3/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-03+at+11.19.14+AM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbfXdAW5jCAGz_gVSXiDRLrXf1AZgfYja67VesJxhhhPdxwocgUKfYlf7Cwma5BwqYSSw1sUuZM3uh9FodlqbtmfwjWEpoitQj0tXrJQW96TKo6EcmUy3UoxLHMHmAlqkHd9a9rESPr_3/s400/Screen+shot+2011-12-03+at+11.19.14+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681954458447057538" /></a></div><div>Organizing tips....</div><div>and so much more art, entertainment, travel, you name it. A fun thing to explore while waiting on paint to dry!!<br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-20958767404006090612011-12-02T11:22:00.003-06:002011-12-02T11:29:04.985-06:00Tonight!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 17px; "><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 17px; "><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">This article was in the University newspaper:</span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 17px; "><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 17px; "><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">Bryan Art Gallery exhibit to have Texas State flavor</span></b></span></div>Posted by University News Service</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><div class="txst-contentarea" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="txst-contentarea-paragraph" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">Nov. 23, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">Several Texas State faculty and staff members will be featured in “Mis Hermanas,” a show devoted to sisters, friends and colleagues<span> </span>at<span> </span>Square One Art Studio in downtown Bryan, Texas. The show opens on “First Friday,” December 2, with an artist reception from 6 to 9 p.m.<span> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 24px; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">Square One Art Studio is the passion of Dr. Robert Pankey, professor and former chair of the Texas State University Department of Health and Human Performance, and his wife, Jill Pankey, a senior lecturer in the Texas State School of Art and Design.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span> </span>Jill Pankey explained, “Most of the featured artists in this show are art teachers at Texas State. <span> </span>The Mis Hermanas Show serves as a reminder that in the 21<sup>st</sup> century, women artists are ‘in.’ <span> </span>With Mis Hermanas, we<span> </span>gathered a few of our favorite artists and celebrate the passion for art that has brought us together as sisters and friends.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">She continued, “We are fortunate to have so much talent here at Texas State, and we appreciate the opportunity to toot our own horns once in a while.<span> </span>A few months ago, Pank and I stumbled across this old building in historic downtown Bryan, a city that is on the cusp of becoming an artist community, and fell in love with the dream.<span> </span>Lots of sweat equity later, we are opening the doors to artists and photographers, and people who like hanging out with those sort of folks.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">The following <span> </span>Texas State faculty and staff artists will be featured in Mis Hermanas:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">Monica Alfonso (lecturer: School of Art and Design)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">Teri Evans-Palmer (assistant professor: School of Art and Design)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">Veronica Fernandez (academic advisor: College of Fine Arts and Communication)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">Diana Hendricks<span> </span>(director of communications- ALERRT Center)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">Jill Pankey (senior lecturer, School of Art and Design)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">Roxana Tuff (senior lecturer, School of Art and Design)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-indent: 3pt; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">They will be joined in the show by Bryan native, Barbara German, a popular local mixed media artist. The opening will include live music and beverages.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><a name="_GoBack" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(131, 108, 49); "></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">Downtown Bryan <span> </span>is the place to be on “First Fridays” of each month for art, music, food and friends.<span> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">For more information about the Mis Hermanas show or the Square One Art Studio, call 512.618.3373, or email jp45@txstate.edu.</span></p></div></div></span>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-77426767483207481212011-11-15T16:41:00.002-06:002011-11-15T16:45:04.025-06:00Mis Hermanas Show<div>I'm so excited to be invited by <a href="http://www.jillpankey.com">Jill Pankey</a> to be included in this fabulous show at the new Square One Studio!! </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosbTX4yzMlrky3I_zRvemxUECp7cYaMt2EaE1jDJHslwx7Pw9VsUHYUidBKUfoOubIkh3SVdG0PD4mjxNyuZDNpcwljmfehLwY0quMrSonw_6TojfNmzep5DOhr0TJ0BUZxWCjPM21EhE/s1600/MisHermanas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosbTX4yzMlrky3I_zRvemxUECp7cYaMt2EaE1jDJHslwx7Pw9VsUHYUidBKUfoOubIkh3SVdG0PD4mjxNyuZDNpcwljmfehLwY0quMrSonw_6TojfNmzep5DOhr0TJ0BUZxWCjPM21EhE/s400/MisHermanas.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675356527852536882" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;font-size:large;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;font-size:large;"><strong>Please come and join the talented Mis Hermanas at Square One, including works of art from Jill Pankey, Barbara German, Diana Hendricks, Roxana Tuff, Monica Alfonso, Teri Evans Palmer and other well known artists from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. These women will be displaying a variety of art, rich in color and form, oil on canvas, drawings, pen and inks, and ink paintings. Bob Pankey will be serving his wine and entertainment will be provided by Terry Jack Johnson. The show starts on First Friday in December (Dec. 2) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Refreshments, food, wine and art, a great way to spend the first weekend of December. Art work will be sold Friday and Saturday at studio prices, which is dicounted from retail. The show will be curated by Jill Pankey.</strong></span></div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-64019003059591636602011-11-14T15:21:00.004-06:002011-11-14T15:39:41.361-06:00Loving a new medium + my speaking engagement<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuCS7fw_C9lrKkaibokd-mkWprSzC7yigS074iNp7uJIxsBrZl9FtxGlH3PIlSeJyFs3tfl29dSNX0dD1b2K1f8mWif_qeyGPwEOuvm-C7r5P7k9FiTD1liFYDbFySanOxlcTWdlEvjnW/s1600/IMG_2292.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuCS7fw_C9lrKkaibokd-mkWprSzC7yigS074iNp7uJIxsBrZl9FtxGlH3PIlSeJyFs3tfl29dSNX0dD1b2K1f8mWif_qeyGPwEOuvm-C7r5P7k9FiTD1liFYDbFySanOxlcTWdlEvjnW/s400/IMG_2292.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674965234080386754" /></a><div>"Gathering Grapes" 20x26<br /><div>I am really having fun with alcohol ink! The link for this amazing medium is <a href="http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_alcoholink_adirondack.htm">here.</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qDTyl2c-Qj29jwDJj0ef3Ygs9hDTq49v5TvJ12y8VQm6FKdQfXgFwFemR4C4AVvD36ptj-1mx1FwUWojZTZ5XavvE7i2fFmdIiDAgCmoucFoubjptSToZfHhTNT_OKWkdp8RM5cp-Wcd/s1600/IMG_2288.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qDTyl2c-Qj29jwDJj0ef3Ygs9hDTq49v5TvJ12y8VQm6FKdQfXgFwFemR4C4AVvD36ptj-1mx1FwUWojZTZ5XavvE7i2fFmdIiDAgCmoucFoubjptSToZfHhTNT_OKWkdp8RM5cp-Wcd/s400/IMG_2288.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674965232985500290" /></a><br /></div></div><div>"Seek Wisdom" 20x26</div><div>I really was at a standstill with mixed media and turned fully to ink for awhile. In fact, 6 new original ink paintings will be in a show in downtown Bryan December 2nd for First Friday at Square One! <a href="http://www.jillpankey.com/">Jill Pankey</a> and her husband are the new owners and have turned what was a restaurant into a gallery/studio/and loft living space. Very cool! I can't wait until they are here full time!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today was a milestone kind of day! I was asked to speak to the University Womens' Club Art Interest Group! I did it! I went to the <a href="http://barbaragerman.blogspot.com/2011/09/box-theory.html">'edge of my box'</a> and had a great time meeting so many wonderful women. They were so gracious asking many questions and making me feel comfortable. YAY!</div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-82840241640639327442011-11-12T11:53:00.005-06:002011-11-12T12:23:41.447-06:00Rx for Inspiration<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeTg6SgeVUkZ964360U_szOMeqHN4adJdmkafZnkpy05fQs4PEqwefyji191oyOoZHWGhyphenhyphenzeb4CMr62sBiTspjIRFyelwHczHR0z8w_7h8bHOUH9lDQLx08CflAqnNXi_Uroye9hRLlKn8/s1600/Cory+and+Me.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeTg6SgeVUkZ964360U_szOMeqHN4adJdmkafZnkpy05fQs4PEqwefyji191oyOoZHWGhyphenhyphenzeb4CMr62sBiTspjIRFyelwHczHR0z8w_7h8bHOUH9lDQLx08CflAqnNXi_Uroye9hRLlKn8/s400/Cory+and+Me.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674173220472971074" /></a><div>How many opportunities do you get one on one time with your grown children? My son and I got to take a very special trip together. I found this was the perfect prescription for inspiration that I desperately needed!! My mind was as blank as the white canvases I had been staring at for a few weeks. We found an airline special and hopped on a plane to Calgary, Canada to see some very special friends.<br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWuFNgaHl4jDsiDNLEASA3ZM332fw21xgympFQZ-gXjeM_LCQ7SLYo5JN69UwFBsgduBXfz67DqQyBcMSFHcND1MV7xogfpi7-hPZrnxwCangjsHlEBCCvsv2x3B3sSHJCJHTvbIV7GAzA/s1600/IMG_2141.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWuFNgaHl4jDsiDNLEASA3ZM332fw21xgympFQZ-gXjeM_LCQ7SLYo5JN69UwFBsgduBXfz67DqQyBcMSFHcND1MV7xogfpi7-hPZrnxwCangjsHlEBCCvsv2x3B3sSHJCJHTvbIV7GAzA/s400/IMG_2141.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674173021017186226" /></a></div><div>Only 3 and 1/2 hours from Houston to Canada!! Wow!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fDSJwsynKm9gv1ldnjtpTjxKPOMMbFphCxalCMAG6El1mu9NBFDXugf3fP1ODm9oahnzf_1xpNd7q2YAdp7fHVWwXd5MoHr8kEBBGzOiaCG-SFj2hw26xg_Bf9gUo6NpmvRzmntqudL7/s1600/IMG_2134.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fDSJwsynKm9gv1ldnjtpTjxKPOMMbFphCxalCMAG6El1mu9NBFDXugf3fP1ODm9oahnzf_1xpNd7q2YAdp7fHVWwXd5MoHr8kEBBGzOiaCG-SFj2hw26xg_Bf9gUo6NpmvRzmntqudL7/s400/IMG_2134.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674173012257950114" /></a></div><div>Our friends went out of their way to make us feel special and loved......chocolate on the pillow and towel sculpture greeted me!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZjBXI3JroDA2q0I00MuLqaeLnuXh_hjGMzUyEFS4f1c7KVA4Rk4s2K9q8dj3aMsNOvMCJyuz0rPY5A3MRdMxDp-FsJd5h4xFAENZjyBD35AmUJlX6RpIRxbio1fpb8cyBKEYxEjR-B64/s1600/IMG_2118.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZjBXI3JroDA2q0I00MuLqaeLnuXh_hjGMzUyEFS4f1c7KVA4Rk4s2K9q8dj3aMsNOvMCJyuz0rPY5A3MRdMxDp-FsJd5h4xFAENZjyBD35AmUJlX6RpIRxbio1fpb8cyBKEYxEjR-B64/s400/IMG_2118.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674173002440469442" /></a></div><div>Elbow Falls.....the scenery was amazing, inspiring......Majestic!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDbJE1LussLZgen7pGU1L1p5V5VYUqzyKAO8sqeTNisjbdkfM5RzKk5WynuEnLLQuYURwowXFLCA7J_wROB1US9HUKdPADQOP0qi8njEhyphenhyphennscpvIg80v9fcPKqHTLAie03dksHWjm32OV/s1600/IMG_2128.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDbJE1LussLZgen7pGU1L1p5V5VYUqzyKAO8sqeTNisjbdkfM5RzKk5WynuEnLLQuYURwowXFLCA7J_wROB1US9HUKdPADQOP0qi8njEhyphenhyphennscpvIg80v9fcPKqHTLAie03dksHWjm32OV/s400/IMG_2128.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674172995933486818" /></a></div><div>We even visited the set where the movie Lonesome Dove was filmed!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqWfSEL5OQ_DqiH9rcdShi3KPK24zmH-q79aCqjE6tksArgecI4_acRSGbDSuAwlFVDC7DD7C0HP_4DkVjNDfl2fronNKoksLF836DsfyRjXuNldAGWRjRnQb2OEqWnBbnc7H52QMCLsJ/s1600/IMG_2172.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqWfSEL5OQ_DqiH9rcdShi3KPK24zmH-q79aCqjE6tksArgecI4_acRSGbDSuAwlFVDC7DD7C0HP_4DkVjNDfl2fronNKoksLF836DsfyRjXuNldAGWRjRnQb2OEqWnBbnc7H52QMCLsJ/s400/IMG_2172.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674172991847572898" /></a></div><div>This spa/sauna was in a hotel in Canmore.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXgXM4-LhlvTvfD8feLt-gr5oQy_S9XKJcCElj-0Zdz1QwacwweLMu4w3zABnI_3JWTcxzwwyHQWvfxGN5AMdNpmQtb2dyYJVK7XT7Ds8tY-Sw8r8I4upK_DDW8tIqo9uphPXp49DjSMw/s1600/IMG_2253.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXgXM4-LhlvTvfD8feLt-gr5oQy_S9XKJcCElj-0Zdz1QwacwweLMu4w3zABnI_3JWTcxzwwyHQWvfxGN5AMdNpmQtb2dyYJVK7XT7Ds8tY-Sw8r8I4upK_DDW8tIqo9uphPXp49DjSMw/s400/IMG_2253.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674171930664643058" /></a></div><div>A little humor along the way....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYGUDq2nJUMhs7BDd6RxZaduMhy0h_MXgJyqx8ACqCf8PZfcmYMjQI57QfOqqQxPBIFMv8HL4ioO5y-mnGeTXXPDPZXAoyHZDh8_Ablg39Inl57IZ4PpE-S88tneKaxwtblsSIaMFY5OMr/s1600/IMG_2180.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYGUDq2nJUMhs7BDd6RxZaduMhy0h_MXgJyqx8ACqCf8PZfcmYMjQI57QfOqqQxPBIFMv8HL4ioO5y-mnGeTXXPDPZXAoyHZDh8_Ablg39Inl57IZ4PpE-S88tneKaxwtblsSIaMFY5OMr/s400/IMG_2180.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674171923481199170" /></a></div><div>Lake Louise....where soon, when the lake freezes over, there will be a myriad of activities on the frozen lake like hockey, ice fishing, & cross country skiing. It's hard to wrap my Texas mind around water freezing that thick for all that to happen!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwf6YHf-_yBUSpuvWaqRK2XWDuzF8uH4VJDmdELdi3NMr2ZLWdd-l4IjO0ev-q7DPfjwB9QYL94b3SqMoK-afhizdmQcOr8rt1kctcJ1BnNyx9heKVR_mEIYTsdn13Bl7TimCiWc-KPmsP/s1600/IMG_2188.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwf6YHf-_yBUSpuvWaqRK2XWDuzF8uH4VJDmdELdi3NMr2ZLWdd-l4IjO0ev-q7DPfjwB9QYL94b3SqMoK-afhizdmQcOr8rt1kctcJ1BnNyx9heKVR_mEIYTsdn13Bl7TimCiWc-KPmsP/s400/IMG_2188.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674171909561740226" /></a></div><div>Riding the gondola to the top at Banff. Just a little chilly up there...brrrr.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-PQOJfBNY8xmnLS8So7s9qHZs_ZApd7COUYqlC_DyzwGkxT5155904JH6WVvUtP0nE7sAbFetKQK2p0ihP6xJRg2lxTXctxBMPW2YHy3PLIyXH8N0eWkWKMsgLor2tAIEJHqAYfzXZ1s/s1600/IMG_2181.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-PQOJfBNY8xmnLS8So7s9qHZs_ZApd7COUYqlC_DyzwGkxT5155904JH6WVvUtP0nE7sAbFetKQK2p0ihP6xJRg2lxTXctxBMPW2YHy3PLIyXH8N0eWkWKMsgLor2tAIEJHqAYfzXZ1s/s400/IMG_2181.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674171893567700706" /></a></div><div>Fresh snow.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinY3wKMR_32JfYzGjtumk3eceQTDOyybprg49jxNwhn0VeWjf3bZjv0SUWP2mXFFUiN_vzc8q-MemevSiPDHQrW5H3E0ovlkWO58WodB_Eg1inqV2ue6S2SrZYyKl9cLP6R0ORrS_j8udC/s1600/IMG_2150.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinY3wKMR_32JfYzGjtumk3eceQTDOyybprg49jxNwhn0VeWjf3bZjv0SUWP2mXFFUiN_vzc8q-MemevSiPDHQrW5H3E0ovlkWO58WodB_Eg1inqV2ue6S2SrZYyKl9cLP6R0ORrS_j8udC/s400/IMG_2150.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674171891374738770" /></a><br /></div></div><div>A trip I never thought possible........</div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-2878789604169395192011-10-24T08:52:00.004-05:002011-10-24T09:12:50.466-05:00and the meaning of life is.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJomX-lhyef845GoObuwG4e8fYjaWJiaFxzNWinBjDa4kjjmarQSG_8KVEHX-xIX2SeasUjuBouYLLHG1LNMkxabbHBoEG6VoAT6Fb4Lu1K8Fuc-CcZxgokDBzAVqjjv7UvW13CuH5nyX/s1600/IMG_2165.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJomX-lhyef845GoObuwG4e8fYjaWJiaFxzNWinBjDa4kjjmarQSG_8KVEHX-xIX2SeasUjuBouYLLHG1LNMkxabbHBoEG6VoAT6Fb4Lu1K8Fuc-CcZxgokDBzAVqjjv7UvW13CuH5nyX/s400/IMG_2165.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667061052101924530" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ews-I1-sAC2RbdP5y3boHAs4q_YmBE8fvJYhatoyL_C_pWgBr8yUrC31dYBt3wChs8XqP4Cfq6jDakffNmypdVrwaiE5RAcOHip5VWixQPVnAagbZXJSp-tItZDg-jMF28h8m6DiQbw3/s1600/IMG_2142.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5VMg-IhQbTdxys-cbtC4jGIwkDW-s5IJp8ceT2bly6dSaO9JsCcBOL3hpFkKoLyNz01HNNJIFQ72JjhLXU6NT3o0wvzJJ4WMwCL3JWdEX1hVmiuR9WtNsQmo6c3yCVst0ROPDmo4Pop9b/s400/IMG_2179.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667060712300782258" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoDHvH56QXq3Dxd164elDl9z92a6SAe4wdzmK_eAa_cDT-dB1lBqgPbVqE2v9BAQS15TN2ahngCdJs43spoofA2fsQi4-3HAbS85nKq_Ogk35QsRkw5isKcT1ozO8MT0XO9lXQToii1IcT/s1600/IMG_2117.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoDHvH56QXq3Dxd164elDl9z92a6SAe4wdzmK_eAa_cDT-dB1lBqgPbVqE2v9BAQS15TN2ahngCdJs43spoofA2fsQi4-3HAbS85nKq_Ogk35QsRkw5isKcT1ozO8MT0XO9lXQToii1IcT/s400/IMG_2117.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667060711504383074" /></a><br />Family! Love! Laughter!! <div>What a wonderful weekend with family, playing, laughing, eating, relaxing, being totally entertained by little man. </div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-57143067091113974262011-10-10T19:45:00.003-05:002011-10-10T19:50:45.912-05:00Successful weekend<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuRZBt3J0Bu4jb8Bv0miUNK3VRrjNfB0IRbbeasF5eVw89kt8qvkO4Zad-vPUoRLFrO3e7Y_-FGlpAWBSXaWZnlK4oIdE4BgvWPLKiW2mRZ98mXNgO3VF8G3aerPs0BJ8F0NW6vNGKS5qt/s1600/reds.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuRZBt3J0Bu4jb8Bv0miUNK3VRrjNfB0IRbbeasF5eVw89kt8qvkO4Zad-vPUoRLFrO3e7Y_-FGlpAWBSXaWZnlK4oIdE4BgvWPLKiW2mRZ98mXNgO3VF8G3aerPs0BJ8F0NW6vNGKS5qt/s400/reds.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662029478332141042" /></a><br /><div>This was my setup at Texas Reds Festival. What a great weekend!! It has really inspired me to keep on keepin' on! I'm looking forward to getting back to painting. The music, art, food, and overall atmosphere was a privilege to be a part.</div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-67893653366237986432011-10-04T11:55:00.002-05:002011-10-05T20:27:34.182-05:00Festival<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwxOrzJIuHq_T4JwPtkMF8XlNUCpLano9I34EWzI-fDhBCsu-JIoExpT9KsHMK88v1XYxeMMnqD2NsfKqZ80fA7dA6aTg8xXQcnFQCIbJYd4lAxDPIazat7yuDq09JB0air1GXCHVJNNE/s1600/securedownload-30.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 362px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwxOrzJIuHq_T4JwPtkMF8XlNUCpLano9I34EWzI-fDhBCsu-JIoExpT9KsHMK88v1XYxeMMnqD2NsfKqZ80fA7dA6aTg8xXQcnFQCIbJYd4lAxDPIazat7yuDq09JB0air1GXCHVJNNE/s400/securedownload-30.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660184625365224386" /></a><br /><a href="http://tr.blog.bryantx.gov/">Texas Reds Festival</a> this weekend!! Check out the cool events...music, steak, wine, art.....<a href="http://tr.blog.bryantx.gov/">here</a>.Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439197005579778044.post-52899034064516051392011-09-24T12:16:00.006-05:002011-09-24T12:31:06.858-05:00Freedom<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCkJIQUH-WW8jPISCgIDuOl5ecemoOdvekLdHOQk0pCY7lTpFhT54tW03P572CU4wlGi_26rzO6eYgE4me-PWs0GDMQEHN5PtsBHnAxybVENwKUQ6kPyHiWLWChrYQvhy2U7Xe8YF3qa-9/s1600/birdcage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 127px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCkJIQUH-WW8jPISCgIDuOl5ecemoOdvekLdHOQk0pCY7lTpFhT54tW03P572CU4wlGi_26rzO6eYgE4me-PWs0GDMQEHN5PtsBHnAxybVENwKUQ6kPyHiWLWChrYQvhy2U7Xe8YF3qa-9/s400/birdcage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655976378221028802" /></a><div>"Freedom" 12x36<br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I read a book last summer and reread it again this summer and loved it just as much. It was touching, funny, and inspiring. One picture has stuck in my mind ever since. I blogged about it <a href="http://barbaragerman.blogspot.com/2010/07/great-summer-read.html">here</a>. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"> Cee Cee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman said,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;">"From a hook by one of the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;">windows hung a gold birdcage with its door propped open.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><div>'Do you have a pet bird?' I asked looking around the room.</div><div>'Oh, heavens, no. I'd never cage a bird. I can't imagine a worse fate, can you? I bought this cage at a market in Peru several years ago. I hung it here and wired the door open to remind myself how delicious freedom is---financial and otherwise."</div><div><br /></div><div>We take our freedom for granted....all kinds of freedom. Now, every time I see a birdcage in a</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;">store, I want to open the door. What a great analogy!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">In the painting "Freedom" the door is wide open on the cage and the word freedom is visible on the upper right hand side of the painting. Appreciate freedom.....financial and otherwise.<br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 68); "><br /></div></span></div>Barbara Germanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069129029304671867noreply@blogger.com0