Snowflakes and Beauty in My Backyard

So happy to have some snow cover on the ground here.  Over six inches of large beautiful snowflakes
were in my backyard this past weekend. The sun melted some of it yesterday.  Happy to say we are having more snow today.  I was born in late December, so I love to watch it snow and enjoy being outdoors in the snow.  Maybe being a winter baby is why I love it.  

Nature inspires my art so I show you garden photos on this blog.  Here is my garden pond with my fish and frog dormant under the ice and waiting for the spring thaw to reappear.  

I have finally put my feet back on the ground after floating last week because of sheer joy. Let me share with you why.

As a women entrepreneur and small business owner I am thrilled to have Madam Vice President Kamala Harris and President  Joe Biden in office.  They have been in office less than a week and I wake up happy every day.  I had a virtual celebration this year for Inauguration Day. Those who follow me on social media saw my countdown to the historic day. I invited many friends to celebrate the historic day. I watched the ceremony on my TV through tears of joy at times.  I am proud to be an American.  We talked about our favorite moments of the national day or how we felt to have history unfold before our eyes.  

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Remember Black Lives Matter!

 

For Education  Search 
 I Can't Breathe
Black Lives Matter
and read from fact checked news sources.  As a supporter I need to speak up.  Please join me.

Black Lives Matter in ROC

The Group in my city is Free The People ROC

 I invite everyone to stand up, listen to others, be kind and speak up. 

#standup

#speakup

#listen  

We are in this together. Wear a Mask, Stay home, Stay safe, Flatten the curve, Facts Matter.

 

 

 

Honor Martin Luther King Jr

WE MUST DISMANTLE WHITE SUPREMACY!

Today Martin Luther King day 2021 I feel hope and optimism about our future.  We have Two days until the historic new administration , Joe Biden & Kamala Harris take the oath of office.  ONLY TWO DAYS Madam Vice President will help lead our country.

             MLK famous I Have a Dream

 I suggest you read this today and remember what we have accomplished and how much more we need to do.   

Please visit this site to see what we need to do today.    The King Center

 

 

I wish I could say I understand how the African Americans feel.  It is time we listen. Let our Sisters  take the  lead & show us what we should do to help them.. I know we can fix this and become one nation again.   It will be a process and it will take time.  Be patient and show your love of others now more then ever.

 

 Being the second generation of an immigrant family I empathize with what many are going through right now.

DISCRIMINATION,
POLICE BRUTALITY
& RACISM are  WRONG!

 

 

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New Year 2021

 YES we made it through 2020.  It was a difficult year for many reasons. We have all learned what we value this year.  One sentiment I support is Kindness Matters.  

Enjoying another long weekend  this week to start the new year 2021.  

Positive reflections (Wins) for 2020

• Love Wins
• Kindness Matters
• Importance of Family - especially time together 
• BLACK Lives Matter - speak out and help educate the public
• It is good to Speak up - use my voice as a women & business owner via this blog & social media
• Co - Facilitator or The August Group Early Birds - 5 months now
• Artists' Chat - launched my own online chat group - weekly for 9 months now because I saw an unfulfilled need
• Dance Flurry in Saratoga Springs
• Learned Zoom & now comfortable with video chats 
• Online networking works as well as in person
• Attended Sussn B Anthony Birthday celebration with my sisters in NOW (National Organization of Women

We have 16 days until the historic new administration , Joe Biden & Kamala Harris take the oath of office. Yes in about 2 weeks Madam Vice President takes office. The significance of this in the Centennial  year of the 19th Amendment is tremendous.  The Birthday Celebration for Susan B celebrated what we have accomplished as well as what we need to continue to do as women.  

Yes there have been some significant losses for 2020.  I have lost family during this pandemic and not been able to be with them before they passed away.  Zoom & FB live funerals made closure difficult.  Cancer has impacted several people in my family this year.  As an artist & creative person it is not easy to be inspired in a positive way with all the loss around me.  

    

As a small business owner I know how difficult it is at this time in NY state and around the US.  As a women owner business it is more difficult to generate the income necessary to keep the business going.  We are counting on the local community to remember to support all local business.  For every $100 you spend at a local business $68 stay in the community.  We are in this together.

 Buy Local from the Maker 

My shop:  Panda Wear Website

Facebook:  PandaWire Facebook
Twitter:  Panda Wear Gems  
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For Education  Search 
 I Can't Breathe
Black Lives Matter 

and read from fact checked news sources.  As a supporter I am speaking up.  Please join me.