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WUW: Your Inspiration Daily & Dying to Tell You

1/29/2014

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The first of the "grandma" references...
I have a feeling this post is going to be slightly different from what you're used to from me on Wednesdays.  But I know you'll like it.

A little of this, a little of that, and a smattering of laughter!
So first off...As an artist I'm more than a little sensitive about my work.  I know I create beautiful things, I know they're of good quality.  But sometimes I get that gremlin in my ear that tries to convince me that other people don't care.  Then something like this happens...

I was talking to a fellow creative.  He used to be a bit more involved with hand-making but now he says he's really getting into his writing.  In a conversation with him the other day he comments how, "I'm amazed how much you get done in a day!" (A familiar statement.) I think nothing of it because I've heard it before and I know why it amazes people.  Most aren't that into what they do.  Most just do the work to get by without having any passion for it.

What he goes on to say next...just wow.  "Sometimes I flip through your website because you inspire me so much."  Seriously?  I was shocked.  I've known the guy for years, perhaps only in the last few did I even share that I did artwork with him (I'm bad about talking to people about what I do mind you.)

I didn't know what to say.  I was utterly flattered and honored.  I inspired another person, another creative, to do what they love to do.  That is just so very cool to me and I had to share it with you.

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In other news, I finally got around to dying this lovely wool coat I own.  A bit of a "partied too hearty" fiasco got it stained and even the best and most diligent efforts of one of my stubborn Goats (the infamous Capricorn bestie) couldn't get it out.  Having had some RIT dye from a Libra artist I know I said what the hey?! I'll just dye it!

It was an interesting process - given that it was cold out with snow on the ground and I cleverly forgot to put socks on so had unpleasant surprises while carrying the dying bin to dump it.  I honestly meant to get before and afters and it just didn't work out like that... #bloggingfail.
Finally I had to share a funny observation from this week...I drive a grandma car (formerly owned by one), work for grandmas (I work in healthcare btw), and do grandma art (fiber arts for some reason have come to be synonymous with little old ladies).  I think I need to get a bumper sticker & mug that reads, "World's Best Grandma" and just say I'm preparing early...

In the comments below share with me...
  • Have you ever been paid a compliment from another in your field?
  • Ever dyed anything with RIT dye? How'd it go for you?
  • Does my status as a "would-be" grandma bring you mirth?

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Christine Boles link
2/3/2014 01:41:25 pm

What a beautiful compliment for your friend to give you! Everyone hopes to inspire others, and I believe that every one of us inspires someone, somehow, more than a few times in our lives ~ even if we don't hear about it. You got to experience the affirming feedback of someone saying, "you inspire me"!
I think that you'll do that many more times in your life!

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