Julie writes... One of the beautiful things about the Zentangle Method is that it is understood by people all over the world, regardless of region, culture, language or background. The same is true for love. There are many different words for love, but the feeling is universal. This week we are celebrating the world-wide Zentangle community and its abundance of creativity, harmony and love.   Love Chrissie Frampton, United Kingdom Amor Dina Schaffer, Brazil Liefde Marguerite Samama, The Netherlands 愛 Shaochi, Taiwan   Milovat Marie Tvrdikova, Czech Republic   사랑 Jeonghee Ham, South Korea Amor Maria Tovar, Spain Love Deb...

Would you like to accompany me on a little shopping spree? Don’t worry, no money needs to change hands. You may not even have to leave your comfy abode. But, if you’re looking for an adventure, you’ve come to the right place. I went shopping in my own home, looking at all the old dishes, bowls, glassware and the odd “whatchamacallits” – you know, the things you collect over the years, and you have absolutely no idea what they are, or are for. Gosh, I love those things! But lots of them were not bought for their practicality. Oh, no!...

Since the beginning of time. Storytelling has been an important part of humankind. For generations, storytelling has helped us share history and culture and connect with each other. Stories and legends help us preserve history and values in ways that resonate across generations.  Storytelling can also help us understand ourselves.  We all take part in storytelling. Every time you read a book to a child or share a memory with family and friends, you are shaping the world around you, creating connections and preserving traditions and culture.  It was not long into my Zentangle journey before I realized that my...