I love a sandy shore, but cobblestone streets are just ans enticing. I like seeing glimpses of other peoples lives as I go past. Snippets of lives being lived completely separate from my own intrigue me.
I really enjoyed the repetitive background in my pages this week. Very meditative.
Good morning Amy. I found your words this week to be poetic, exampled by your answers to these two questions: Where does this trail lead? and Who am I to mark this trail and tend this light? Thank you for revving up my sleepy Sunday mind.
Happy one year anniversary. I for one, have found the year enlightening and a joy every Sunday. I also find myself smiling at the thought that it brings you comfort and that you’ve found a place to let yourself be you. Cheers to another year of that!
•February is usually the month that I notice the sun strengthening and the end of winter is here. It’s always an amazing feeling to me.
•Forest walks (especially pine forests with soft, loamy soil!)
• I’m really enjoying the ‘Sidewalk Oracles’ read along!
You're celebrating year one on 2/4, and I celebrated year two on 2/2. Another Substack friend is marking the anniversary of her launch now, too. I wonder if there is an algorithm driving this or if it's just the universe of connection working some magic. I'm going to say it's the latter.
I love that you've made the time to make lists of your posts. I did that once and have not returned to it, though I think it is a really good idea!
I feel the tenderness of humility and uncertainty in your second question about the trail, and find myself wishing to outline you in purple, with Harold's crayon, so you know how important you are to the scene. How SEEN you are to those of us here. What you've chosen to share is so much more alive, and relatable, with the floodgates open.
Dirt paths for me.
"I will let this chapter of my story be what it needs to be."
Thank you for writing and drawing Illustrated Life~
Love seeing your prompts every week it has kept me going with my inky journal. Thank you so much for your weekly inspiration. Myself and a friend are hosting a junk journal workshop in March so doing lots of prep for that I love making junk journals but as yet have not filled one in I might use some of your prompts to inspire me to do that. Thank you again.xx
February is a string of small, fun, events at school. I’m most looking forward to teaching about Lunar New Year, and an upcoming trip to see my parents. Dirt paths have led me to some awe inspiring views. I really enjoyed drawing a shoe last week, but also a rainbow after seeing The Wizard of Oz in the theater. It was magical.
Congratulations on one year of substack! I came in a little late but I'm so glad I found you through your posts, art, and inspiration! I can't tell you how all of it has helped me through some very dark times, so your luminary imagery is so fitting. I'm truly thankful and inspired every week by your words and posts. I don't always get to comment but I always read! Thank you for being here and sharing your light. :-) Also, I can't choose just one path which is so typical of me. Haha The forest, sandy shore, and cobblestones all sound wonderful.
Thank you, Amy, for another cozy weekend read. As always, almost too much to absorb and ponder.
Like you, I sometimes dip back into what I’ve written and wondered, did I really write that? But I’m too busy rushing forward to take much time to revisit past writing.
What I find incredible about everyone’s efforts on Substack is that we come up with so many ideas, and write at such length—and there is always more to say! Then we forget that we have said it.
Happy anniversary! Week 5 is my one year anniversary for #illustrateyourweek!
February is the month of extreme birthdays for me. 2,3,7,13,14,16,18….
All of the paths sound amazing! I’ll travel down any and all. We have lots of dirt here, dirt paths, dirt roads. I like them, but I would love to add some cobblestones, forest, and beach to my life.
Last week I really enjoyed drawing all the dragons (and looking at all kinds of interesting inspiration photos).
Happy one-year anniversary here Amy! You have compiled so much goodness and inspiration in this post. Thank you for continuing to light that lantern, and open a door or window. Untrodden forest paths, but all those paths and walkways hold some inviting mystery I think.
Prepping for an upcoming craft show in March.
I love a sandy shore, but cobblestone streets are just ans enticing. I like seeing glimpses of other peoples lives as I go past. Snippets of lives being lived completely separate from my own intrigue me.
I really enjoyed the repetitive background in my pages this week. Very meditative.
Good morning Amy. I found your words this week to be poetic, exampled by your answers to these two questions: Where does this trail lead? and Who am I to mark this trail and tend this light? Thank you for revving up my sleepy Sunday mind.
Happy one year anniversary. I for one, have found the year enlightening and a joy every Sunday. I also find myself smiling at the thought that it brings you comfort and that you’ve found a place to let yourself be you. Cheers to another year of that!
•February is usually the month that I notice the sun strengthening and the end of winter is here. It’s always an amazing feeling to me.
•Forest walks (especially pine forests with soft, loamy soil!)
• I’m really enjoying the ‘Sidewalk Oracles’ read along!
You're celebrating year one on 2/4, and I celebrated year two on 2/2. Another Substack friend is marking the anniversary of her launch now, too. I wonder if there is an algorithm driving this or if it's just the universe of connection working some magic. I'm going to say it's the latter.
I love that you've made the time to make lists of your posts. I did that once and have not returned to it, though I think it is a really good idea!
I feel the tenderness of humility and uncertainty in your second question about the trail, and find myself wishing to outline you in purple, with Harold's crayon, so you know how important you are to the scene. How SEEN you are to those of us here. What you've chosen to share is so much more alive, and relatable, with the floodgates open.
Dirt paths for me.
"I will let this chapter of my story be what it needs to be."
Thank you for writing and drawing Illustrated Life~
Love seeing your prompts every week it has kept me going with my inky journal. Thank you so much for your weekly inspiration. Myself and a friend are hosting a junk journal workshop in March so doing lots of prep for that I love making junk journals but as yet have not filled one in I might use some of your prompts to inspire me to do that. Thank you again.xx
February is a string of small, fun, events at school. I’m most looking forward to teaching about Lunar New Year, and an upcoming trip to see my parents. Dirt paths have led me to some awe inspiring views. I really enjoyed drawing a shoe last week, but also a rainbow after seeing The Wizard of Oz in the theater. It was magical.
Congratulations on one year of substack! I came in a little late but I'm so glad I found you through your posts, art, and inspiration! I can't tell you how all of it has helped me through some very dark times, so your luminary imagery is so fitting. I'm truly thankful and inspired every week by your words and posts. I don't always get to comment but I always read! Thank you for being here and sharing your light. :-) Also, I can't choose just one path which is so typical of me. Haha The forest, sandy shore, and cobblestones all sound wonderful.
Thank you, Amy, for another cozy weekend read. As always, almost too much to absorb and ponder.
Like you, I sometimes dip back into what I’ve written and wondered, did I really write that? But I’m too busy rushing forward to take much time to revisit past writing.
What I find incredible about everyone’s efforts on Substack is that we come up with so many ideas, and write at such length—and there is always more to say! Then we forget that we have said it.
Hello! I’m reconstructing my missing commentary!
Happy anniversary! Week 5 is my one year anniversary for #illustrateyourweek!
February is the month of extreme birthdays for me. 2,3,7,13,14,16,18….
All of the paths sound amazing! I’ll travel down any and all. We have lots of dirt here, dirt paths, dirt roads. I like them, but I would love to add some cobblestones, forest, and beach to my life.
Last week I really enjoyed drawing all the dragons (and looking at all kinds of interesting inspiration photos).
Happy one-year anniversary here Amy! You have compiled so much goodness and inspiration in this post. Thank you for continuing to light that lantern, and open a door or window. Untrodden forest paths, but all those paths and walkways hold some inviting mystery I think.