There exists a bully in all of us. It can sometimes be used towards positive ends. "Pull yourself up by your bootstraps" is a good example. You want to wallow in your misery and pain but your inner bully won't allow it. At several points, the voices in my head were overwhelming. I'd catch myself saying aloud, "shut up"!
Working near the entrance of the Austin Children's Museum was a thing of pure joy. The kids wonder and excitement made me think of my own formative art experiences. Childhood is a time of realizing the power and magic of art. I was blessed by parents that encouraged my talents. How they found the time to recognize and support me, with seven other kids, has always left me grateful. This encouragement was reenforced by educators in elementary, jr. high, and high school. To this day I cannot type because Ms. Gerund (god bless her), at Johnston Junior High petitioned to allow me two semesters of freshman art. My birthdays were always filled with art supplies and books. I wanted to be an artist at an easel. That is what I saw in those kids eyes....mini me.
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