When I heard Gabor Mate was writing another book, I immediately went searching for it. Naturally it wasn't out yet. But a few months passed, it showed up and I ordered it. "The Myth of Normal" arrived at my doorstep via Amazon. I've just read the intro and I'm already underlying sections. 'Worse yet...

The air has gotten crisper. I will have to catch the stray cat, that I have been feeding, and pass it onto the local "SPCA." I really do want to keep it but I haven't told my partner yet. Perhaps if they have no room for it, then I can keep it! We already took in three strays, would a fourth matter?...

Today's #WednesdayWins is all for those who look after us. No, not our mom's, but I am thankful for them, but those in the medical profession. Yesterday, my partner had numerous medical appointments. For those in the city, it is common for those in rural Canada to have numerous appointments, or thin...

For this #ThirdDegreeThursday , I ask the question having to do with and of what type of computer do you have/use? My computer is old, old in computer years, 11 years old. So we have been on the lookout for a new computer. My computer is really slow and full to the brim

So the question is, What is ...

Happy Fall Equinox for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. This is the time for harvest, counting your blessings and a time toward stillness.

Today's #WednesdayWins has to do with my creative world. I love my journals. They are places where I share my happiness and pain, practice and play, and ...

Today I continued my work on the original pieces that will accompany my Artist Cards; these are for those who sign up for Art & Soul Insider newsletter. So far I have done a bit of collage, painting, and today, stencilling. I think stencils are so neat; I like how they add texture to the piece along...

Today is Thursday! What that means is it is #ThirdDegreeThursday ! Today's question is: Would you rather be a famous director or a famous actor? I gave my answer and a reason. It might surprise you! 

Just took a course with Lisa Cumes for my #WednesdayWins . She helped me with my one-liner for my business. I then purchased the Pitch Bundle and am fine-tuning it with these helpful additions.

So which one do you like the best, one or two.?...let me know!

1. I create specialty art classes. But th...

Tuesday's #ToolsAndTechniques are about a drawing technique called hatching. Hatching is drawing parallel lines... the closer the lines are together, the darker the value! Thus if you want a lighter value, you would draw the lines farther a part. Next week will be about a techniques called cross-hat...

Happy #TuesdayToolsAndTechniques ! Today is all about watercolours and a techniques called glazing. Layering one glazing on top of another, one can create form and dimensions! #art #artteacher #teachingonline #teachingartonline #glazing #watercolors #watercolours #barbaralynnburns #barbaraburns