In memory of my father
Gene Medaris (1929-2019) My father passed away yesterday, after a long journey through the shadows of dementia. He was my
About Gina Murrow
Gina is the founder and artist-in-chief at Paint a Scarf. She and her husband David invented the upright multi-position silk painting rack. The Murrows have three children and four grandkids. They live in Chugiak, AlaskaThe illusion of control
Why had I waited so long to get extra care for Dad? Two reasons: foolish pride and a foolish vow.
Still This Side of Heaven
We'd made it home for Christmas. Now it was time for the long road back, and I wasn't sure I was ready to start caregiving again.
Please Don’t Forget Me
I’m realizing it wasn’t fame and notoriety that I craved over the years, it was having influence. And as I age, I’m realizing influence comes in many forms. I’m still afraid of being forgotten. But I’m going to begin cutting back on work in small steps.
Home for Christmas—A Long, Hard Journey
Flying my 89-year-old father home to Alaska for Christmas, wasn't a safe thing to do, but it was a good thing. We made it home for Christmas.
Finally – we’ve got our patent!
It took us three years and more hurdles than you want to know, but Paint a Scarf finally has its patent.
When to walk away from a million dollars
Over the past month I faced the decision so many female entrepreneurs face – what to put first, my family or my business?
All You Need is a Pencil to Keep Boredom Away
Is o.k. to be boring? What would it be like to answer at a party when asked by someone, “What do you do?” I’d probably say, “I’m an artist” and only talk about 1% of my day. But it’s my favorite 1%.
No Time for Art
Why, oh why, is it so hard for us to give ourselves permission to paint?
Permission granted
As Debbie painted the look of worry melted into a smile of pure joy. Her face was radiant when she saw her finished masterpiece.