Photo Collage Friday {Number Fourteen}

These are all sky photos taken on my iPhone. I created this collage on my iPhone as well. It has been so sunny and hot here in Joplin, I really wanted to combine all of the beautiful sky images I have captured lately...especially when they reflect a bit of rain (which everyone is praying for daily).

Only one more week until I am back to school. I wish summer could last a little bit longer!!

{Inspired} 2008 A Call to Comment

On of my goals this year was to select a word to sum up my year in 2009. It was one of my New Year's resolutions. My word for this year: Inspire. As I said on January 4th, "It is my goal this year to live a life that will inspire others. I want to inspire my students, friends and family members to follow their creative ambitions and do things that make them happy. I hope that I can do this through my blog and my scrap books."

Have I achieved my goal? I have sort of made a mental note of instances where people at work have told me that I inspired them to do something....(Robyn, Aprons) and when my friends have said that I inspired them (Jack, political activism). I am sure there are many other things that I have done to inspire my friends, I just don't realize it. I have gotten the sweetest letters from a few friends (Carrie and Lindsay) thanking me for showing them new techniques or craft forms.

I really wanted to write this post to find out, keep a record, and meter the success of my goal. Has my blog been inspiring? Have you done anything new because of my blog? Have you found an appreciation for something that you would probably not have because of my words, pictures and posts?

Please leave me a comment telling me something that I have done to inspire you this year. It doesn't have to be specific, especially if you are new to my blog. As always, I appreciate your comments and I rarely ask for feedback, but in this one instance, I hope you will consider leaving me a comment, especially if you RARELY leave comments on blogs.

Also, is there anything you would like to see more posts about in 2010? (personal details about my life, photography, cards, scrapbooking, art stuff, crafts?) If you are interested in knowing more details about being an art teacher, I just started a new blog This Little Class of Mine where {so far} I only have a few lesson plans, but I plan to share stories, websites and advice for other art teachers.


I appreciate all of my readers so much so I would like to offer a gift to one commenter. Please leave your comment on this post for a chance to win one print your choice from the "Inspirational Sky" photos below. I will select a winner on December 18th.

Happy 4th of July Weekend!