Understanding we are Worthy, Capable, Connected, and Called to Adventure for a more Joyful and Resilient Life
There has been a recent challenge going around on social media. Dolly Parton started it, so it is called the Dolly Parton challenge. Here's the picture that started it all: She wrote, "Get you a woman who can do it all". So pretty soon people started following suit and posting four different pictures of themselves… Continue reading Social Media Slugs: A Whimsical Watercolor
An underwater birthday party: I have been imagining such a painting for a few weeks now, and I finally had the change to paint it. By the way, my friend, M.B. Henry recently wrote an awesome and fascinating post about a big blue whale that ended up in Oklahoma, of all places. You can read… Continue reading Underwater Birthday Party: A Whimsical Watercolor
Hello, I am Mr. Lumpkins—Genius extraordinaire. I am special. The Greatest, some say. Only truly special people understand me. And if you are reading this, I know you must be one of those special people. So I am going to let you in on a little secret: I have a plan. One day I will… Continue reading Mr. Lumpkins Lets You in on a Secret
Our democracy (in the U.S.) is going through a bit of a rough patch right now. It's not surprising. Democracy is hard sometimes. But I have hope for democracy, and here is why. Anytime anyone practices the following virtues, they strengthen democracy: Kindness: Use your words to strengthen people's spirits, not crush them. Compassion: Recognize… Continue reading Slugs for Democracy: A Whimsical Watercolor
Sometimes we have days that feel a little discombobulated. If you are having one of those days, here's a discombobulated slug to empathize with you. You're going to make it, Friend. ***** If you enjoyed this post, please consider sharing it on social media. You might also like these posts: Slug Cartoons for People Having… Continue reading Discombobulated Slug: A Whimsical Watercolor
Read all about it: Bigfoot goes to college! Because of growing up in Oregon, I have a long-time fascination with Bigfoot sightings. This fascination led me to discover an interesting documentary on Amazon about Bigfoot the other day. (Here’s the documentary*.) One part of the documentary detailed the common characteristics of most "Bigfoot encounters". For… Continue reading Bigfoot Goes to College: A Whimsical Watercolor
The other day I was washing dishes, and I looked out the window onto the back porch where I have some potted herbs on my patio. There was a little squirrel hanging out in my basil plant, living life and feeling good. And I don't blame him. That basil smells really good.
During the last couple of weeks, I have been enjoying drawing these intricate pictures. Here is one you can download to paint or color. ***** If you enjoyed this post, please consider sharing on social media.
Bigfoot and cardinals: two of my favorite things to draw and paint. So they certainly belong in a post together. Cheers to you, Friends. ***** If you enjoyed this post, please consider sharing on social media. You might also like this post: Bigfoot Affirmations for a Groovy State of Mind
It may seem odd to suggest that coloring is a contemplative practice. After all, the phrase contemplative practice sounds very grown-up, serious, and even mysterious. Coloring, on the other hand, is child's play, lighthearted, and easy as a walk in the park on a sunny day. Can coloring really be contemplative? Contemplative practices are activities… Continue reading Coloring: A Contemplative Practice