Detail of a Red Cross map of Paris from World War II.

"In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit."  -Albert Schweitzer

The next time you are out and about, if you happen to overhear an interesting conversation, don’t be afraid to join in.  L and I were out to dinner the other night, overheard the couple next to us talking about Santa Ynez wines, and we struck up a conversation with them.  There is now a very real possibility that I might be able to make one of my MONDO BEYONDO dreams come true, all because of this chance encounter.  More on that later, but in the meantime, enjoy these "Vignettes of a life well spent".

Read Penelope’s essay on the intersection between the creative and the professional on Danny Gregory’s website, then check out the submissions from her "Best Advice I Ever Got" project.

Feisty Scribe has started Friday Questions.  Visit her site each week for thought-provoking queries.

Looking for a daily dose of creative inspiration?  Look no further, for the Scrapbook Lady has created a comprehensive list of all the online world has to offer every day of the week.

See the "Creative Endeavors" section in the latest issue of All Things Girl for a story by yours truly.

It’s fun & girly…it’s Skirt! magazine!

Here’s a wonderful journal entry from the wise and wonderful Pixie about the beautiful interplay of life and art.