Sorry I'm so behind the times. How long have you had the Mixed Media site? It is beautiful. Best of the best for your latest adventure. You are fated for success, and smart enough to know when to make the right moves. What kind of work do we send you? Sorry again if I seem so out of it, but, I have excuses.

thank you barbara! i am sure you have plenty to occupy your time much less the travails of an erstwhile character from vermont ;) you can send me anything that involves some combination of art + technology + participation :)

Happy Whatever!

Why not celebrate with a new group? (How many children do you have?)

;D nmw

Um, thanks - I think. Whot?!

hmm -- maybe: group/artwork and/or collaborative artwork(s) or "mixed-up confusion" or something like that?

perhaps i'll stick with art + technology + development - at least for now.

I wasn't saying you should abandon peacetiles!

When I think of ideas, I think of them as floating in space -- and it's up to me (or someone else) to "make the connections" (i.e. "connect the dots") by which they are related.

Like: apples, oranges, fruity stuff like that....

i didn't think you were nmw - i am just aware of "group creep" or "discussion proliferation" and how new group for me = more work. i need to limit my roots and shoots, if you know what i mean :)

Congrats on stepping into the great unknown. I've found once people start their own company they can rarely go back to work in the traditional sense again.

Certainly is unknown, let's hope its great. Thanks Mark!

OK, I guess you have a point: "more work" doesn't sound like a good way to celebrate. So if phlat organization is not what you're into, then I guess you'll have to "get deep"...

:D nmw

What's the tension: mile wide, inch deep or...?

Wahoo!! Way to go, Lars. As Whats-her-name says in "The Artist's Way", "Leap and the net will appear." Don't let fear rob you of valuable time. You're going to love the creative freedom you'll have now.

Mark is right about not going back to "a real job" once on your own. I tried last year and failed. I loved the paychecks and insurance, but I couldn't stand coming up with ideas and not running with them.

I think this freedom, and the resposibility that comes with it, will send you soaring! Go for it, my friend and CONGRATULATIONS!!

Thank you Cyn :)

lars your mixed media site looks very nice indeed! enjoy your time exploring this new path!! very exciting! I love the way you approach 'challenges' in this world with art!!! good luck!

thanks so much frerieke - perhaps these art ways will bring me back to south africa! check out http://www.pioneersofchange.net and http://www.zip-zap.co.za/ two things that would bring me back :)

Congratulations, Lars. Your site looks great! I think you will be able to reach more people with your talents in your new endeavor. Warm regards to you and your family.

Lars, congratulations on this new endeavor. I so admire folks who step out in faith to make good things happen. All the best wishes for your exciting new future. Such a talented, committed and creative person such as you will surely find plenty of success.

Liz and Joan, thank you - such kind words, and inspiring too! I'll look forward to sharing as this journey evolves. Back to the shop to cut more tiles... Michele Lifsheng has placed a "big" order - woohoo!

Just back from vacation and catching up on things... Congrats on taking this big step, Lars!

I'm confident, given the person setting it, this path you've chosen leads to great things.

hey thomas - thanks much for your good word. hope you had a brilliant vacation. what were you and the family up to?

My folks were in town from back East, and we all went up into Sonoma County for some R&R. brilliant, indeed :^)

Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.

Babe Ruth

Congratulations, Lars!!! Mark sent me here from Harry's crazy polishing the brass page. Working for yourself is best, except for being mad at the boss.

It is no sign of good health to be well-adjusted to a sick society. -- Krishnamurti

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