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A Little Boy's Letter boy grandmother letter love world war two ww2 Aug 15, 2020

(Posted on former website 6.16.2013)

Today is Father’s Day and I want to update my FaceBook status with accolades and love about my dad.  For those who know my dad, he is a quiet, honest and steadfast man.   Since he was young, he thought of the needs of his family above his own.  He would stick ...
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What Advice Would You Give to Your Younger Self? art articulating sharing twitter younger self Aug 15, 2020

(posted on former website 4.4.2013)

I am starting a new creative adventure, and I want you involved!  It is ARTiculating: Loves, Lessons and Life.  And no art experience, or perfection is necessary. As well as, messes and mistakes are encouraged!

“ARTiculating” is a creative project started by Barba...

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Use Your Post-it Notes This Way love love bomb post-it Aug 14, 2020

(Posted on former website 2.20.2013)

Here’s something good to do.  Leave a note of love / appreciation in a book, at the library, on a public mirror, at a bus stop, on someone’s desk or door.  Below is a sampling of what I did at the school I teach at.  This was in the Jr. High Grils Washroom…

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Bring On The Wonder depression song wonder Aug 14, 2020

(posted on former webpage 1.31.2013)

The song Bring on the Wonder, sung by Sarah McLachlan and written by Susan Enan, spoke to me a year ago.  Sarah’s Laws of Illusion CD showcases many songs that express her hauntingly beautiful voice. Bring on the Wonder ‘wowed’ me and matched my mood and mindset...

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The Month of Dying growth osteophyte pain Aug 14, 2020

(posted on former website 11.18.2012)

This has been a rough month, and it is only the 18th.  Maybe subconsciously I knew bereavement was around the corner, as I dressed up as a Sugar Skull (Day of the Dead) for Halloween.  In reality, November is always a tough month because it is a reminder of my ...

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Let Me Introduce Myself artist teacher writer Aug 14, 2020

(posted on former webpage 8.5.2012)

My name is Barbara Burns.

I am an artist.  My first recorded drawing was when I was two years old, and in the years that have passed, I am still creating.  My works have ranged from literary formations to visual creations.  I work in numerous mediums that are two ...

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Are you Ready to Finally Start Painting?

The Beginner's Guide to Acrylics will give you all the information you need to start painting! It is something I wish I had when I first started with acrylics. Inside is a

  • checklist of supplies needed,
  • a list of colours to make all the colours of the world and more!

This is your first step in learning about acrylics. The sooner you start, the sooner you paint!

I want this Guide!