Today I’m inspired to post two Five Things lists.  The second will come either later this afternoon or tomorrow morning with sneak preview photos of Messy and Brave, which is going to be hung today.  Until then, this post of Five Things is brought to you entirely by the amazing Mary Anne Radmacher.

1.  Visit Mary Anne’s site to see what she is doing right now ~ she is the embodiment of HERO.

2.  Read an article about her S.T.A.N.D. project.

3.  You can pre-order her beautiful new book ~ Live With Intention (I got a sneak preview and it is oh-so inspiring) ~ right here.

4. Mary Anne also has a beautiful collection with Quotable Cards.

5.  The first 35 people that donate to The Trevor Project will receive a free original creation from Mary Anne.  More details are on her homepage.

Mary Anne Radmacher is an inspiring figure to so many people ~ myself included ~ and has been for many years.  She is an extraordinary spirit who truly and sincerely ~ day by day ~ walks the walk and lives in accordance with the values she expresses so beautifully with her writing and artwork.  I am honored to know her and call her my friend.

“Living up to ideals is like doing everyday work with your Sunday clothes on.” ~Edgar Watson Howe