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Author Archives: E J Vest

To you with broken dreams…

March 23, 2018by E J Vest

Dear You- Our dreams propel us forward in life, but when they somehow become unattainable, it can crush us. Broken dreams are nothing to be ashamed of. We must not […]

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Sunrise of the soul

March 17, 2016by E J Vest

 (click image to enlarge) Reliance by Henry Van Dyke   Not to the swift, the race: Not to the strong, the fight: Not to the righteous, perfect grace: Not to […]

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Collaging a blank

March 9, 2016by E J Vest

click images to enlarge     I enjoy sending letters to my pen-pals in collage art envelopes.  Occasionally I spend one or two days creating mail art envelope blanks en […]

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To you who is facing a life threatening illness…

March 7, 2016by E J Vest

Dear You- I am honored to be able to offer you a hand of friendship and words of support during these dark times you are facing.  All my hopes for healing […]

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Postcards from the scrap heap

February 24, 2016by E J Vest

(click images to enlarge) Here is a selection of postcards I made using reclaimed and scrap papers.  All the torn paper edges are from my scrap heap: miscellaneous paper bits left […]

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To you who struggles with depression…

February 18, 2016by E J Vest

Hello dear You- I think you deserve an outpouring of love from the universe and this note is my gift to you. Of all the people in the world some […]

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Tea, truth and beauty

February 1, 2016by E J Vest

(click images to enlarge) If man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty. ~Japanese Proverb This selection of collage postcards incorporates wrappers from some […]

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EA Poe: a master of his craft

January 19, 2016by E J Vest

Once again it’s the time of year when I say a few words in celebration of Edgar Allan Poe.  This January 19th marks the 207th anniversary of Poe’s birth. Perhaps […]

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Christmas thankfulness

December 1, 2015by E J Vest

As we come into the homestretch of the holiday season, addressing our holiday cards tends to be one of the first rituals we’ll partake in.  And though Thanksgiving is over, […]

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Autumn art

November 4, 2015by E J Vest

click images to enlarge A selection of art pieces that evoke the feel of my favorite season, autumn. One of my lovely pen-pals named Tata sent me some gorgeous autumn […]

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The Moneyless Manifesto by Mark Boyle

An exploration into the thinking that pushed one man to adopt a moneyless lifestyle and the philosophy he developed along the way. It presents radical new perspectives on vital foundations of economic theory that we should question as a society. Explores what it really means to be “sustainable" and offers creative solutions for living a "less is more" lifestyle. Mark presents a unique economic and ecologic message of dire importance.

If You Find This Letter by Hannah Brencher

Hannah Brencher founded the More Love Letters movement that encourages and facilitates writing letters of encouragement to strangers when they need them most. Her book details the role letter writing always played in her life; how her struggle with depression combined with her desire to help the suffering led her to begin writing love letters to strangers; and how she found ways to open her personal project to global involvement.

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Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore

The inspiring true story of deep and lasting friendship between a modern-day slave turned homeless drifter and a wealthy Texas art dealer. Read my review here
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