Author Archives: Paula Jones

Less is More

I’ve been in New Mexico for almost a month.   I have very little furniture, the dishes I am using are from out of my camper (plastic ones from some McDonald’s promo when my children were little), no washer and dryer, an aero-bed, a sofa, limited art supplies, and tons of candles and pillows (I… Continue Reading

Always my hero

Eight years ago today…my life changed forever.   I was in a hospital in Wichita, Kansas, and as a family, we decided that my father no longer required the life support he was on.  It was something that he and my mother had discussed with all of us at some length in the years prior… Continue Reading

Sometimes It’s Just a Chihuahua

Twinkie …….and not a demon, or a dragon. Interesting topic… And where oh where is THIS one going?   Hmmmm…  Always fun to find out how Paula’s brain actually works.  Or not.   But….here goes. I was talking to a friend this morning who is going through the most challenging time of her whole life.  Very challenging. … Continue Reading

Esperanza – Hope

I know… I am remiss at doing a regular blog.   I “should” be more regular, but I’m not.   But, I’ve been busy…Busy painting.  And visiting Taos. And, you know, just figuring out who the heck I am supposed to be when I grow up.  Just minor stuff.  LOL… The trip to France changed… Continue Reading

Listening….

When one gets quiet and listens – really listens – the most AMAZING gifts come in. I have been one, for the majority of my life to NOT listen. The one who tries to control everything. The one who tells everyone what to get for me for Christmas, etc etc. I’ll never forget the most… Continue Reading

What the world needs now…

…..is love…sweet love.   It’s the pollyanna.   She comes out continuously.  I keep trying to stuff her back in, but she keeps coming out.  So, I suppose that rather than continuing to ignore her (obviously she is a huge part of me), that I am going to encourage her to speak her mind, give… Continue Reading

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