What! That first week of 2025 starts in December? Yes, it does! This allows us to get into the new year mindset, make plans for our goals and tasks to accomplish those goals. All those goals build up to reaching our different dreams in our lives. You can work on these tasks at the pace that works for you. It is not easy all the time, but progress on even a few tasks will make all the difference. Remember to ask yourself “Does this support the life I’m trying to create?” You can reach dreams, too!

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Ott I tell you about all the crazy things going on? Yes, the northern sea otter and I will let you know the fun we are having. Ups and downs, all arounds. Life is happening like a rollercoaster that will not stop. I will stop long enough to open presents and make a meal then back to work I go!

Keep creating!

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What feelings does this holiday have? Gratitude or thankfulness can be confusing for an over-thinker like me! I even get annoyed by the Thankful for 30 days thing people do. Shouldn’t I show gratitude all year? Gratitude is complicated for some people. This holiday has more feelings with other labels than just gratitude. Have you ever felt Food Happy? Do you feel frustration or hurt? Do you feel love or joy? Maybe we should just be silly and have fun. Togetherness and regret are going to join us today as well. All these feelings might show up. Others might be part of your holiday. So Happy Thanksgiving. If nothing else I hope you can be food happy today!

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How do I make these puppets? It is definitely not easy. Would you like to see how the process goes? I cannot show it all in a single video podcast, but here is a run-through of the process for this northern sea otter I am building. What does you think?

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What does it take to be a freelance artist? It is certainly not for the faint of heart. I have been doing freelance work for 34 years. There are definite ups and downs to this lifestyle. I do get weary of the efforts and lack of high pay for this kind of work. Do you do freelance? Are you considering this type of work? There is much you should consider and this will give you a taste of a day in the life of a freelancer.

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What is NaNoWriMo and why does it matter to writers. Join me and my guest Bethany Cone to hear our stories with this November Adventure for writers. Maybe it can help you realize your dreams of a finished novel!

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When I was 14 I sold my first puppet to an international buyer by word of mouth. That same year Jim Henson passed away. My dream of working for him was gone. I kept creating hoping there might be a way to work with his company if they managed to survive the loss of their creator. Even after college they were not hiring.

I went through over a decade of trying to make a new dream happen while endlessly feeling the loss of my biggest dream.

Can a dream lost ever be found? Can I make my dreams happen even if my life is not starting out? What does the dream even look like after so much loss?

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Dislocated joints?
Yes! That is the problem with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Co-morbid conditions also make my dreams a challenge. I could cope with life and not try for lost dreams. I always end up back on this path, and I am determined to find ways to handle my disabilities while also reaching my dreams.

Sacrifices are part of having success. It will not be easy, but what example would I be to my own children and others who struggle to reach their dreams? Yes, my children have the same conditions.

We will all find our dreams and the life we want. Together we all can achieve amazing things.

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