Recent content by Zinnia

Mike, if you are confident in your appearance, you're one of the lucky ones. Possibly, it's just self-confidence in general you need? How much do you watch news and pay attention to simple things like weather? Live outside yourself. Keep up with current events and be open to people.

I saw a wonderful concert today. The ukulele player- Jake Shimabokura. It was amazing.

This makes me sad. All I can say is, I hope you will look outside your traditional family to the people around you. You are surrounded by family, is my guess.

Just to clarify, not to belabor the point, but my situation has to do with art snobbery. The local museum has some artists from the area. But they are, for the most part, donations. You don't donate your own work, a wealthy patron does that. If you're a really successful, internationally known...

I have gained weight since going through menopause. I'm on hormone therapy which should help, but also anti- depressants which don't help where weight gain is concerned. My best friend has managed to stay slim. She's obsessed with looking young. She constantly asks me if I've considered having...

WK95, thanks for your reply, my problem with the art is due to my background outside NY. I couldn't afford to go to a prestigious school. Some say, "Boo hoo, get over it". But this is a critical edge these days. I believe in myself and my work. When I show it, I get "you have a good eye". But...

Thank-you all for your kind replies. I was actually not sure about putting my note in a bottle and tossing it out there. It's a frightening prospect. Everyone here is really kind. I appreciate it. I suppose the world is full of people like us who just need someone to hear our 'little cry for...

I'm looking for a little comfort and willing to offer some. My life isn't that bad, just drifting out of control. I feel bad complaining about it. Yet, I feel bad anyway. My main concern is my realization that I will never be successful at my chosen career (artist), unless, possibly, after my...