The "Monet of Glass"

Almost a year ago, I posted this article and pictures about the work of my long-time friend Lisa Mote. Verge magazine is a publication originating in Augusta, Georgia. The cover of the August edition features Lisa's work. Her bio and a picture are included in the magazine.



The article states that she could be the "Monet of glass." I do not disagree. Among Lisa's accomplishments was being featured on HGTV in 2007.

How does a post about stained glass fit in a blog devoted to organization and time management? Three points come to mind:

1. Lisa graduated from college in three years with a double major. Her work ethic was extremely strong since the time she was a teenager. It's that sort of work ethic we need now more than ever in our schools and in the work place.
   
2. Over the last year or so, Lisa and I have exchanged e-mails about the vision for our respective futures. The focusing of vision that she talked about would cause most corporate executives to sit up and take notice.
3. As we move through our busy lives, we cannot afford to ignore the beauty around us. It adds to the meaning and enjoyment of life.

You can see more of Lisa's work at www.LisaMote.com.

I have written often about the importance of the arts in our schools. If we are going to thrive in a global society, we are going to have to do more than produce students who can bubble correct answers on multiple-choice tests. Is there anyone out there that wants to comment on how their own experiences in the arts in school helped them in their adult life?

I study war and politics in order that my children may study science and mathematics, in order that their children may study art and music.

- John Adams, in a letter to his wife Abigail.

Beauty and Vision and Good Friends

At first glance, this post has nothing to do with organization and time management. Displayed here are several examples of glasswork produced by my good friend Lisa Mote. You can browse Lisa's glass studio by clicking here.



I post Lisa's work for two reasons. First, what she creates is beauty, and we need a whole lot more beauty in our lives. Secondly, in an e-mail just the other day, she talked to me about vision and how her studio has taken off since she clarified her vision of where she wanted it to go. Lisa has been featured on HGTV. It was pretty powerful stuff.

Lisa, thanks for making the world just a little bit better place by doing the thing you love to do.

You've got to think about the "big things" while you're doing the small things, so that all the small things go in the right direction.

-Alvin Tofler