Last year I launched a Patreon page for my art after many of you asked to support me on a monthly basis. One of the fun perks that I made available was an exclusive monthly art print that is availanle to patrons at the $50 level and up.
My Patreon was received with such warm enthusiasm that I felt my creativity spark and dset aflame with so many new ideas. It was a truly fantastic and heart-warming experience. (more…)
Each month I release a new exclusive art print for my Patreon supporters. This month I added a little something extra: an exclusive look at my first short story which accompanies the art.
A peek at the art print is right here, and a preview of the story is below. To read the whole thing, support me on Patreon today. (more…)
I am not ashamed of getting divorced. Divorce has been a winnowing experience for me.
First, I cleared physical clutter from my life, giving up things that I did not need in order to stay close to my girls. I budgeted carefully, gave up my car and simplified my spending habits so that I could stay home.
Then I cleared out emotional clutter, letting go of relationships with people who did not believe in me. I was told to get a real job or to stop homeschooling or to parent differently. I was told that everything bad that was happening to me was my fault.
But there were other people, people who stood by me, and I couldn’t have made it through this year without their support. (more…)
