when you like what comes out of what you hate

I've been sewing clothes and costumes for decades. But the truth is, I hate doing it. It's an act of will forcing myself to get through a project. I'll sit at the sewing machine just staring at it with all sorts of hate juice pouring into it. I feel compelled to sew anyway. I do … Continue reading when you like what comes out of what you hate →

a talent for making things difficult

My rendition of a Ron Burns paintingWhenever I visit my uncle who hosts the family reunion on my dad's side, I like to leave a silly painting as a thank you gift. Last year, I left a rendition of one of Ron Burns' pieces featuring a dog. I love Burns' colorful animal paintings! My uncle … Continue reading a talent for making things difficult →