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It is easy to zero in on accomplishments: as a fashion designer in New York City, as an interior designer in Belgium, and as a portrait artist now, but to understand the inner development leading to such life changes is another job that I would like to dig into.

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How did you get to where you are now?: My drive for discovery accelerated as I 'grew'.
How do you see yourself differently now than you did 10 years ago?: I focus always sharper, and snap the picture more precisely. That precision tool makes me very proud of my development.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Half of the year I see myself as an artist lost in the Four Corners, and coming out to smell the roses for the other half, to enjoy the fruit of my labors.

a postcard to my younger self

Do not stand still with your family. Emotionally, break free and develop your future. You may want to live until 100+ if you do this independence thing right. Why 100? So much stuff to write about, when the joints get stiff, that one needs time.

my role models

Audrey Hepburn for her grace and elegance, Princess Grace for her commitment, my father for his genius and versatility, Carl Sagan for his brilliance and depth of field, Christopher Lasch, sociologist and writer for being my guide in adapting to a new society, Dr. Yella Lowenfeld for an in depth journey spanning my whole life, and my twin sister for so much love.

my posts

Resurrect our autonomy

Posted in work & money on March 24, 2010

The younger generation handling the hiring does not consider us as employable and keeps us at arms length, meanwhile enjoying the power play played out in the competition between experience and new…

Grey hair

Posted in fashion & beauty on March 20, 2010

To dye or not to dye, is that the question?

What is this boldness to wish to be oneself?

What is the pride hidden in beautiful hair?

I do not know yet,…

my comments

Response to: Inheritances Can Be "Kryptonite" To Sibling Relations

Comment posted on August 9, 2010 at 3:01 pm:
"Dear Lisa, I hope you get a hug from someone very important in your life to make up for the horror of your childhood. You were charged with being the 'princess' in the house, meaning: with taking charge of the burdens that your parents refused to tak..." (read comment)

Response to: what do I do about high cholesterol?

Comment posted on May 24, 2010 at 2:28 pm:
"Sunflower: Good cholesterol lowers bad cholesterol: Follow Dr Atkins diet. It reduces cholesterol while eating all the banned foods, and reverses diabetes type 2. Speaking from experience and doctor's prescription:'continue what you are doing now'. ..." (read comment)

Response to: Roller coaster ride continues

Comment posted on April 15, 2010 at 2:13 pm:
"What mental health organizations exist to bring this man into a safe and supportive environment, after helping him to kick off the habit, that provides him with enough financial help and support services to start finding peace in his life? Sounds to ..." (read comment)

Response to: Stupid is as stupid does

Comment posted on April 8, 2010 at 3:32 pm:
"Remember this: Freud deemed a slip of the tongue or 'reply all button' action an unconscious wish fulfillment. How right he was. In your mind you stood before an ultmatum: he girl needed to grow up or you could not foresee the consequences. You HAD t..." (read comment)

Response to: Grey hair

Comment posted on March 26, 2010 at 12:33 pm:
"Dear Mary57, Your sunny environment in Florida and active lifestyle might influence your decision to look young and be part of the locale 's spirit in order to belong. I am glad you have the energies to be so devoted. In case it gets to you in the l..." (read comment)