Thursday, January 12, 2012

From the mouth of a babe; Candace Pierce

HOW TO STAY YOUNG

1.  Try everything twice.
On one woman's tombstone she said she wanted this epitaph:
"Tried everything twice. Loved it both times!"
2.  Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down.
(Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!)

3. Keep learning:
Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever...
Never let the brain get idle.   'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!

4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud.
Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have a friend who makes you laugh,
spend lots and lots of time with HIM/HER.

6.. The tears happen:
Endure, grieve, and move on.
The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves.
LIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love:
Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever..
Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health:
If it is good, preserve it.
If it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips..
Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county,
to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.


10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
I love you, my special friend.

11. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a second chance..
12. Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of
battle.


13. Lastly, Remember wine does not make you FAT ....
- It makes you LEAN ...(Against tables, chairs, floors, walls....)
Have a great day!
Happy New Year, 
Candace Laree Pierce
 
"Let our New Year's resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word."
-Goran Persson

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Seaview Senior Living class

Yesterday we had a small but fun class.  The ladies I worked with were really good supportive friends.
They like crafting and each other.  We made New Year Cards using the Cricut, punchs, Stamps, paint, especially printed card stock, good glue and a paper cutter.

Look forward to seeing them again soon.

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Lea Ray,director
Art Takes a Village
 

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Art Takes A Village says.......

A NON PROFIT TO BENEFIT PERSONS THRU THEIR CREATIVE DESIRES IN A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE. YOUNG CHILDREN UNDERPRIVLEDGED AND AT RISK YOUTH ARE EXPIENCING ART AND CRAFTS IN A SMALL HANDS ON SETTING.

CONSIDER TELLING YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES, MAYBE THEIR CHILD CAN BENEFIT FROM ART THERAPY

Monday, December 26, 2011

Candace Pierce "quote"

Candace Pierce ‎"Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love."
-Martin Luther King, Jr. "2011 Christmas Angel's Handout"



Love this girl.........My grand daughter.  Proud.....Lea Ray

Friday, December 23, 2011

COMING SOON The Arts n Craft Exchange

Hello Everyone
Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!

Art Takes A Village Oregon, is starting and arts and craft exchange.  You may consign,sell,barter,trade,buy or Donate to our Non Profit 501 3 c.  If you would like to be part of this project please email or telephone me at 541 469 5152.
Understand this is for all finished or used craft materials.

Thanks for your consideration      Lea Ray Director


Monday, December 19, 2011

Happy Fridays

Come join the fun this friday 1;30 at the Chetco Activity Center, open to all community residents.
Arts N Crafts, bring your friends and your ideas.    See Ya There!   Lea Ray
ART TAKES  A VILLAGE

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

So proud of my family.

♥ The Date has been set for this year's "Christmas Angels Handout!" 
On Tuesday, December 20th we will pass out food, clothes, gift cards and care packages around downtown San Diego to those in need. Please check out my blog for more information on how to participate or to donate through our PayPal. For those of you that participated last year, you know how amazing of an experience it is. Please help us spread joy to those less fortunate. Happy Holidays & God Bless. 

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