After doing household things, exercising, working and a host of other things that I never imagined, I am feeling tired and need of a few minutes of quiet time. After reflecting, I know that I have to turn my day up side down. I read of an artist who paints for one hour every morning or one arts paints a picture each day. Super for them. What do these artists have in common? They are males. I think that men put their wishes first (read this disclaimer: I am not a male basher or am a victum!). I need to learn from men to keep my priorities straight. Some days I get lost in the morasse of things to do and am very distracted from my own priorities. So Carol- get with the program! Do art first! Be happy and create! (I can do that.)

What about you? How do you put your creative life first?

About the artwork: I am a handmade paper artist. The paper was made from cotton and abaca fibers. I title the painting "Bloood Lines". I painted the background with acrylics and finished the surface with soft pastels and inks. It is 15" x 16" and sells for $150 unframed.