Category: Newsletter

Bouquet in Blue

Growing Older

Cheryl
Some parts of growing older are lovely. Such as learning to make peace with oneself. It’s only been in the last few years that I have started to come to grips with my humaness; the fact that I will not always say, do, or understand things rightly. That getting it wrong is synonymous with the human condition. This immense relief of applying grace to myself quite naturally becomes applicable to others as well. We are all constantly in a state of change; we are all constantly in a state of becoming. We are all on a journey both inside and out. It’s odd to be this far along in my personal journey. When did that happen? Apparently when I wasn’t looking! Twenty more good years perhaps? Sometimes I am sad about that – so much unlearned, unspoken, yet to be done. Other times I love the way that knowing time is short helps me to live each day more fully. And then there are times when my heart aches for joy at the thought of leaving this life behind for the next adventure. I expect there will still be lots to learn there, but no more growing older. (Featured painting: SOLD) 
Spotted by Cheryl O

Spotted

Cheryl
First, sincere congratulaions to Trish Jokat Kitching who won the TVO video competition. Her story of being a Mom dedicated to raising her autistic child was heart warming and wonderful, and she is well deserving of this award. Thanks again to each of you who voted. It was a lovely opportunity to tell a little of my own story, and I have been absolutely delighted that so many of you responded with similar stories and encouraging comments! It’s been a great experience. (Painting: SOLD) 
Thank You!

TVOntario Video Competition

Cheryl
A sincere thank you to each of you who voted in the TVO video competition. Voting ends today, and thanks to you, my video is one of the top three that will go forward for jurying by TVO! The grand prize is a filming session with TVO to be part of their “Learning Portraits” series that is aired throughout 2016. It’s been fun to be a part of this, and I will let you know the winner as soon as I know. Thanks again! (Painting: SOLD) 
Harbour

TVO Video Competition!

Cheryl
I’m very excited to be 1 of 9 contestants in a video competition from TVO. If you are on Facebook, you can vote for me! The top 3 videos by public vote will be juried and one of these will win a filming session with TVO’s film crew to be featured in their “Learning Portraits” series that runs on TVO all through 2016. Right now I am in second place! I am very excited. You can watch the video at the link below – but you will only be allowed to vote if you are on Facebook. Facebook people can vote once per day till Feb 18, at which point the top 3 go forward for jurying. About voting once per day: you don’t have to watch the video everyday if you have already seen it. Simply take a second to go to the link and click the “Vote” button. Important Note: Voting only happens when you hit the “Vote” button. The “like” button does not count for the contest. Thanks in advance for having a look. And of course only vote for my video if you want to. Here is the link: TVO Video Competition – on just until (and including) Feb 18. (Painting: SOLD)