Change is inevitable. And 2011 has brought two big changes into my life.
1. Seeing positive in the negative.
There's good news and bad news. The bad news is that the theatre company I run is broke. We had to give up the lease on our office and move out. We cancelled our spring 2011 productions as well. It's all tragically sad in a way that I'm not sure I have the words to express.
Here's a peek at just a few of the show postcards from our eight seasons:
But hey, we are survivors and have decided to spend the next year focused on developing some new work on a quiet and casual basis. We figure we'll take a look at the financial landscape in a year and then figure out where we stand.
I've done a lot of soul searching about this one and a little bit of crying. But I have decided that there is a bright silver lining: more free time! Yay! Perhaps this little hiatus will allow me to focus even more intensely on the visual art side of things. So, there is some positive in the negative.
2. John H. Snyder PLLC
Very, very proud to share that my husband, John, has left his big law job to follow a different dream: he has opened his very own boutique law firm! I couldn't be prouder of him. It's a daring and brave and scary move, but he's a brilliant attorney, so I have no doubt that he'll be successful!
He has been open for two weeks and he is so super happy and relaxed. Got to love that!
I used some new stencils from The Crafter's Workshop to create a layout about how proud I am!
The base of the layout is one of my faves (which is sadly no longer manufactured). It's 12×12 watercolor paper from Cardstock Couture.
I traced one of The Crafter's Workshop journaling stencils to create the journaling spot.
I used their awesome new herringbone stencil for the background. The letters for the title were hand cut from black cardstock.
Along the left edge I used a strip of Jenni Bowlin paper I've been saving forever, some Prima lace, and (of course) my favorite chevron stamp!
Thanks for letting me share all the news — good and bad!
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P.S. I thought I'd mention that while it was very easy to create a layout about piece-of-news #2, I haven't been able to scrapbook about piece-of-news #1. But I have talked about it in my art journal for months. There's some divide in my brain about layouts having to contain polished thoughts while my art journal allows for more sort of raw emotional rambling. Anyone else experience this?
Julie,
So sorry to hear you are going through sad moments… but hey… sometimes what looks like a problem can be in fact an opportunity. I’m sure you will remember this one day with a smile. Great postcards!
And congratulations on your husband’s dream coming true!
Maybe both happening at the same time is not a coincidence… who knows?
Have a happy and warm week!
Julie,
So sorry to hear you are going through sad moments… but hey… sometimes what looks like a problem can be in fact an opportunity. I’m sure you will remember this one day with a smile. Great postcards!
And congratulations on your husband’s dream coming true!
Maybe both happening at the same time is not a coincidence… who knows?
Have a happy and warm week!
Julie,
So sorry to hear you are going through sad moments… but hey… sometimes what looks like a problem can be in fact an opportunity. I’m sure you will remember this one day with a smile. Great postcards!
And congratulations on your husband’s dream coming true!
Maybe both happening at the same time is not a coincidence… who knows?
Have a happy and warm week!
Julie,
So sorry to hear you are going through sad moments… but hey… sometimes what looks like a problem can be in fact an opportunity. I’m sure you will remember this one day with a smile. Great postcards!
And congratulations on your husband’s dream coming true!
Maybe both happening at the same time is not a coincidence… who knows?
Have a happy and warm week!
I’m so sorry to hear the news about your theater company. Selfishly I am hopeful this will give you more time to create art as I enjoy your work so much. Congrats to your husband following his dream!
Susan
I’m so sorry to hear the news about your theater company. Selfishly I am hopeful this will give you more time to create art as I enjoy your work so much. Congrats to your husband following his dream!
Susan
I’m so sorry to hear the news about your theater company. Selfishly I am hopeful this will give you more time to create art as I enjoy your work so much. Congrats to your husband following his dream!
Susan
I’m so sorry to hear the news about your theater company. Selfishly I am hopeful this will give you more time to create art as I enjoy your work so much. Congrats to your husband following his dream!
Susan
Wow Julie, you have had SO much going on!! I’m so sorry about the theatre company. I had really hoped one day to be able to see one of your productions.
Big congratulations on your husband’s newest venture. Not many people are brave enough to do what it takes to make their dreams come true. All the best to the two of you. May 2011 be outstanding!!
Wow Julie, you have had SO much going on!! I’m so sorry about the theatre company. I had really hoped one day to be able to see one of your productions.
Big congratulations on your husband’s newest venture. Not many people are brave enough to do what it takes to make their dreams come true. All the best to the two of you. May 2011 be outstanding!!
Wow Julie, you have had SO much going on!! I’m so sorry about the theatre company. I had really hoped one day to be able to see one of your productions.
Big congratulations on your husband’s newest venture. Not many people are brave enough to do what it takes to make their dreams come true. All the best to the two of you. May 2011 be outstanding!!
Wow Julie, you have had SO much going on!! I’m so sorry about the theatre company. I had really hoped one day to be able to see one of your productions.
Big congratulations on your husband’s newest venture. Not many people are brave enough to do what it takes to make their dreams come true. All the best to the two of you. May 2011 be outstanding!!
Big hugs. I know how hard this must be for you. I really hope it opens up new doors & discover different paths. Huge Congrats to both you & the Hubby on the law firm. Exciting. I have to say I am the opposite on the feelings on scrapbook pages vs art journal. I spill more on my sb pages.
Big hugs. I know how hard this must be for you. I really hope it opens up new doors & discover different paths. Huge Congrats to both you & the Hubby on the law firm. Exciting. I have to say I am the opposite on the feelings on scrapbook pages vs art journal. I spill more on my sb pages.
Big hugs. I know how hard this must be for you. I really hope it opens up new doors & discover different paths. Huge Congrats to both you & the Hubby on the law firm. Exciting. I have to say I am the opposite on the feelings on scrapbook pages vs art journal. I spill more on my sb pages.
Big hugs. I know how hard this must be for you. I really hope it opens up new doors & discover different paths. Huge Congrats to both you & the Hubby on the law firm. Exciting. I have to say I am the opposite on the feelings on scrapbook pages vs art journal. I spill more on my sb pages.
I am so sorry to read this…I must say, you are sooo versatile! And seeing the good in something that bad takes a lot of strength. Congrats to your hubby, a very brave step in these times.
Take care – Irma
I am so sorry to read this…I must say, you are sooo versatile! And seeing the good in something that bad takes a lot of strength. Congrats to your hubby, a very brave step in these times.
Take care – Irma
I am so sorry to read this…I must say, you are sooo versatile! And seeing the good in something that bad takes a lot of strength. Congrats to your hubby, a very brave step in these times.
Take care – Irma
I am so sorry to read this…I must say, you are sooo versatile! And seeing the good in something that bad takes a lot of strength. Congrats to your hubby, a very brave step in these times.
Take care – Irma
Love love love that watercolour paper and design. Very cool!
Love love love that watercolour paper and design. Very cool!
Love love love that watercolour paper and design. Very cool!
Love love love that watercolour paper and design. Very cool!
Very sorry about the theatre, and oy, best of luck to your husband!! 🙂 I had to google “botique law firm”, but am not sure if I got it right, does it mean he’s going to have his own firm with other attorneys working for him, or is it a “collective” with other attorneys working for themselves but renting space together? Just curious 🙂
Very sorry about the theatre, and oy, best of luck to your husband!! 🙂 I had to google “botique law firm”, but am not sure if I got it right, does it mean he’s going to have his own firm with other attorneys working for him, or is it a “collective” with other attorneys working for themselves but renting space together? Just curious 🙂
Very sorry about the theatre, and oy, best of luck to your husband!! 🙂 I had to google “botique law firm”, but am not sure if I got it right, does it mean he’s going to have his own firm with other attorneys working for him, or is it a “collective” with other attorneys working for themselves but renting space together? Just curious 🙂
Very sorry about the theatre, and oy, best of luck to your husband!! 🙂 I had to google “botique law firm”, but am not sure if I got it right, does it mean he’s going to have his own firm with other attorneys working for him, or is it a “collective” with other attorneys working for themselves but renting space together? Just curious 🙂
So sorry and Yeay… both terms fit all the news, I think. I have the same as you – even in my art journals: making a layout/page about ‘heavy stuff’ takes longer – the emotion has to sink in a bit more before I can trow it on a page.
So sorry and Yeay… both terms fit all the news, I think. I have the same as you – even in my art journals: making a layout/page about ‘heavy stuff’ takes longer – the emotion has to sink in a bit more before I can trow it on a page.
So sorry and Yeay… both terms fit all the news, I think. I have the same as you – even in my art journals: making a layout/page about ‘heavy stuff’ takes longer – the emotion has to sink in a bit more before I can trow it on a page.
So sorry and Yeay… both terms fit all the news, I think. I have the same as you – even in my art journals: making a layout/page about ‘heavy stuff’ takes longer – the emotion has to sink in a bit more before I can trow it on a page.
Sorry about your theatre company but I am please you can see the silver lining.
I totally agree about emotion and journalling verses scraping. I think for me the difference is that I make lo’s knowing they are going to be looked at by others and my journal is for me, so the real deep emotion I don’t always want other people to read.
Sorry about your theatre company but I am please you can see the silver lining.
I totally agree about emotion and journalling verses scraping. I think for me the difference is that I make lo’s knowing they are going to be looked at by others and my journal is for me, so the real deep emotion I don’t always want other people to read.
Sorry about your theatre company but I am please you can see the silver lining.
I totally agree about emotion and journalling verses scraping. I think for me the difference is that I make lo’s knowing they are going to be looked at by others and my journal is for me, so the real deep emotion I don’t always want other people to read.
Sorry about your theatre company but I am please you can see the silver lining.
I totally agree about emotion and journalling verses scraping. I think for me the difference is that I make lo’s knowing they are going to be looked at by others and my journal is for me, so the real deep emotion I don’t always want other people to read.
Hi Julie! So sorry about the theater company…it was the other life that you seem so passionate about. But I do believe that when one door closes, another opens! I’m rooting for you from my end of the world! Congrats on the hubs being his own boss! 🙂
Try a little hidden journaling for #1.
Sending you a little sunshine from Singapore! 🙂
Hi Julie! So sorry about the theater company…it was the other life that you seem so passionate about. But I do believe that when one door closes, another opens! I’m rooting for you from my end of the world! Congrats on the hubs being his own boss! 🙂
Try a little hidden journaling for #1.
Sending you a little sunshine from Singapore! 🙂
Hi Julie! So sorry about the theater company…it was the other life that you seem so passionate about. But I do believe that when one door closes, another opens! I’m rooting for you from my end of the world! Congrats on the hubs being his own boss! 🙂
Try a little hidden journaling for #1.
Sending you a little sunshine from Singapore! 🙂
Hi Julie! So sorry about the theater company…it was the other life that you seem so passionate about. But I do believe that when one door closes, another opens! I’m rooting for you from my end of the world! Congrats on the hubs being his own boss! 🙂
Try a little hidden journaling for #1.
Sending you a little sunshine from Singapore! 🙂
Life can be hard sometimes. It is very sad to hear about your theatre company but I admire you seeing something positive in something sad. Although I’m not very religious, I believe that when God closes a door he opens a window somewhere. Congrats to your hubs for following his dream!!
And about that emotional journaling..I must admit that i’m not even close to writing it in my art journal. It stays in my head, safe and just for me! For now I’m fine with that..but maybe some day?
Life can be hard sometimes. It is very sad to hear about your theatre company but I admire you seeing something positive in something sad. Although I’m not very religious, I believe that when God closes a door he opens a window somewhere. Congrats to your hubs for following his dream!!
And about that emotional journaling..I must admit that i’m not even close to writing it in my art journal. It stays in my head, safe and just for me! For now I’m fine with that..but maybe some day?
Life can be hard sometimes. It is very sad to hear about your theatre company but I admire you seeing something positive in something sad. Although I’m not very religious, I believe that when God closes a door he opens a window somewhere. Congrats to your hubs for following his dream!!
And about that emotional journaling..I must admit that i’m not even close to writing it in my art journal. It stays in my head, safe and just for me! For now I’m fine with that..but maybe some day?
Life can be hard sometimes. It is very sad to hear about your theatre company but I admire you seeing something positive in something sad. Although I’m not very religious, I believe that when God closes a door he opens a window somewhere. Congrats to your hubs for following his dream!!
And about that emotional journaling..I must admit that i’m not even close to writing it in my art journal. It stays in my head, safe and just for me! For now I’m fine with that..but maybe some day?
I’m so sorry for you. It said ‘When it closes a door, will open a bigger ones’ (more or less) . Hope this change could bring new chances!
I’m so sorry for you. It said ‘When it closes a door, will open a bigger ones’ (more or less) . Hope this change could bring new chances!
I’m so sorry for you. It said ‘When it closes a door, will open a bigger ones’ (more or less) . Hope this change could bring new chances!
I’m so sorry for you. It said ‘When it closes a door, will open a bigger ones’ (more or less) . Hope this change could bring new chances!
So sorry to hear about milkcan- huge hugs my friend. But I know all will work out perfectly!!! Congrats to your hubs!!
will hug you in person!
So sorry to hear about milkcan- huge hugs my friend. But I know all will work out perfectly!!! Congrats to your hubs!!
will hug you in person!
So sorry to hear about milkcan- huge hugs my friend. But I know all will work out perfectly!!! Congrats to your hubs!!
will hug you in person!
So sorry to hear about milkcan- huge hugs my friend. But I know all will work out perfectly!!! Congrats to your hubs!!
will hug you in person!
The best news is how you handled both the good and bad! Congratulations to you both. Your very obviously talented theatre company will find new and more fruitful expression and so will you. Your courageous and gallant husband will be find just resolutions for more clients. May everyone move forward with peace in your hearts and homes. Thank you for sharing your work and life with fearless beauty.
The best news is how you handled both the good and bad! Congratulations to you both. Your very obviously talented theatre company will find new and more fruitful expression and so will you. Your courageous and gallant husband will be find just resolutions for more clients. May everyone move forward with peace in your hearts and homes. Thank you for sharing your work and life with fearless beauty.
The best news is how you handled both the good and bad! Congratulations to you both. Your very obviously talented theatre company will find new and more fruitful expression and so will you. Your courageous and gallant husband will be find just resolutions for more clients. May everyone move forward with peace in your hearts and homes. Thank you for sharing your work and life with fearless beauty.
The best news is how you handled both the good and bad! Congratulations to you both. Your very obviously talented theatre company will find new and more fruitful expression and so will you. Your courageous and gallant husband will be find just resolutions for more clients. May everyone move forward with peace in your hearts and homes. Thank you for sharing your work and life with fearless beauty.
So sorry to hear your news but kudos to you for sharing it and seeing that there is a positive side. And, congratulations on your husband’s news! That’s awesome!
So sorry to hear your news but kudos to you for sharing it and seeing that there is a positive side. And, congratulations on your husband’s news! That’s awesome!
So sorry to hear your news but kudos to you for sharing it and seeing that there is a positive side. And, congratulations on your husband’s news! That’s awesome!
So sorry to hear your news but kudos to you for sharing it and seeing that there is a positive side. And, congratulations on your husband’s news! That’s awesome!
I try to always keep in mind the old adage: when one door closes, another opens. It works with windows too. And life challenges too.
It seems clear you are choosing to face your personal challenges with an upbeat attitude. I admire that!
I wish you well and all the best on your hubby’s new venture!
I try to always keep in mind the old adage: when one door closes, another opens. It works with windows too. And life challenges too.
It seems clear you are choosing to face your personal challenges with an upbeat attitude. I admire that!
I wish you well and all the best on your hubby’s new venture!
I try to always keep in mind the old adage: when one door closes, another opens. It works with windows too. And life challenges too.
It seems clear you are choosing to face your personal challenges with an upbeat attitude. I admire that!
I wish you well and all the best on your hubby’s new venture!
I try to always keep in mind the old adage: when one door closes, another opens. It works with windows too. And life challenges too.
It seems clear you are choosing to face your personal challenges with an upbeat attitude. I admire that!
I wish you well and all the best on your hubby’s new venture!
Julie,
I am so sorry about your theatre company. Unwanted change is so unwelcome and therefore hard to deal with.
Congratulations to your husband. If he is as committed as you are, his new firm will be a great success.
To your question about scrapbooking difficult parts of life: I don’t. To me a scrapbook is a public venue. And though I might create a page about my husband dying, the scrapbook page would go something like “Boy was that hard!”. The private journal, or art page would have all the horrors of that time. I don’t think everyone should know this. Nor do I want to subject my most intimate feelings to judgement at worst, or a flip comment at best.
Take care and do something that makes you feel good.
Julie,
I am so sorry about your theatre company. Unwanted change is so unwelcome and therefore hard to deal with.
Congratulations to your husband. If he is as committed as you are, his new firm will be a great success.
To your question about scrapbooking difficult parts of life: I don’t. To me a scrapbook is a public venue. And though I might create a page about my husband dying, the scrapbook page would go something like “Boy was that hard!”. The private journal, or art page would have all the horrors of that time. I don’t think everyone should know this. Nor do I want to subject my most intimate feelings to judgement at worst, or a flip comment at best.
Take care and do something that makes you feel good.
Julie,
I am so sorry about your theatre company. Unwanted change is so unwelcome and therefore hard to deal with.
Congratulations to your husband. If he is as committed as you are, his new firm will be a great success.
To your question about scrapbooking difficult parts of life: I don’t. To me a scrapbook is a public venue. And though I might create a page about my husband dying, the scrapbook page would go something like “Boy was that hard!”. The private journal, or art page would have all the horrors of that time. I don’t think everyone should know this. Nor do I want to subject my most intimate feelings to judgement at worst, or a flip comment at best.
Take care and do something that makes you feel good.
Julie,
I am so sorry about your theatre company. Unwanted change is so unwelcome and therefore hard to deal with.
Congratulations to your husband. If he is as committed as you are, his new firm will be a great success.
To your question about scrapbooking difficult parts of life: I don’t. To me a scrapbook is a public venue. And though I might create a page about my husband dying, the scrapbook page would go something like “Boy was that hard!”. The private journal, or art page would have all the horrors of that time. I don’t think everyone should know this. Nor do I want to subject my most intimate feelings to judgement at worst, or a flip comment at best.
Take care and do something that makes you feel good.
Julie, All I can do is echo the comments above. Sad to hear about Milkcan, and glad to hear of your husband’s new venture. Hang in there!
Julie, All I can do is echo the comments above. Sad to hear about Milkcan, and glad to hear of your husband’s new venture. Hang in there!
Julie, All I can do is echo the comments above. Sad to hear about Milkcan, and glad to hear of your husband’s new venture. Hang in there!
Julie, All I can do is echo the comments above. Sad to hear about Milkcan, and glad to hear of your husband’s new venture. Hang in there!
I always need time for my brain to come to terms with events…so it will be many months after an event before I will scrap it. Everything is much clearer with time.
I always need time for my brain to come to terms with events…so it will be many months after an event before I will scrap it. Everything is much clearer with time.
I always need time for my brain to come to terms with events…so it will be many months after an event before I will scrap it. Everything is much clearer with time.
I always need time for my brain to come to terms with events…so it will be many months after an event before I will scrap it. Everything is much clearer with time.
My husband lost his job last summer and while at the time it was horrifying and frightening and crushing, it turned out to be a perfect opportunity- a friend’s company swooped in six weeks later and gave him the opportunity of a lifetime. He wouldn’t have been courageous enough to make that leap if all the bad things hadn’t sort of *forced* him to be at the exact place at the exact right time.
I don’t have a bad feeling about Milk Can actually- I sort of believe this may be setting you guys up for something much bigger. I know it’s crushing, though. *hugs* Just see where it takes you, and be patient and kind with yourself because this will be an emotional and challenging time.
Congrats on your hubby’s law firm! Much success to him!
btw, I’ve been keeping up with your Journal Every Day challenge, even though I have not posted about it much. Every day when I debate not doing it, I imagine the hundreds of us, sitting down at our desks and opening the cap to a marker or dabbing some paint on our brushes, and just making a simple mark. That’s all it takes to inspire me. Thank you for creating this movement for us!
My husband lost his job last summer and while at the time it was horrifying and frightening and crushing, it turned out to be a perfect opportunity- a friend’s company swooped in six weeks later and gave him the opportunity of a lifetime. He wouldn’t have been courageous enough to make that leap if all the bad things hadn’t sort of *forced* him to be at the exact place at the exact right time.
I don’t have a bad feeling about Milk Can actually- I sort of believe this may be setting you guys up for something much bigger. I know it’s crushing, though. *hugs* Just see where it takes you, and be patient and kind with yourself because this will be an emotional and challenging time.
Congrats on your hubby’s law firm! Much success to him!
btw, I’ve been keeping up with your Journal Every Day challenge, even though I have not posted about it much. Every day when I debate not doing it, I imagine the hundreds of us, sitting down at our desks and opening the cap to a marker or dabbing some paint on our brushes, and just making a simple mark. That’s all it takes to inspire me. Thank you for creating this movement for us!
My husband lost his job last summer and while at the time it was horrifying and frightening and crushing, it turned out to be a perfect opportunity- a friend’s company swooped in six weeks later and gave him the opportunity of a lifetime. He wouldn’t have been courageous enough to make that leap if all the bad things hadn’t sort of *forced* him to be at the exact place at the exact right time.
I don’t have a bad feeling about Milk Can actually- I sort of believe this may be setting you guys up for something much bigger. I know it’s crushing, though. *hugs* Just see where it takes you, and be patient and kind with yourself because this will be an emotional and challenging time.
Congrats on your hubby’s law firm! Much success to him!
btw, I’ve been keeping up with your Journal Every Day challenge, even though I have not posted about it much. Every day when I debate not doing it, I imagine the hundreds of us, sitting down at our desks and opening the cap to a marker or dabbing some paint on our brushes, and just making a simple mark. That’s all it takes to inspire me. Thank you for creating this movement for us!
My husband lost his job last summer and while at the time it was horrifying and frightening and crushing, it turned out to be a perfect opportunity- a friend’s company swooped in six weeks later and gave him the opportunity of a lifetime. He wouldn’t have been courageous enough to make that leap if all the bad things hadn’t sort of *forced* him to be at the exact place at the exact right time.
I don’t have a bad feeling about Milk Can actually- I sort of believe this may be setting you guys up for something much bigger. I know it’s crushing, though. *hugs* Just see where it takes you, and be patient and kind with yourself because this will be an emotional and challenging time.
Congrats on your hubby’s law firm! Much success to him!
btw, I’ve been keeping up with your Journal Every Day challenge, even though I have not posted about it much. Every day when I debate not doing it, I imagine the hundreds of us, sitting down at our desks and opening the cap to a marker or dabbing some paint on our brushes, and just making a simple mark. That’s all it takes to inspire me. Thank you for creating this movement for us!
Julie, I’m sorry your company has had to fold. Hopefully, a new and better venture will open up for you! I wish your hubby all the luck in the world in his new practice! You really do have some major changes going on, and I admire your upbeat attitude!
Julie, I’m sorry your company has had to fold. Hopefully, a new and better venture will open up for you! I wish your hubby all the luck in the world in his new practice! You really do have some major changes going on, and I admire your upbeat attitude!
Julie, I’m sorry your company has had to fold. Hopefully, a new and better venture will open up for you! I wish your hubby all the luck in the world in his new practice! You really do have some major changes going on, and I admire your upbeat attitude!
Julie, I’m sorry your company has had to fold. Hopefully, a new and better venture will open up for you! I wish your hubby all the luck in the world in his new practice! You really do have some major changes going on, and I admire your upbeat attitude!
It takes a strong person to be able to see the positive in the seemingly negative. And that’s not to say that tears are only for the weak. Perhaps Milk Can will lie dormant and gather resources to emerge as something even greater, a Milk Truck, perhaps!
Wishing John much success in his new venture, and wishing you both some good nights’ sleep!
It takes a strong person to be able to see the positive in the seemingly negative. And that’s not to say that tears are only for the weak. Perhaps Milk Can will lie dormant and gather resources to emerge as something even greater, a Milk Truck, perhaps!
Wishing John much success in his new venture, and wishing you both some good nights’ sleep!
It takes a strong person to be able to see the positive in the seemingly negative. And that’s not to say that tears are only for the weak. Perhaps Milk Can will lie dormant and gather resources to emerge as something even greater, a Milk Truck, perhaps!
Wishing John much success in his new venture, and wishing you both some good nights’ sleep!
It takes a strong person to be able to see the positive in the seemingly negative. And that’s not to say that tears are only for the weak. Perhaps Milk Can will lie dormant and gather resources to emerge as something even greater, a Milk Truck, perhaps!
Wishing John much success in his new venture, and wishing you both some good nights’ sleep!
Congrats to your hubby for his daring move.
Congrats to Milk Can Theater Company for all the wonderful entertainment that it has provided! 2011 is certainly starting out with big changes for your family Julie.
May the “free time” that you have be filled in with new adventures (or left open as you see fit). My art journal has the “messy” stuff which my life is made up of and my LO’s are polished for public viewing. Although I must say that I have one 12X12 album which is just for my eyes (or shown to close friends) on difficult topics.
Congrats to your hubby for his daring move.
Congrats to Milk Can Theater Company for all the wonderful entertainment that it has provided! 2011 is certainly starting out with big changes for your family Julie.
May the “free time” that you have be filled in with new adventures (or left open as you see fit). My art journal has the “messy” stuff which my life is made up of and my LO’s are polished for public viewing. Although I must say that I have one 12X12 album which is just for my eyes (or shown to close friends) on difficult topics.
Congrats to your hubby for his daring move.
Congrats to Milk Can Theater Company for all the wonderful entertainment that it has provided! 2011 is certainly starting out with big changes for your family Julie.
May the “free time” that you have be filled in with new adventures (or left open as you see fit). My art journal has the “messy” stuff which my life is made up of and my LO’s are polished for public viewing. Although I must say that I have one 12X12 album which is just for my eyes (or shown to close friends) on difficult topics.
Congrats to your hubby for his daring move.
Congrats to Milk Can Theater Company for all the wonderful entertainment that it has provided! 2011 is certainly starting out with big changes for your family Julie.
May the “free time” that you have be filled in with new adventures (or left open as you see fit). My art journal has the “messy” stuff which my life is made up of and my LO’s are polished for public viewing. Although I must say that I have one 12X12 album which is just for my eyes (or shown to close friends) on difficult topics.
I’m so sorry to hear about the theater company. I was part of a folk venue for several years that began to split apart for various reasons, and my husband and I decided to leave. We miss being part of that community a lot. But you are certainly correct in that you have more free time now!
Speaking of which, I have lots of it too, having lost my university job in June ’09. I am trying to make the best of it. Funnily enough, I was in the legal field myself (admin. asst.) for 13 years before getting my BA in English. I wish your husband well in his new venture!
And aren’t Crafters’ Workshop stencils THE BEST???
I’m so sorry to hear about the theater company. I was part of a folk venue for several years that began to split apart for various reasons, and my husband and I decided to leave. We miss being part of that community a lot. But you are certainly correct in that you have more free time now!
Speaking of which, I have lots of it too, having lost my university job in June ’09. I am trying to make the best of it. Funnily enough, I was in the legal field myself (admin. asst.) for 13 years before getting my BA in English. I wish your husband well in his new venture!
And aren’t Crafters’ Workshop stencils THE BEST???
I’m so sorry to hear about the theater company. I was part of a folk venue for several years that began to split apart for various reasons, and my husband and I decided to leave. We miss being part of that community a lot. But you are certainly correct in that you have more free time now!
Speaking of which, I have lots of it too, having lost my university job in June ’09. I am trying to make the best of it. Funnily enough, I was in the legal field myself (admin. asst.) for 13 years before getting my BA in English. I wish your husband well in his new venture!
And aren’t Crafters’ Workshop stencils THE BEST???
I’m so sorry to hear about the theater company. I was part of a folk venue for several years that began to split apart for various reasons, and my husband and I decided to leave. We miss being part of that community a lot. But you are certainly correct in that you have more free time now!
Speaking of which, I have lots of it too, having lost my university job in June ’09. I am trying to make the best of it. Funnily enough, I was in the legal field myself (admin. asst.) for 13 years before getting my BA in English. I wish your husband well in his new venture!
And aren’t Crafters’ Workshop stencils THE BEST???
Your attitude and approach to the news about your company is inspiring. Seriously. Hugs,
Mandy
Your attitude and approach to the news about your company is inspiring. Seriously. Hugs,
Mandy
Your attitude and approach to the news about your company is inspiring. Seriously. Hugs,
Mandy
Your attitude and approach to the news about your company is inspiring. Seriously. Hugs,
Mandy
Julie, So many people have expressed their feelings of sadness and hope for you. You give a lot to all of us in time and creativity and encouragment and we all appreciate it very much. Everyone of us wishes you nothing but success and happiness in 2011 and will be sending positive energy your way. Penny
Julie, So many people have expressed their feelings of sadness and hope for you. You give a lot to all of us in time and creativity and encouragment and we all appreciate it very much. Everyone of us wishes you nothing but success and happiness in 2011 and will be sending positive energy your way. Penny
Julie, So many people have expressed their feelings of sadness and hope for you. You give a lot to all of us in time and creativity and encouragment and we all appreciate it very much. Everyone of us wishes you nothing but success and happiness in 2011 and will be sending positive energy your way. Penny
Julie, So many people have expressed their feelings of sadness and hope for you. You give a lot to all of us in time and creativity and encouragment and we all appreciate it very much. Everyone of us wishes you nothing but success and happiness in 2011 and will be sending positive energy your way. Penny
congrats to your husband for taking such a big step! sorry you’re facing uncertainty with milkcan, I’m sure you’ll find the perfect way to scrap what you need to when you need to do it.
congrats to your husband for taking such a big step! sorry you’re facing uncertainty with milkcan, I’m sure you’ll find the perfect way to scrap what you need to when you need to do it.
congrats to your husband for taking such a big step! sorry you’re facing uncertainty with milkcan, I’m sure you’ll find the perfect way to scrap what you need to when you need to do it.
congrats to your husband for taking such a big step! sorry you’re facing uncertainty with milkcan, I’m sure you’ll find the perfect way to scrap what you need to when you need to do it.
I’m so sorry about your theater company.
I find it hard to create layouts about subjects that are too raw & fresh. It seems much easier to write in a journal/art journal about messier feelings. I really had to give myself time before I made a layout about my dad. I think it was several years after he passed away that I was finally able to do something that felt right.
Great news about your husband starting a new law firm! This is the first I’ve heard about a “boutique law firm.” Interesting!
I’m so sorry about your theater company.
I find it hard to create layouts about subjects that are too raw & fresh. It seems much easier to write in a journal/art journal about messier feelings. I really had to give myself time before I made a layout about my dad. I think it was several years after he passed away that I was finally able to do something that felt right.
Great news about your husband starting a new law firm! This is the first I’ve heard about a “boutique law firm.” Interesting!
I’m so sorry about your theater company.
I find it hard to create layouts about subjects that are too raw & fresh. It seems much easier to write in a journal/art journal about messier feelings. I really had to give myself time before I made a layout about my dad. I think it was several years after he passed away that I was finally able to do something that felt right.
Great news about your husband starting a new law firm! This is the first I’ve heard about a “boutique law firm.” Interesting!
I’m so sorry about your theater company.
I find it hard to create layouts about subjects that are too raw & fresh. It seems much easier to write in a journal/art journal about messier feelings. I really had to give myself time before I made a layout about my dad. I think it was several years after he passed away that I was finally able to do something that felt right.
Great news about your husband starting a new law firm! This is the first I’ve heard about a “boutique law firm.” Interesting!
I’m so sorry to hear about your company. Hang in there! I love the page!
I’m so sorry to hear about your company. Hang in there! I love the page!
I’m so sorry to hear about your company. Hang in there! I love the page!
I’m so sorry to hear about your company. Hang in there! I love the page!
Julie, I am so sorry about your theatre company. But I am looking forward to seeing all your new creations.
Smile!
Julie, I am so sorry about your theatre company. But I am looking forward to seeing all your new creations.
Smile!
Julie, I am so sorry about your theatre company. But I am looking forward to seeing all your new creations.
Smile!
Julie, I am so sorry about your theatre company. But I am looking forward to seeing all your new creations.
Smile!
I love that you see the silver lining! There is always a reason, we just need to let things happen. Unfortunately we don’t always like what happens at first. I’m sure you’ll come back stronger than ever! And big congrats to hubby! How cool! it’s so exciting to follow a dream!
I love that you see the silver lining! There is always a reason, we just need to let things happen. Unfortunately we don’t always like what happens at first. I’m sure you’ll come back stronger than ever! And big congrats to hubby! How cool! it’s so exciting to follow a dream!
I love that you see the silver lining! There is always a reason, we just need to let things happen. Unfortunately we don’t always like what happens at first. I’m sure you’ll come back stronger than ever! And big congrats to hubby! How cool! it’s so exciting to follow a dream!
I love that you see the silver lining! There is always a reason, we just need to let things happen. Unfortunately we don’t always like what happens at first. I’m sure you’ll come back stronger than ever! And big congrats to hubby! How cool! it’s so exciting to follow a dream!
You give us such inspiration, Julie.. so know that even without the theatre company, you have a lot of people whose lives you touch in different yet deep way. More adventures in art to come, I am sure!
You give us such inspiration, Julie.. so know that even without the theatre company, you have a lot of people whose lives you touch in different yet deep way. More adventures in art to come, I am sure!
You give us such inspiration, Julie.. so know that even without the theatre company, you have a lot of people whose lives you touch in different yet deep way. More adventures in art to come, I am sure!
You give us such inspiration, Julie.. so know that even without the theatre company, you have a lot of people whose lives you touch in different yet deep way. More adventures in art to come, I am sure!
That’s life, I guess… One door closes, but there is always another one that opens. And if I understand correctly, the first one didn’t exactly close… A lot of things can happen, just think positive! Wishing you all the best!
That’s life, I guess… One door closes, but there is always another one that opens. And if I understand correctly, the first one didn’t exactly close… A lot of things can happen, just think positive! Wishing you all the best!
That’s life, I guess… One door closes, but there is always another one that opens. And if I understand correctly, the first one didn’t exactly close… A lot of things can happen, just think positive! Wishing you all the best!
That’s life, I guess… One door closes, but there is always another one that opens. And if I understand correctly, the first one didn’t exactly close… A lot of things can happen, just think positive! Wishing you all the best!
So sorry to hear about the theater company but feel excites about your hubby’s new law firm.
Wishing both of you the best in new path.
So sorry to hear about the theater company but feel excites about your hubby’s new law firm.
Wishing both of you the best in new path.
So sorry to hear about the theater company but feel excites about your hubby’s new law firm.
Wishing both of you the best in new path.
So sorry to hear about the theater company but feel excites about your hubby’s new law firm.
Wishing both of you the best in new path.
My family calls these times – boo-rah. Boo…your wonderful company has had to close its doors. I know that you have invested so much time and love into this endeavor and will continue to explore this area of creativity in other ways. Rah….While it is sad that you are no longer able to enjoy this creative aspect of your life there are so many open doors waiting for you to choose to enter. You are so creative and inventive and bring such inspiration to so many people. Who knows,maybe your own television show is in your future. Whatever you decide to do, your loyal following will be here for you.
My family calls these times – boo-rah. Boo…your wonderful company has had to close its doors. I know that you have invested so much time and love into this endeavor and will continue to explore this area of creativity in other ways. Rah….While it is sad that you are no longer able to enjoy this creative aspect of your life there are so many open doors waiting for you to choose to enter. You are so creative and inventive and bring such inspiration to so many people. Who knows,maybe your own television show is in your future. Whatever you decide to do, your loyal following will be here for you.
My family calls these times – boo-rah. Boo…your wonderful company has had to close its doors. I know that you have invested so much time and love into this endeavor and will continue to explore this area of creativity in other ways. Rah….While it is sad that you are no longer able to enjoy this creative aspect of your life there are so many open doors waiting for you to choose to enter. You are so creative and inventive and bring such inspiration to so many people. Who knows,maybe your own television show is in your future. Whatever you decide to do, your loyal following will be here for you.
My family calls these times – boo-rah. Boo…your wonderful company has had to close its doors. I know that you have invested so much time and love into this endeavor and will continue to explore this area of creativity in other ways. Rah….While it is sad that you are no longer able to enjoy this creative aspect of your life there are so many open doors waiting for you to choose to enter. You are so creative and inventive and bring such inspiration to so many people. Who knows,maybe your own television show is in your future. Whatever you decide to do, your loyal following will be here for you.