by kellyrae | Tuesday, September 21, 2010 | Life in Progress |
taken moments ago. it’s huge, i tell you. my mom was here the last few days to help us finish the last of the unpacking and house projects. i’m running out of steam over here and the nurturing and comfort of having her here for the homestretch (baby room...
by kellyrae | Monday, September 20, 2010 | Life in Progress |
i received the kindest hand written apology letter in the mail a couple of weeks ago from a dear someone. it was warm and gracious and handwritten – which made it that much more meaningful. it made me think about apologies and all the courage it takes to give a...
by kellyrae | Tuesday, September 14, 2010 | Life in Progress |
I wanted to share a post I wrote for Karen + Lori’s gratitude blog awhile back: To me, gratitude comes in those small spaces of breathing between all the tiny moments that happen throughout our days: when the phone rings and it’s the voice of a dear...
by kellyrae | Friday, July 23, 2010 | Life in Progress |
“Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to new understanding with a passing whisper. They come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same.” – unknown (photo by tracey clark) i arrived home a couple of days ago from...
by kellyrae | Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Life in Progress |
earlier this week, i went out to the oregon coast with john and his pal (and the dogs) for a day trip. they surfed and i took photos. and soaked up the sunshine. and took a nap. and wrote the following gratitude list: totally thankful for: – watching my husband...
by kellyrae | Friday, April 30, 2010 | Life in Progress |
joy captured. me, taken by andrea scher, two summers ago. every now and again they sneak in: you don’t deserve this. you are asking for too much. one day soon, the good fortune shoe is going to drop. these last couple of weeks I have felt the warmth and the...
by kellyrae | Friday, January 29, 2010 | Entrepreneurship, Life in Progress |
this photo was taken by tracey clark last summer just after i cut off my hair. i’m growing it out, which by the way, is a pain in the rear. but i love this photo for the “simply an inspired life” words written behind me (words + script by mary anne...
by kellyrae | Wednesday, January 20, 2010 | Life in Progress |
(a tiny heart rock found yesterday with john at alki beach) inspiring me lately: melody ross’ brave stories of living through the fire only to find her wildest dreams (and miracles) on the other side. this ny times article about an artist’s career finally...
by kellyrae | Monday, November 30, 2009 | Life in Progress |
“what is calling you?” – original painting available here. update: original sold, but matted prints available here. dear universe, thank you for the important questions and for the honest answers. thank you for the encouragement to stay true to what...
by kellyrae | Wednesday, November 25, 2009 | Life in Progress |
(photo by denise andrade) john and i went to see new moon last nite. it’s eons better than the first. the music was really good. at times it was funny in b-movie type ways. i love being in full theaters with fan frenzy. i just do. oh yes, and i’m team...
by kellyrae | Friday, November 13, 2009 | Home + Studio Tours |
it’s thursday evening. what a difference a day makes. today i did what i need to do more often. i got on the phone. i reached out. i asked for advice. i went to an art show (where i met another Kelly Rae and saw jennifer again – both artists i loovveee!)....
by kellyrae | Thursday, November 12, 2009 | Life in Progress |
i’m in that mode of near capacity where my life is reaching a boiling point, where i need to give up or walk away or let go. where balance has gone out the window and i have my hands in too many immediate loose ended details. in these moments, my best soul...
