Art Supply House & Custom FramingWe don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.~ Anaïs Nin It was painting that finally helped Churchill slow down and learn how to see. He had been so busy, so ambitious, that he had not cultivated the eye or the discipline to slow down and look at the world around him, at […]
To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best day and night to make you everybody else, means to fight the hardest battle any human being can fight, and never stop fighting.~ E.E. Cummings It can be hard to just be yourself. There is always another expectation placed upon you, another […]
While you are upon earth, enjoy the good things that are here. ~ John Selden Enjoy what you’ve got Enjoying what you have doesn’t mean overdoing it. We tend to enjoy things more when we stop before “too much”. Enjoying what we have, we can take the time to soak in it. To appreciate it. […]
The imagination has resources and intimations we don’t even know about.~ Cynthia Ozick I continue to discover new activities and resources in the community, whether they’re new or just tucked out of my routinely visited areas. I’m always surprised how many things are around and available. This week, I thought I’d share some of the […]
Art is long, and Time is fleeting.~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow After much debate, we’ve decided to adjust our days and hours at the Art Supply House. Starting next week, our new hours will be: Tuesday through Saturday from 10am until 6pm. Cheers! Matthew & the Art Supply House crew
Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun.~ Randy Pausch If I’ve (Matthew) has ever helped you at the register, you’ve certainly heard me say some version of either “Have fun!” or “Enjoy the process!” I try to remind everyone that, even if we’re making deliberate work or conveying a serious message, we can still […]
There’s no bad weather, only bad clothing. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been out and about and realized that you’re wearing completely the wrong clothing. The sun sneaks behind a cloud and the temperature seems to drop. Or the clouds move out and you realize that you’re thoroughly over-dressed. Occasionally I realize that my […]
Paper is more patient than people.~ Anne Frank I was recently chatting with a friend about processing thoughts and information. My friend tends to process verbally – by talking about something they discover what they’re thinking about it. I’m a writer – I process through ideas and discover what I think, solidify my ideas, by […]
Practice isn’t the thing you do once you’re good. It’s the thing you do that makes you good.~ Malcolm Gladwell Practice is important, and practicing well is even more important. It’s not enough to sit down and “work till the timer goes off” in order to check off the todo list item. “Practicing” can look […]
A multitude of small delights constitute happiness.~ Charles Baudelaire I recently went to the pool at the Rec Center with my daughter. We’re there at the pool, walking from one swim feature to another, and she stopped to splash in a little puddle. I caught myself thinking “it’s just a puddle, the pool is only […]