Poet Maya Angelou died this past week. I am so grateful for the full life she lived and all the fabulous poetry she wrote. She was so much more than a poet, but I really love her poetry. She turned tragedy into inspiration. She found light in darkness. If I could inspire one person as much as she inspired me my life would be a success. Actually, I already consider my life a success. When I lay in bed for days with my migraines I have a lot of time to do nothing but reflect on things. I haven’t had one huge successful career, but I have had a number of professional sojourns that I consider successful. And I don’t think I’m finished yet. I have a few book ideas percolating in my head while I try to meditate. Also, I have been married for 20 years to a fabulous man, and we are not done yet, either. I am so looking forward to our adventures this summer. My 2 boys are nearly, sometimes, young men. This birthday greeting was for my older son’s 19th birthday. He is meeting with some successes lately that give me hope for his path. The decoration around the card is from the architectural details inside the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. We attended a concert there and saw the growth of my younger son’s friends and previous classmates. Oh, and I have made some art. I hope that somewhere in all of this I have provided more light than darkness in the world.
I made some adorable little wire hangers for a collage and made an extra one for here. I love getting ideas from all kinds of art and craft books. My color meditation collage is progressing nicely.
This layout was inspired by the book Art Journal Freedom by Dina Wakley. I am very happy with the way it turned out. Have a beautiful day.
lunanista 
I think they are lovely. It is only you who needs to be happy with your art journal because the journal is for you.
Onward and upward. I hope the next 20 years are as blessed as the last. 🙂
Thanks, Sue. I am so happy with my art journals, but I’m glad you like them too. Talk about onward and upward “accommodation in Katoomba.” I had never heard of this magical place. Your pictures are wonderful. My husband and I have always wanted to go to Australia and now we have a new destination to add to our list when we get there. Thanks for your kind wishes.
It is a truly beautiful place. My accommodation was actually a few kilometres from the Three Sisters however there are camp grounds right nearby if you are so inclined.