Hi Faiza - beautiful images - you really are great with the camera! I went by again quick yesterday to ask her if she would make some art journals for me - and we are going to try that. Loved all the beautiful stores and cafes you introduced me too! Would love a post about the tea house! Cheers Barbara

I did! And I remember it very well because not only did I later feel guilty...the chocolates gave me a big stomach ache! What a beautiful way to connect with your grandkids - makes me smile big! Do you create pages with them?

Thank you Michelle. I feel the same way about you - I've seen you shine! I love Rembrandt's self portraits too - and just recently read that he's depicted his facial features differently in several - so that for example, the shape of his nose varies from portrait to portrait! I like that. I love how you write "we as viewers are interacting with his interpretation of himself" and feel that the artist himself does the same in the act of painting. It sure does bring up a lot of stuff!

Thanks Pamela! Me too - I woke up this morning amazed that 6 weeks flew by so fast! But I plan to continue at my own pace - hope to see you on flickr too!

Thanks Julie! Me too - I wallow best in Rumi! Love to listen to his poems on CD. I'm taking a poetry class online with Kateri - and she introduced me to wordles! you can see her blog here: http://unweavingthenest.typepad.com Ahhh the "tension"...crackers and peanut butter saved the day.

Hi Jo - Thanks for your comment. Armenia! Now I'm off to your blog to see...um...that's also how the internet works! : ) I have met a delightful artist in Romania through one of the online workshops I've taken. The sense of community really inspires me in these workshops. I passed your compliments to Dookie, he was thrilled, then rolled over and started to snore. I think he's past world domination! I love boxers! Hi to Alfie!

Hi Jane! Thanks so much! I am so excited about it - I've always wanted to do this, and what great company!

Thanks so much Lynna! I miss you too - we have to keep in touch! In fact....gonna send you an email... : )

Thank you all so much for this great feedback! Woot woot! I'm excited about the possibilities this opportunity brings - and really thrilled that I am going to get to know you as we work alongside one another! I'm a bit gobsmacked by the creative energy! Wow!

I just noticed it might possibly look like I was barfing in the last photo! Opps! Thanks so much! I am really excited to be working alongside you - what fun we are going to have!

I am so inspired by all of your amazing artwork - the creativity flows and leaps and dances - it's really exciting. Makes me want to try out all these great ideas - right NOW!