I learned from @austinkleon the meaning behind the word “amateur,” from the Latin “amator”: lover. I am so here to be an amateur for my whole life, showing up as an enthusiast of all the crafts that call to me, a devotee of the practices that make me feel alive.

What is keeping me sane today.

Rainy days and puppy piles.

We are hibernating. #puppylove #glimmers #hygge

It’s been a hard week—-how is it only Thursday?—-and my contribution to the internet is this photo of my sweet pup who is lulled out of barking fits when his jammie shirt goes on. #pupsinpajamas #readyforhiswhiskeyandslippers

Clouds bring me such joy. Today was rocky and spending a little time with this view helped a lot. #cloudenthusiast

I’ve been doing a daily-ish drawing practice, a 4 x 4 inch piece. Low stakes to help me show up and see what happens.

This face is saving my life right now. #puppylove #resist #glimmers

Happy mail! #mixedmediaart #prismacolor #coloredpencils #makeartfeelbetter

It’s a great day to be a bookish person abandoning Amazon!