Writing and illustrating any book is hard enough, but I have found it even harder to get the word out to promote your book when you are self-publishing. One would think my previous teaching career in the field of visual communications would make this easier, but it doesn't. I find it very difficult to get… Continue reading @SirRubicon
When most people travel, they do so to experience the world and create memories. When I travel, my favorite way to bring these memories home is by creating my own travel souvenirs, like my DIY “Father’s Day” nature sculpture. This simple sculpture, made of driftwood and a white starfish, hangs on our living room wall… Continue reading “Father’s Day” DIY Travel Souvenir
Are you a journaler? I sure am! For the last five years, I have been writing in my "One Line a Day" journal, which you see below, and I actually filled in all 1,825 days! (affiliate link) While most of my one-line journal entries are mundane and reinforces how boring my life can be, it… Continue reading My Kindness & Gratitude Journal
And the journey begins... https://youtu.be/Wtk4m3q0UfU I'd like to invite you to join me on my newest project by subscribing to my NEW YouTube channel to journey along with me as I share my boating, camping, and road trip adventures. From off the beaten path, to popular tourist destinations, I'll share stories and experiences from Florida.… Continue reading Mrs. Padilly’s on YouTube
I just ran into a woman jogger, excited about a painted rock she found along a walking path in The Fort Wilderness Campground, WDW. Having placed such rocks myself, I explained the idea behind these random acts of kindness, also known as Kindness Rocks (see The Kindness Rocks Project.") Now that she understood why she found… Continue reading A Painted Rock Brightened Her Day
