Archive for November, 2007
The Hospice Gardeners
When my father was at Hospice, his room had French doors that opened onto a courtyard garden. The garden was, at that time, in transition, a fitting metaphor for that time in our lives. A man and a woman were working there, their hands digging into the clay soil. With their hands they carefully […]
Published by fromskilledhands on November 27th, 2007 tagged Uncategorized, creativity, Art, Musings, Craft, Change | 7 Comments »
The Spirit of Thanks
This is Thanksgiving week, a time, for me, at least, of reflection. Our lives are comprised of a series of “moments,” that, in the blink of an eye, can change our experience in ways we could never have imagined.
Last night, I visited my dear friend and neighbor at Hospice. She was unable to […]
Published by fromskilledhands on November 20th, 2007 tagged Here, Musings, Change | 6 Comments »
Why Buy Art?
Cathy Bennett answers the question clearly:
Why buy art?
-To lift your spirit
-To expand your spirit
-To meet your spirit
-To brighten your day
-To brighten your home
-To brighten your life
-To honor an artist
-To declare your value
-To have fun
-To know yourself
-To inspire yourself
-To inspire others
-To share your wealth
-To laugh
So many reasons.
Art feeds the spirit and soul; it […]