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As a young girl I looked forward to anything that had to do with ballet. Oh, the costumes were so much fun. I loved my tutu, ballet slippers and leotards. I loved to dance. I felt free. It was a special day when my dance instructor said I was ready for toe shoes! When I embarked on this journey to...

This adorable squirrel has captured my heart. I drew his portrait a few weeks ago while visiting family in California. I wanted to give Melanie, my brother's better half, a very fun surprise birthday gift.Melanie LOVES Pi-Rat. My brother and Mel enjoy sharing stories about him. He spends a good deal of time trying to get in their house. He...

Dinky is a very special donkey. The more I learn about him, the more I love him. He lives at a donkey rescue in Texas. Before living at the rescue, he lived on a ranch with 5 goats: Bob, Todd, Winnefred, Miss Kitty, and Victoria. I was told he was an excellent guard donkey. He made sure the goats were...

I've known Jocelyn for years. She's my neighbor. I absolutely love her. I've seen her grow into a beautiful young woman. She'll be graduating from high school soon. Her whole life is before her. Jocelyn's stepmom is a wonderful friend. She is smart, beautiful, courageous, and determined to enjoy every day. I've learned a lot from her. I see her...

The story behind the creation of Evan, my ice hockey bear, is a special one. It began with me meeting my physical therapist who is also named Evan. Yes, my physical therapist inspired this bear. He loves playing ice hockey. I've known Evan for years. He has helped me through some very tough times. When I broke my arms in...