Lately, whenever I’ve seen something as beautiful as this…   Allure, 40×50. Casey Baugh (http://www.caseybaughfineart.com/) ….I have felt like throwing down my brush and giving up. It is hard to overcome the emotion of desperation in an environment lacking inspiration and routine. But I will persevere. Art has always been…

What’s been going on lately with me: Can’t decide which blog I want to use on a regular basis… right now it looks like I’ll just stick with posting on both at random and unpredictable times. (other blog: realhousewifechicago.blogspot.com) Visited a new church the weekend before last: Park Community ChurchAnd…

I’ve noticed that I really only write on my blog when something new/exciting or tragic/disappointing happens. Or if I’m in a bad mood…or an especially good mood. Basically: the extremes. As it so happens, none of those situations applies at this current moment (unless you count boredom an extreme–which I…

Well, I’ve been stuck in a bit of a rut lately…mentally, emotionally, phsyically and spiritually, as well. Not that there haven’t been some very bright moments in my life lately (visit to GA for a family reunion!), but I’ve been finding it easier and easier to wallow in doubt and…

Events of the last few days… Friday…Girls Night InMet lots of fun and friendly women; enjoyed some great food (a la Zhenya!) and sangria (a la Meghan!); valuable conversations; beautiful view from the top of Zhenya’s building; and an entertaining game of Apples to Apples. Saturday…Old Town Art Fair, part…

“Delight and true religion are as allied as root and flower; as indivisible as truth and certainty; they are, in fact, two precious jewels glittering side by side in a setting of gold.”—C.H. SpurgeonSpurgeon has a manner of expressing the realities of Christian living that is both poetic and literal–what…