Welcome

Thank you for visiting my new blog. I found out a long time ago I have a lot to say - some of it is pretty good, some of it is just freaking crazy, and some of just confirms my insanity. I've even discovered that I am not always right, but I don't really care. I have discovered I have learned more by listening than I have by assuming or voicing my perspective. I've learned that loving takes effort, but it is less stressful than hating. I've learned not everyone is loveable, but everyone needs love. No one deserves it, but if we got what we deserved, we'd all be dead.

I appreciate the effort you made to come read my blog. I hope you appreciate the effort I take to write it. If you consider yourself a friend, please drop in often. I think somewhere on here is a link to "follow" me. I will stop posting my thoughts (for the most part) on Facebook, and you'll find this blog a lot more insightful and intimate.

Sometimes I fail, sometimes I succeed. I don't mind sharing either, because I know how I am. I don't have all the answers, but I have a lot of them. I have a lot of questions too, and I find that writing things out helps me think, reason, and sort things out.

Painting helps me too. It's always been a way for me to get away, and to put something on paper or canvas that people enjoy. It's always been a little frustrating too, because although I have the talent, I never really took time to develop technical skills. I finally decided this year I would work on the technical part- composition, color, depth, application... and it's been good to learn a few things so I can develop my talent even further. As I complete a piece, I'll post it here. Maybe I'll even post some pictures while I am working on one. I love to watch a painting take form and eventually come together.

I needed to get some words on here to start this blog - so here it is. I will retire Beer, Barbecue, and Bible Study. It served its purpose, but it is time to start something fresh. So here it is. Again, thanks for stopping by. Please be comfortable enough to comment, and stop by often.