“I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ― Kurt Vonnegut
The Inspirational Collection is based on my belief in humanity, life, love, hopes, sorrow, dreams, healing and inspiration. Making a difference in the world by paying it forward.
The Inspirational Collection is based on my belief in humanity, life, love, hopes, sorrow, dreams, healing and inspiration. Making a difference in the world by paying it forward.
The Inspirational Collection is based on my belief in humanity, life, love, hopes, sorrow, dreams, healing and inspiration. Making a difference in the world, by paying it forward.
The Inspirational Collection is based on my belief in humanity, life, love, hopes, dreams, healing and inspiration. Making a difference in the world by paying it forward.
The Inspirational Collection is based on my belief in humanity, life, love, hopes, sorrow, dreams, healing and inspiration. Making a difference in the world by paying it forward.
The Inspirational Collection is based on my belief in humanity, life, love, hopes, dreams, pain, healing and inspiration. Making a difference in the world by paying it forward.
The Inspirational Collection is based on my belief in humanity, life, love, hopes, dreams, sorrow, healing and inspiration. Making a difference in the world by paying it forward.
One of my passions in life are the fine arts. I’ve studied it and have been blessed to being surrounded by artists, photographers, writers and musicians my entire life. What I didn’t know on my own or through college, had learned from family and friends along the way. I thank each and everyone one of them for those amazing experiences.
In a broad sense, art is skill in making or doing. The word art is often used in a more specialized way. Some individuals feel that broader definitions make art no more than a craft. They would prefer to use the name arts for such activites as painting a picture, writing a novel, or composing music. Activities such as these, designed only to produce a work of art, are often called fine arts. Decorative arts include ceramics. Graphic arts include all forms of printing, engraving, etching, photography, book publishing and binding. Art for many only include great paintings and sculpture. The useful arts such interior decorating, give everyone the chance to bring beauty and good taste into daily life. Music is one of the most expressive and satisfying of the arts for the creator, performer and audience.
Forms of art: Architecture, carving, ceramics, commercial art, cooking, dancing, decorative, drama, drawing, engraving, fashion, graphic, interior decorating, literature, lithography, motion picture, music, painting, photography, poetry, sculpture, theater and writing.
Styles of art: Arabesque, Baroque, Bauhaus, Byzantine, Carolingian, Christian, Classicism, Gothic, Naturalism, Pop, Realism, Rococo, Romanticism and Surrealism.
Music is one of my passions in life, for it’s my favorite universal language. One can express themselves in so many ways through this beautiful language. It sets the mood and feeds your soul. I love Jazz, blues, rock&roll, folk, classical, reggae, disco, pop, showtunes and more.
Music is a basic social and cultural activity of mankind. Music has existed in some form since the earliest days of man. A great musical instrument is man’s voice. He undoubtedly used his voice to express himself through music long before he thought of making music with instruments. Music can take many forms reflecting many different ways of life. All types of music have one thing in common. That is, all music is a form of communication in which sounds are deliberately organized in some manner for an artistic purpose. Composers and performers use music to communicate with their audience. Music for listening must be loud enough for you to follow all that is being played and sung. It is easy to accept music as a quiet background sound that helps provide a pleasant atmosphere. Groups of instruments are: String, wood-wind, brass, percussion, keyboard, vocals and so on.
Two of my biggest passions in life are music and dance.
Dance is the oldest and liveliest of the arts. We express our feelings in rhythm and body movement. Our ancestors left pictures and writings which told of their dances. The dance is the language of the body. It draws people together in their thoughts, feelings and emotions. A dancer can communicate any subject and idea to their audience. A dance can be social, allowing everyone to take part in it. As in poetry and song, the dance can be any style or form. Throughout the ages, the dancing body has inspired the musician, sculptor and painter. Much of our social dancing today is for the pleasure of companionship. The dance reaches its most beautiful form with those who treat it as an art. From primitive to ballet to folk to modern to jazz, dance is an endless language of fine beauty and art.
One of my passions in life is a fine wine. I’ve been to several tastings and have done my own research on wine. I’ve tasted many lovely wines imported from around the globe over the years…a beautiful thing indeed.
Wine is the fermented juice of the grape or some other fruit. A lovely and popular alcoholic drink. Poets have sung the praises of wine. Homer, Pliny and Shakespeare wrote of the friendliness of wine.
Omar Khayyan painted an immortal picture of contentment with his verse in the Rubaiyat, “A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread-and though”. The Greek God Dionysus (called Bacchus by the Romans) was the God of wine and looked on as the God of good living, lawgiver and promoter of civilization.
Wine has come down from the ages as part of religious celebrations such as the Roman Catholic Mass, Jewish Ceremonies and some Protestant Services. Many countries around the world produce various wines. Among them are Argentina, France, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Australia, Africa and the United States. California produces approximately 85 percent of the wine in the United States.
Many will bring you down
with pure joy from it
never be sad or frown
you’re a most BEAUTIFUL fit…
When others spread their hate
hold your smile in place
with love, it’s never too late
allow light upon your face…
When life becomes hard and unbearable
remember you’re admired by many
truly BEAUTIFUL in every single way
I leave you with these words from my heart and soul
with love always…
When the days grow cold
reach for my hand
to comfort and hold
for I do understand
Words cut like a knife
lean on me anyday
you’re not alone in life
I’m there in everyway
Never live in shame
you’re a most BEAUTIFUL flower
others are to blame
this is your finest hour
When you’re lost in pain
count on me being there
to shelter you from the rain
for I truly care
Live with all your heart
hold onto your dreams
I won’t let you fall apart
when your life’s in seams…
Shoot for the moon above
beautiful star for all infinity
my heart is with love
to give you for all eternity…
Be that bird in the sky
with a song in your heart
spread your wings and fly
with strength from the start…
When you’re at the end of your rope
feeling lost with nowhere to turn
remember you’re too important in this world
it would never be the same without you…
I leave you with these words from my heart and soul
with all my love always…
Never feel you’re alone
you can count on me anytime
our friendship has grown
no mountain we can’t climb
You’re loved by many
life would be sad without you
take this lucky penny
my love and friendship are true
Never give up on hope
stronger than you know
I’ll help you cope
when you’re feeling low
In the darkness of the night
you will always shine
when you need more light
I’ll give you mine
When misfortune falls upon you
life has become unbearable
darkness overshadowing light
take pause for reflection
heal your broken spirit
with hope for better days…
Unburden yourself of bitterness
that sits upon your soul
it will eat you up
never to let go…
Live, laugh and love
for time is too precious
to be wasted on pains
clouding your heart…
If the weight is too much
I leave you with these words…
Lean upon my strength
to lift you up
it’s with great length
I’ll never do harm
my love and compassion
outstretches my arm
Release those forbidden tears
of blackstained memories
washing off the years
Unburden your heavy heart
from its dead rage
it’s tearing you apart
Heal your scarred past
from the dark clouds
of it’s black overcast
Remember I’m always there
comforting and consoling
when it’s too much to bear
