Category Archives: Life

the news and happenings

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Maya

Today is the launch of my business, Shoemaker Medical, and that prompts me to tell you the story of how I got here, from a more personal point of view. Lately I have written that it got warm out, I … Continue reading →

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new location…

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Maya

Welcome to my blog. Again. I’ve made a successful move to this new cyber-locale, shoemakermedical.com/maya (!)  I won’t be all business here, but have decided that it’s still ok to be housed under the umbrella of my new company.  Thanks … Continue reading →

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i work for myself now

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Maya

Who’s out there in cyberspace?  I’m happy to report that I am now my own boss and I have a big announcement coming out Monday, concerning said boss-ness, which I will post here.  I need to get a bunch of … Continue reading →

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september art lessons

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Maya

We have some new dates for September:  the 11th, 18th, and 25th.  Added a younger class too, we now start with 6 year olds!  Hoping for some good turnout and I know it will be a ton of fun. See … Continue reading →

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night out

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Maya

Last weekend, we had a booth at Legends Night Out, our neighborhood association summer get-together.  Being new to the area, it was our first time and I was a bit surprised at the turnout!  My mission was to get the … Continue reading →

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art lessons

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Maya

I am going to teach some art again this summer!  I’ve missed it since I closed down my art store, where we did classes, workshops, private lessons and general mess-making.  Time to open up my home and try it out … Continue reading →

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drawing blood

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Maya

blood cells sketch – think I’m going to make some cell biology jewelry.

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yay, it’s warm out!

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Maya

I’ve been gardening!  This year I have all new beds since we’re at a new house with a new-to-us yard.  We’re planting using crazy hippie “organic methods,” but it doesn’t seem so out of the ordinary to me.  Clint and … Continue reading →

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house!

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Maya

Last night we slept in our new house for the first time! We moved during the day with the help of my friend and co-worker Allison, and the big things are all in their places. The kitchen was the hub … Continue reading →

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life

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Maya

Clint and I spent the past week traveling to Sterling, Illinois, to be with his extended family and Grandpa Jack during his last breaths. It was a moving experience and I wish that everybody had a “BDJ” in their family, … Continue reading →

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