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Your speach was lovely. I am blessed to be apart of this wonderful change in history. "...We remain a young nation, but in the words of scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness. In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of shortcuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted - for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things - some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towa...

i'd love to hear some thoughts! also check out my etsy shop: http://rachellovespeace.etsy.com/ Enjoy!

I'm on the New Times Broward website!: see it and more here: http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/slideshow/view/220642/12 I got my photo taken painting at Open Grass Art & Music Festival this Sunday (Jan. 11th). I was painting there on Sat and Sunday and had a great time. This was my first art booth. I was just painting for fun for the live studio/ gallery. I will put some of the paintings up in my Etsy Shop: http://www.rachellovespeace.etsy.com/ i hope you like them. This is new for me and something i have dreamed of doing for years. i love to create paintings that i try and spread happiness, peace and love with. Here are some more photos from Open Grass Art & Music Festival: Enjoy! Please leave feedback!

i will be painting in the live studio/ gallery at the Open Grass Art & Music Festival this weekend!!!! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time but it will be a blast. I've never painted in front of people before and usually only paint for friends presents or if my walls get lonely. But i couldn't resist this festival and i got an email back that i'm in. :) Some of my paintings: check it out: http://www.opengrass.com/

some resolutions for the new year. if you see me slipping be sure to help remind me. * create more art, paintings, pottery, block printing * start selling art on etsy * pay off car loan * get healthier juices/ food for the refridgerator * keep recycling and donating unneeded things * stay close to friends and family that are near and far * keep home clean and organized * take weekend road trips, bike adventures, bring camera * help/ love those who need it most i got a desk calander on my break today, its perfect for me for the year. 365 ways to make a difference. i took a photo of day 1 to add to my resolutions: