Here is the link to some images from today’s March for Our Lives which took place in Fort Worth, Texas. It was great seeing all of the folks who showed up. Iwill be adding more images over the next couple of days. If you see something you like, download it. If you like it, please consider leaving me a tip through paypal at Uppcreative.
Let me warn you now, any good you see in me is really Christ because there is no good in me except for Him.
15. I did not set out to do this, but as I looked back on it, I have to say I am impressed with God. I did stuff for others and required nothing in return. Atleast once a quarter I donated blood or platelets. It may have been more because sometimes went when they called. But atleast once a quarter I gave so someone else could benefit. This year I also reached out to my friends and we raised money for a family that adopted 4 children into their family of five.
16. I learned to do new things on social media. I started sharing my art on Instagram. It challenges me to see the world differently and use the things I learn. It makes me tell a story in a few shots.
I.love.twitter. There are some of the most wittiest and clever people I have never met. But there are also some of the most stupidiest. I have found hope and joy in the words of others. I have found laughter that almost stops my breathing. And I relish the moments I can join the fight. There is absolutely nothing like when twitter goes in on a person. ( If they ever go in on you, shut up. Do not respond you will only feed the fire.) i.love.twitter.
17. I took some great photos this year and surpassed my goal. There was a good combination of families, individuals and events. They all made me look good. Thank you.
Doing 17 things that I had not done before was not easy. Sometimes it was really hard to do things differently or step out of my comfort zone. I had to think about what I was doing because it is easy to do the same things you are comfortable with, but what does that really get you. What new thing are you learning? How are you stretching your current skill set? Since next year ends in 18, there will be 18 different things on my list. I look forward to what the year brings.
I challenge you to look for 18 new things to do next year. As you accomplish these things, take a photo and share it with us.
Peace and Hairgrease.
In 2018, each week I will share with you some of the best tweets on Twitter according to the folks I follow. These people crack me up and give a whole new meaning to social justice.
Over the last 90 days I have expanded my view as an artist. I have learned how to do new things, but also strengthened my current skill set.
The funny thing is when I was making goals for this year, none of these new skills were even thought of. That thought makes me truly excited about all of the things I will learn next year.
I achieved about half of the goals I had for this year. The truth is lots of things in my life changed, but it changed for the good. I am always amazed at this time of year when I sit and review. I look at all that I have done and it floors me. God is good.
It is very important to write down the things you want to accomplish. That list will remind and encourage you to make those things happen. It will also help you cut down on the distractions in your life. Those are the things that come along and are good things to do, but they don’t really fall into plans for your life. They distract you from accomplishing the plans God has for your life.
Make 2018 a year like no other in your life.
First, write down a list of things you want to accomplish in 2018.
Second, pray over that list everyday.
Third, keep that list in a prominent place. Maybe create a folder for it. I keep a list of overall goals, but also one that has specialized goals, such as financial, spiritual, etc.
Fourth and Final, get out of your own way. Sometimes we don’t accomplish stuff because we get in our own way. We don’t believe we can do something. We would much rather believe the negative things people say about us, rather than the beautiful things God tells us about ourselves every day.
God places desires in our hearts that He longs to accomplish through us. Believe Him. I am doing things I never dreamt I could do. It is fun. Trust God to take you on an adventure that will change your life.
If you would like to buy some books before Saturday please let me know because I may run out.
Connections $18
Destiny’s Dilemma $10.00
Privateers $8.99
ReCovery $8.99
When You Forget Your Phone $15
Caught in the Crosswinds $15
I will be there from 11 to 1 and will have books for sale. I look forward to seeing you there!
Imagine living in a world where women are second class citizens. With the world on the verge of war, women decide it is time to stand up, but there are some who would hold them back. In this short story, 14 to Fate, two women make decisions that the rest of the world will have to live with. But what do they decide?
Find out in Dancing During the Storm, Vol 2.
https://www.books2read.com/u/31MY0v
The featured book this week is Dancing During The Storm vol 2. I have added three new stories, I can’t wait to hear what you think of it. Printed version will be ready by Oct 1.
It is available on Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075SQZQTX
Books2Read:https://www.books2read.com/u/31MY0v
Welcome to Week 3 of the September Book Event.
He tried to driver her insane and burn up everything she owned, but Claire would chase the pirate who wrecked her life with everything she got. Would it be enough?
Privateers
A single young woman is tricked by modern day pirates losing everything she owned. As she tries to figure out what happened to her belongings, her world crashes around her as government and private agencies treat her as a suspect. Determined to find the man who did this to her, she stumbles onto a government top secret. Finding this modern day pirate turns into a race against lethal forces.
UPP Creative Media 