Author: Denise Hopkins

Day 6. If not that, then what?

“Break in the Rhythm” 6×6, oil on canvas Yesterday I opened my app for a morning guided run and there was a new one available. It really stood out to me because for this 31 in 31 I’ve been thinking a lot about advice and trying to share some of the best I’ve gotten and […]

Day 5. Of course they were.

“Resurrection” 4×4, oil on canvas I love goldfinches for two main reasons. 1: yellow. 2: Mary Oliver and her poem “Invitation” that I’ve posted here about a hundred times so I’ll spare you this one time on this one blog post.  So imagine my delight to find another goldfinch poem by another poet with yet […]

Day 4: Sometimes it just takes time

Day 3. Your Own Backyard

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Day 2: Ride the waterslide.

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Day 1: Ease on in

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I Could Use Your Advice.

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We’re headed to Kindergarten! 31 in 31 turns 5!

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] We started the 31 in 31 group in 2017. Almost five years old. We’ve cried it out, we’ve potty trained. We’re coming into our own but still have a lot to learn. […]

Walking around in your underwear (sorta)