life of a georgia Artist

James & Me at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens So we all need a little adventure now and again right? ( I see you all nodding) Sunday , after I worked 6 days straight, I went to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and got to A) see my amazing bf for the day and 2) Chihuly exhibit was going on. Still is till October, so if you are local I highly suggest you go see it. So I am amazed at how stunning the pieces are ( and how amazing my boyfriend is ) I wanted to share some pieces with you to wet your whistle. You will want to go, I promise. So here are a few photos of the gardens.   Gorgeous flowers made in glass.  Misting in the gardens. It is how they water allllll those plants. Stunning Chihuly glass So hope you enjoyed the small sneak peak. The gardens are alive, stunning, and so colorful right now. I insist you go see them :D your storyteller/poet Debbie :) xoxox

an ode to Emily Dickinson Death Note I leave upon my dresser this note of my despair, to leave this world is cruelly my hearts worst nightmare. Time has stood to still for me, layers removed from my mask, sorely I stand naked before all to judge my secrets now. My Life is a play for all to bare witness, Desperately hiding all the while behind my veil. Frightened to reveal my deepest desire, never putting out my inward fire. Burning, burning through the night, I leave this letter hardened by my goodbyes, sobbing all the while I write, burdened by scorn, saddened by hatred, Life I leave you with this note, For morning has come now, and I must die, Goodbye. So yes day 5 took a dark turn, but I do love Emily so much. I hope even though it is dark maybe you still like it? a little? Well till tomorrow, your storyteller/poet Debbie xo

With Spring right around the corner I can feel a change in the air. I feel people are once again becoming friendly. I believe people are coming out of their cocoons. I believe we are shedding off failures and embracing our vast futures by getting ready to step into spring. A change in how we feel is flittering around us in the air as if by magic we will transform into butterflies and be free of winter, of darkness, of the depression, the hiding, the bundling up. Not all people do this. I realize some of us love to hunker down for winter months. More slow family time takes place, more game nights, more late night suppers without cell phones, and in general more connect time with our families. We light fires, we play games, we talk, we snuggle longer and seem to love deeper. A change is coming if we want it or not. Longer days, warmer nights, Along with these things though comes blooming jasmine, spring bouquets, playing outdoors, and slamming screen doors. Also comes spring cleaning