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Karen

Student of Life

About Me

I'm a business owner, teacher, artist, wife & mother. My favorite people are creative, fun loving, and don't take themselves too seriously. Life's WAY too short - have fun while it lasts!Speaking of fun - I have a booth at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival called Garden Gems - Shoppe #528 where I sell some of my artwork. Please come by and say, "huzzah!"

My Interests

Too many to list... I love art of all kinds and have a sincere appreciation for the artists who devote their lives to creating beautiful things - woodwork, glass, textiles, pottery, etc. Once I've met an artist, I find their art becomes more personal and valuable to me. Collecting art purchased directly from an artist is like surrounding yourself with new friends.

I'd like to meet:

Other artists of any media. Few things are as compelling as a conversation with a creative minded individual.

Music:

www.pandora.com - it's the BEST! My current favorite is the Jazz Fusion genre station.

Movies:

Love Actually, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Thomas Crown Affair, Little Miss Sunshine

Television:

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report. Reruns of Northern Exposure are a real treat. When I can catch it I love the BBC's 'Top Gear.'

Books:

Mists of Avalon - classic! Just finished 'The Rise of the Creative Class' - a good read.

Heroes:

My parents. My mother for knowing me better than I know myself. My father for loving us as we are.