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January 2022
January Thought of the Month
"The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is."
~ C.S. Lewis
Who hasn't ended a year, a month, or even a work day wondering where the time went? I don't remember thinking that when I was a child, except when summer was ending and school about to start. It's all a matter of perception because time itself moves at the same steady pace it always has. We have crammed so much into our days that we've lost control of our time.
December 2021
December Thought of the Month
"Grow wise. Grow strong. But never grow up."
~ Disney Studios
Children have a near infinite capacity to imagine and to believe. They can see the possibilities through the mundane. A cloud is a marching elephant, Santa Claus is real and brings presents every Christmas. They can believe that with a little bit of pixie dust Wendy, Michael, and John could go flying over London with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell.
November 2021
November Thought of the Month
"I believe that we all have a responsibility to give back. No one becomes successful without lots of hard work, support from others, and a little luck. Giving back creates a virtuous cycle that makes everyone more successful."
~ Ron Conway
October 2021
October Thought of the Month
"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."
~ Michael Jordan
Every worthwhile dream deserves to be fought for. Sometimes the more obstacles in your way can be a measure of the value of what you pursue. But if you find a way through, success awaits.
September 2021
September Thought of the Month
"Don't let yesterday take up too much of today."
~ Will Rogers
Sometimes the regrets of yesterday rise up out of nowhere to distract us from achieving our goals for today. Learning from the past is a powerful tool, but dwelling there undermines all our efforts. It won't always be easy, but the best way to get beyond the negative feelings they raise and keep moving forward is to acknowledge then set them aside. Live in today and leave yesterday where it belongs.
[Thought and image design by Elaine C. Oldham]
August 2021
August Thought of the Month
"Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy."
~ Norman Vincent Peale
I'm not all that into the Olympics, but I do watch the women's gymnastics competitions when I can. We love to see these girls and women defy gravity with such poise, grace, and confidence. Even when they wobble, fall, or miss the mark, they rise again to try again. Whether they medal or not, they have earned their places on that stage.
July 2021
July Thought of the Month
"Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory."
~ George S. Patton
June 2021
June Thought of the Month
"The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself."
~ Mark Caine
Sadly, a lot in the world can derail us on our way to achieving our dreams, including the limits we put on ourselves. Look at setbacks not as impenetrable walls but as fences that let you see your goals just on the other side. Your imagination and determination are the wire cutters that get you through those challenges. Remember, barriers can stop you only if you stop chipping away at them.
May 2021
May Thought of the Month
"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
~ Albert Einstein
Most people limit creativity to the arts, but it takes both the artistic and practical sides of our brains to generate new ideas, bring concepts into reality, and find unique solutions to problems. And whether it's inside or outside the mundane, achieving those goals inspires a sense of joy in all of us. So keep seeking and pursuing the fun in what you do in life.
[Thought and image design by Elaine C. Oldham]
What Conventions May Look Like in 2021
It’s been more than a year since I attended a live convention. Where do we stand now? As more and more people get vaccinated against COVID, the prospects of and for physical conventions improves. If all goes well the US should hit herd immunity this summer.
I’ve gotten a few emails from conventions looking for vendors to work their events. This is a godsend for many artists and vendors, but personally I’m not considering any live events yet. But I have been thinking about what it might be like in the first few months of “The Return.”
