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60th Birthday Doodle Art

There Is Only One You For All Time

Even though you might share the same star sign as someone else or have your birthday on the same day, you are very different. You don’t know how to be anybody else but yourself so you might as well enjoy being in your own skin. Sometimes that takes a long time to do because it doesn’t always come naturally. You mature into acceptance. You and your body, mind and soul change along the way. You carry “you” all through your life and you grow-up to be the individual you are. People appreciate your gifts that you give the world and if you weren’t here, those very special gifts wouldn’t be available.

Melissa Mentor-Flower Doodle Art

“I didn’t know that I would become your Mentor but I see from an advantage of maturity. I have Mentors too so it is a universal process of goodwill to help our fellow person. I love to help seeds grow and be the best that they can be. My example to teach others is to do what I do – just be yourself and grow in the path that seems most natural.”

Melissa Mentor-Flower is always there to listen and add flavour with intuitiveness. She sets an example as being one of the beautiful flowers in your garden that you can call upon at any time.

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“I think Melissa is so sweet and little and big girls all over the world would adore her……………if they only knew about her. Gail, are you using the Internet to your advantage? Something tells me if rock n roll stars can be discovered on UTube, then so can YOU. Get your creative juices flowing and find a way to get your doodling on UTube. Maybe you need The Doodling Song to hit the UTube air waves, huh?? You do know some song writers and could really write one yourself. Get your hubby to video it and get it on UTube and you will be the Star you deserve to be. Why not???”
Dusty

Lost Soul

This doodle art is dedicated to all those people who feel lost. The inspiration I give you is that “this too will pass”. There is a sun in the sky that is big, bright, beautiful and dependable and a brightly coloured rainbow that brings such pleasure to those who see it. Yes there is thunder and lightening and we cry. We cry in desperation to make changes but we are a Lost Soul and don’t know how. Just go with the flow and don’t resist the flow. Never fear, there are those who will reach out and help you. They have sunny dispositions and send lots of positive thoughts your way as well as pure and simple heart-felt love. They are just like you and they honour your humanity. They have joy and hope in their hearts. The drops from crying are collected in a tea cup and when you drink the essence of who you are, you heal yourself for you have self acceptance. The clouds overhead each have a silver lining of Love, Prayer, Light, Peace and most of all Forgiveness so even on a cloudy day the sun is shining underneath. Forgive yourself first for it stunts your growth. You want to grow as tall as you can be so let your friends help you to help yourself.

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I’m just your very biggest Doodle Fan Gail.
~ Dusty

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Thank you Gail……. I need to read your “Lost Soul” today. It has been long tough haul with no end in sight, but this did make me stop and take a deep breath. Thank you……..
~ Benilde

Valentine’s Flowers 2013

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Valentine’s Flowers
by Gail McNaughton, February 14, 2013

Today is a special day,
For me to tell you
That you are a bright, radiant flower
In my garden.
I couldn’t live without your golden smile
And your sunny disposition.
You give my life meaning—
For your friendship
Is the most important outside influence
That I cherish.
From the outside in
And the inside out,
You are perfect
And I’m glad I picked you,
To be in my bouquet of love.

Peacock & Friends Tea Party Doodle Art

[NEWS] Jumbo Slope A Perennial Problem

Jumbo Slope A Perennial Problem

It’s a perennial problem according to Alderman Gord Campbell but that’s far from what one St. Thomas resident would call what’s growing on the hill under St. Thomas’ Jumbo monument. A written request from resident Gail McNaughton to beautify the slope was brought forward to council Monday but defeated by one vote. McNaughton wrote that the hill is a sore spot as you enter the city. She adds that she had brought the issue forward about eight – 10 years ago where there was to be a $5,000 study completed, however she had never learned the results of that study. Alderman Campbell explains there’s more to beautification issues with this particular slope.

Mayor Heather Jackson agreed with Campbell, however Alderman Mark Cosens requested the the issue be forwarded to the parks and recreation department to see if there is a cost effective solution. In a vote on the issue Mayor Jackson, Alderman Gord Campbell, Tom Johnson and Jeff Kohler voted no to passing the issue onto parks and recreation. Alderman Mark Cosens, Dave Warden and Sam Yusef voted in favor.

From St. Thomas Today Daily News Headlines

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HERE WE GO AGAIN
by Ian McCallum, Reporter for The St. Thomas Times Journal

A quick perusal of Monday’s council agenda uncovers a letter from St. Thomas poet/artist Gail McNaughton pushing her vision for the hillside below the Jumbo statue.

It’s not the first time she has bent the ear of council with her suggestions for improving the vista as you enter the city from the west end.

In the past, she has been advised by engineering staff the steep slope at that location would require a geotechnical study (at considerable expense to ratepayers) to ensure Jumbo doesn’t go visiting his pachyderm pals in Lynhurst.

Her vision this time around includes a set of tracks and a train going up the hill or perhaps a waterfall.

Both would be a comfort for sure to motorists gingerly passing by below on Talbot as the train climbs above them and water tumbles down.

How ironic this letter appears on the same agenda as a report outlining the added costs associated with stabilizing the Sunset Drive slope.

A valid and necessary undertaking with a price tag in the $1.8 million range.

Surely council has better things to do than re-visiting Jumbo hill.

Zen Flower

Zen Flower represents beauty at its best in a cocoon of love surrounded by the bubbles of the universe and then friends. Zen teachings calm the mind, body and soul to be one with the universe. When allowed to transcend, the person finds enlightenment in their life because they are more a part of the whole than being one onto him or herself. The way to find Zen is through Love and Joy.

Peacock With Seeing Eyes

Peacocks Guard The Castle Of Prince Rupert of Fantasy Land

These peacocks guard the castle of Price Rupert, the Prince of Fantasy Land. They are blessed with iridescent blue-green plumage. They strut around the castle displaying their shimmering fans to onlookers. The ladies of the Court love them and feed them sweet treats. Being fearless they can do Price Albert’s biddings to keep the palace safe. Their eye spots are enticing and they mesmerize their prey so if you don’t want to get caught in “their land of a 1000 eyes, look away.

Popcorn Magical Mystery Forest

It’s night and you notice the sparkle on the trees in the moonlight and then you see popcorn balls in colours of gold, yellow, black and cyan. Up until now you would have been frightened walking in this dark forest but now that your childhood fear of visiting ghostly forests has vanished, you see popcorn balls. Perhaps you see nature this way because you have a sweet tooth! You look up to see the wonderful forest for what it really is – “treats”. Some popcorn has fallen and you are going to take a taste and that is when you discover butterscotch, licorice, maple syrup and other flavours of popcorn balls. You invite your friends to come along too and your party starts here.

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“Hi, this is really neat; you are very creative and I appreciate that as I am totally not.”
Marg Holroyd

“I liked your picture.”
Heather Smith

“Gail …. I truly like this. I feel peaceful and this is art I like to just stare at and think good quiet thoughts.”
Betty

Truffles

Truffles is 7 months old as of December 2^nd but my photos say December 1 as that was when they were taken. Enjoy our little “Sugar Bear” Truffles. She has the freedom of the house as she jumps over the baby gates.. Her hair is about 6 inches long and crinkly. We are back into lessons once again at PetSmart and I am having private lessons because nobody else signed up for the class. She walks very well on the street with me but she dashes out the door if she gets a chance and runs wild all over the neighbourhood. She chases the other three cats around the house when she gets a chance. She is sleeping on our bed sometimes and other times she is in her crate (her den). I feel much joy having pets and wanted to share Truffles with you. Her favourite thing is to lay down beside me with my hand in her mouth – something I’ve done with her right from when I brought her home. Norma gave me a grooming arm and I got a noose for it so I have an art table that it is attached to so this is where I groom her sometimes but our favourite time is when I get out of the shower and my brush becomes a play toy. When you brush her out the curls disappear but when you dampen her, the curls come back. Needles to say she was a wet mop after dashing down the street in the rain and rolling on the grass. Her hair remains crinkly until it gets brushed out. Right now Norma put a Christmas scarf around her neck and yesterday I tied purple bows on her hair including one on her head. She is just like a big teddy bear but at 45 lbs. I can pick her up. She and I dance in the kitchen and she can go backwards with much precision which has impressed me.

Snowflake ~ Christmas 2012

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People don’t understand why I doodle…

People don’t understand why I doodle and place so much importance on it. It is a passion. It is how I express myself. Being intuitive you work with the universe in many ways and this is one of the greatest ways for me of expressing myself in mind, body and soul. When I doodle I am focused and when everything comes together, my artwork is done very quickly. This is also how I write poetry. A couple of my books were done in marathon time and then were complete. I never devalue what I am meant to do even if others don’t think that it is important. It is valuable and important to me or I wouldn’t spend time and energy on it and wake up passionate to draw once again. I delight in waiting for a flow of energy to engulf me to draw. I hope that something this powerful becomes a part of your life and perhaps provides you with a career or a hobby or just excites you enough to get your out of bed every morning. Art Therapy is used as a tool to help those in grief and those going through life threatening situations. Artists aren’t sick – they have found their true calling…..Gail