http://napkindad.com/blog Making your Brain Bigger and Your Day Better Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en-US I am amazed when I look back at my professional life as an artist and realize how many times the opportunity window appeared and I pulled down the blinds. I didn’t think I was doing that. I actually thought I was opening the window and making my way through it. I know that many [...]]]> http://napkindad.com/blog/2009/02/07/windows-of-opportunities/ When I was younger, I was a practicing artist, as I am still. I was having shows, getting awards, being published, etc. I was known for taking advantage of opportunities. But the truth was I wasn’t. I took advantage of some, but I did not take advantage with the diligence and tenacity I really [...]]]> http://napkindad.com/blog/2009/01/06/238/