I have dabbled in the arts for forty years (as time would allow). In 1987 I was thrilled to win a Kodak International Snapshot Award (1st place for color and 2nd place for a B & W). I am a published poet (find me on poemhunter.com) and recorded songwriter. The fear of being a 'starving artist', as a single Mom, compelled me to pursue secure employment. Like millions of people, world-wide, I f I could make a decent living just being an artist, I would!more