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Tonight I wore one of my favorite sweaters that has been in storage for two years...it was so musty I washed it first this morning...I thought it would be nice to wear something "new" for rehearsal...Earlier today when I posted the saying from my friend Deborah I didn't have anything to poste it to, now I do...Don't just survive the storm, dance in the rain...that explains singing to me...art to me...all of this.

Sure, I could be safe and sound tucked away in a vault, but, as one of my cards reads...A ship is safe in the harbor, but, that's not what ships are built for.

I'm built for this...going out and doing....singing, painting, riding my bike, exploring. I don't want to just survive...I want to dance! And tonight in my head I did.

More later, I have to go to bed...and no I'm not painting tonight, sorry Norm, sorry Chuck...tomorrow is another day!

Miracles Happen...Just Believe.]]> http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/?entry=entry090106-232841 Jim Frederick Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:28:41 GMT http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/comments.php?y=09&m=01&entry=entry090106-232841 http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry090106-090359
I'm going back to sing in The Turtle Creek Chorale after 10 years. First rehearsal is tonight...rides are set and I can't wait to get my hands on that music and get the cobwebs out of my throat to sing again...this time not in the shower!

A new Director, a new Chorus, I'm ready! Think about me tonight at 7pm till 10pm. It's going to be great to be back in the mix!

The painting I'm now working on is called The Human Race.

These are some shots that my friend Billy took at an event we were in before Christmas...wanted to share Press Here!

You can find out more info by going to my favorites and selecting Artcon!

Miracles Happen...Just Believe.]]> http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/?entry=entry090106-090359 Jim Frederick Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:03:59 GMT http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/comments.php?y=09&m=01&entry=entry090106-090359 http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry090105-203658
Who do I want to become? Someone like me...poof it's done, true, I'd like to know more about computers or be a better, tougher business man, but in the end there's love and I've got that one.

Being in this house reminds me so much of starting out on my own when I was in my 20's. The fear of the unknown is somehow much bigger now. Something my parents always taught me was to go thru the fear, not around it...I think that's what has helped me these past years...I know it's helping me now, because,I'm scared shitless.

Feel the fear and do it anyway..or as another friend says, it's always something.

Today marks the first full week in 2009, in two weeks a new President will be sworn in. People will be getting things ready for their taxes and winter will be full force. In two weeks I'll be a little closer to settling in to the new house...hopefully finding a roommate will be in full force and I'll have a couple of paintings under my belt...Yes Norm I am painting.

In two weeks all of this will be a memory, something else will be taking the spotlight in my life...the great thing though is I'll be here, trying to figure them out...

Growing up I was always kidded for having so many friends, "You can never have too many friends" I was told, but, you know what? It's true...life is about friends, family and friends is what makes your life a home...and all I can say right now is welcome home!

Miracles Happen...Just Believe.
]]> http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/?entry=entry090105-203658 Jim Frederick Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:36:58 GMT http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/comments.php?y=09&m=01&entry=entry090105-203658 http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry090104-174834
I am officialy in the market for a three wheel road bike and as Pop pointed out I have a great bike in Missouri I can sell to help with the new three wheeler. I'm in first stages of this process. so any advice you might have the better...I miss biking and this is my solution...the three wheeler will help with back support and balance....I'm thinking red!

Cold front came thru today so yesterdays 80 degree weather is gone, it's back to long paints...ugg.

Ok, enough for now...Thanks AJ for your help today and Jimbo, I know you made it back to Loon country safely, I miss you already.

I'm officially looking to buy a 3 wheel road bike...I miss riding my bike and it's time to start looking and planning!

Miracles Happen...Just Believe.]]> http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/?entry=entry090104-174834 Jim Frederick Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:48:34 GMT http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/comments.php?y=09&m=01&entry=entry090104-174834 http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry090104-002459
Right now I'm living in a dream, waiting to wake up...what happened to me 2 years ago seems like just yesterday and at other times seems a lifetime ago...The saying that goes Life is too Short? well it is...Seth and I named this blog Project Jim and now more than ever it's true...I've always been a work in progress and I think we all are. When your done growing, your dead and I'm not dead yet dammit.

The painting I'm working on reminds me of an artcard I did way back that never really sold...it read, Let me walk for now, I can always run later...

I'm walking.

And I wanted to share...

Where will you be a year from now? Where would you most like to be?

There is so much you've learned and experienced on your journey to this day. Imagine what you can now do with it all.

This new year is a great opportunity, filled with promise and possibilities. Choose now the very best of those possibilities, and know that you have the power to bring them to life.

You will spend this coming year moving in one direction or another. Commit now to making that direction the one that will take you toward what you sincerely desire.

Life in each moment is influenced by your presence and participation. As this new year unfolds, continue to make that influence a positive and fulfilling one.

There is so much you've learned and experienced on your journey to this point. Imagine what you can now do with it all. And do it...walk thru the fear dammit.


I'm going to bed now...night Norm.

Miracles Happen...Just Believe.]]> http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/?entry=entry090104-002459 Jim Frederick Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:24:59 GMT http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/comments.php?y=09&m=01&entry=entry090104-002459 http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry090103-153036
The new year has kicked ass so far...things are starting to come together...slow, but, sure, but it's happening.


Have I said this year yet, that, I'm blessed? I am...which leads me to the new tag line for 2008.....After the past two years I thought it only appropriate to sign off this way...

First the runner ups- Yes We Can...already taken, whatever. Leap Before You Look. Bite Me. Bless Your Heart. And there were others that I'll just keep private, for good Karma sake...anyway this years tag issssssssss (drum roll please)

Miracles Happen...Just Believe.

The idea came from an ornament I received for Christmas last year from my cousin..I wa going to use it last year, but, Tough times don't last seemed more appropriate, sorry Claire,

After the past two years first in a wheelchair, then walker and now cane...Miracles happen everyday if we pay attention.

Relearning everyday tasks, living on my own again...Miracles Happen.

Staying with my parents for almost a year while going through physical therapy and regaining my strength back, my parents are angels, because I was a bitch...Miracles Happen.

I'm still here, I'm setting up house again and getting back into life...Miracles Happen.

I don't know where this year will lead me, but, I'm here...Miracles Happen.

My New Years Resolution for 2009 will be driving my own car again by the end of the year and yes, Miracles Happen.

Hang in there, I'll have pictures of the house soon...thank you to everyone who has helped me so far with the move in...we're almost halfway there!

Tonight is going grocery shopping, doing laundry and yoga naked and watching SNL...still naked...in my house! I know, T.M.I. whatever.

Miracles Happen...Just Believe]]> http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/?entry=entry090103-153036 Jim Frederick Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:30:36 GMT http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/comments.php?y=09&m=01&entry=entry090103-153036 http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry081229-084035
I was thinking about the last couple of months, the last year and my life in general...Was starting to feel down again....but, thought about this.

You can either be desperate or you can be powerful. How would you prefer to be?

You can ignore your responsibilities and continue to let yourself fall more and more behind, until you have no choice but to desperately take action. Or, you can push yourself a little bit more each day, grabbing every opportunity to make progress, and put yourself firmly in control of your own circumstances.

Use time as it comes, to be productive and creative and effective. The more wisely you use your time, the more control you'll have over all the aspects of your life.

Get in the habit of doing what is best instead of merely what is easiest. In fact, seek out the difficult challenges and deal with them on your own terms rather than waiting until they find you.

If you wish, you can come up with plenty of excuses for not taking action. But those excuses will add nothing of value to your life.

Instead, go ahead and do what must be done, then take the initiative and do even more. Live life on the highest level by working your way upward each chance you get.

My challenge is the new house, the boxes and buying things like a washer and dryer....getting cable tv, setting the internet up at the new place, change of address, unpacking huge amounts of boxes, painting, getting re-established with DART-Handi ride, as I'm not driving and last but, not least starting physical therapy at Baylor in Dallas...I get tired just thinking about it, but, I'm ready. This time last year I was just wrapping my head around moving back home, now, I've found a place in Dallas and am living on my own! I'm happy, but, scared....but, I'll move anywhere, as long as it's forward.

I won't have internet for a while in Dallas, so call or snail mail me at 3342 Gibsondell Avenue. Dallas, Texas 75211.

I know the tag for next year, but, you have to wait...I got it from my cousin Claires ornament she gave me last christmas....it was hanging over my bed in Missouri...I woke up to it every morning...You find out soon enough!



Oh and my Mom's birthday is tomorrow, so Happy Birthday...if you see her, give her a hug.

As the year is coming to a close, I want to thank each person for each prayer and helping hand.

Tough Times don't last, Tough People Do!
]]> http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/?entry=entry081229-084035 Jim Frederick Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:40:35 GMT http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/comments.php?y=08&m=12&entry=entry081229-084035 http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry081227-084603
Last night after the movie, Kim. Bill and I went shopping at the local Wal-Mart...I drove one of the mini-carts and had a blast...I called it Mission Double Stuff! We were sucussful and in the middle of the night last night I broke in to one of the pacckages....I wish I could call it sleep eating, but, I remember each cookie...10 total.

If you are thinking about seeing Marley and Me...go and go quickly...my eyes are still puffy from crying!

Rain and thunderstorms here today, but in the 60's I think.

Tough times don't last, tough people do.

]]> http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/?entry=entry081227-084603 Jim Frederick Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:46:03 GMT http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/comments.php?y=08&m=12&entry=entry081227-084603 http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry081225-082316
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Just back from church with mt Mom, Pop, Grandma, Brother, Sister-in-law, actually more like a sister, really, Niece and Nephew.

Pop is making brunch and I'm looking up the food network for some good Pork Tenderloin recipes.

My other brother and his wife are now in Nashville, on their way here.

Soon the house will be filled with warm bodies and lots of dogs...big dos!

This marks my 3rd Christmas since dealing with the PML....first a wheelchair, then a walker, now a cane.

I'm so blessed to be here. Grateful is what I am right now...still scared shitless, but grateful.

Family and Friends have done so much for me...Simple things mean the most...they always have. My list of wants is few...I have what I need...I just need to remember that

Merry Christmas

Tough times don't last, tough people do.

]]> http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/?entry=entry081225-082316 Jim Frederick Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:23:16 GMT http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/comments.php?y=08&m=12&entry=entry081225-082316 http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry081224-095427
I met Seth way back and he designed this very website and my new blog. He's also been(uber) patient with me on learning how to upload images and maintain my site....ok, it's not been updated in a while, but. it will be...

I'll never forget traveling to Boston in the winter with my friend Karen and spending time with him designing my blog and relearning some website facts, which, I've already forgotten...ooops

Today I thank Seth for being his freaky self, smiling when others scream and tugging at peoples definition of reality...Seth is one of a kind and if you don't know him, you should!

I was looking for an image of Seth and found this painting I gave to him a few years back.




Love you Buddy! Happy Birthday!

On another note, Karen, be careful driving today.

Tough times don't last, tough people do!

]]> http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/?entry=entry081224-095427 Jim Frederick Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:54:27 GMT http://www.jimfrederickstudios.com/blog/comments.php?y=08&m=12&entry=entry081224-095427