Is this progress,this decision to uproot,cast possessions aside,free ourselves of ties? Can his dependency,my dependency, endurethe transition, releasedfrom former justifications? We are companionsembarking on adventure,companions retiring pastlies, redefining possibility Or, is this more of the same,artfully camouflaged –a continuance of flightfrom tyrannical origins? The paths behind are jagged,wrought with rocks and crevicesand scarred riddles, and […]
One more trainand she’d be awayfar enoughto lose him Scavenged in her bagsearching for a ticketand courage…could use a dose of courage Thought of her motherhow torn up she’d be;of her sister, confinedto long-term care Call for boarding and a decision –neck smarting fromlast confrontation He wielded his handslike weapons. his wordslike knives – her […]
I fear the denouement –the moment of reckoningwhen the winding pathunravels; when intentions,transient at best, revealthemselves as common liesand soul crumples before lightrecognizing this is not the end. (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @ Vjknutson. Image my own.)
One Woman's Quest II 
i do like these, I love playing with this form too.
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Quite relaxing. Thanks Paul
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Yes, meditative.
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Sounds very therapeutic 😊
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It really is!
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I bet your granddaughters will love them!
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They do! Thanks Heather.
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Very nice! Your doodles are far more artful and elaborate than mine. 😊
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I have to say, mine weren’t very artful before this.
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Then the course was worth it! 😊
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Sure was!
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Thanks.
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Zentangle is definitely addictive!! And therapeutic!!
Love what you’ve done with the initials. Is Ric ZTing also or just encouraging you?
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He is encouraging. Immediately went out and bought me a full set of pens, including colours.
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Really beautiful! You are very talented V.J.! ❤
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Thank you, Deborah.
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Nice work! What a VERY cool concept. It looks like what I would call therapeutic fun. I am intrigued.
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Very therapeutic. And nice to learn my sketching basics again.
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Wow, these look fabulous V.J.! I love the idea of doing your granddaughters’ initials. I look forward to seeing more of your “doodles.”
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Thanks Terri. The ink doesn’t run, so I can quite conceivably mix this with watercolour.
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Ooh, I’m sure you could get some beautiful results with that!
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I love it VJ!
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Thanks!
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Ooooo! Great idea. 🙂
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Thanks!
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These are beautiful VJ. There some good neuroscience behind this!
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I am sure there is – I know it is good for my brain and nerves. Thanks.
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Yes Very soothing!
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