I am a 52 year old, laid off graphic artist who spent a 35 plus years career in commercial graphic arts, marketing and public relations. I am just beginning to reflect on things that were and a bit sad about a career dream that fell just short of perfect.

I am not looking for a new career. I am re-discovering a career that I had sort of side-lined unintentionally. Motherhood and Grandmotherhood.  Now I just want to celebrate the dreams of my children and grandchildren as I become the cheerle ... More

I am a 52 year old, laid off graphic artist who spent a 35 plus years career in commercial graphic arts, marketing and public relations. I am just beginning to reflect on things that were and a bit sad about a career dream that fell just short of perfect.

I am not looking for a new career. I am re-discovering a career that I had sort of side-lined unintentionally. Motherhood and Grandmotherhood.  Now I just want to celebrate the dreams of my children and grandchildren as I become the cheerleader for their adventures.

I think this project will give me the opportunity to write about those "slice of life" moments in my life that tap me on the back and remind me what my life is really about.  Less