16 / matters magazine / fall 2017 Metamorphosis, 40” x 60” acrylic on archival canvas with citrine crystals. pends on her organizing and bookkeep- ing duo to help her manage life’s details, as well as daily meditation and other healing practices. With a new outlook, she has accepted her situation and looks for the lessons and positive outcomes even if they seem impossibly hard. Professionally, she’s back to pur- suing her painting and music, which are clearly infused by the hope she ra- diates. “I had to reconnect with my purpose: to make art and music and share it with people.” An online course is helping her develop a business plan for her art studio. Goldman’s hon- est and genuine approach to life uniquely positions her to encourage others when life is overwhelming: “Dig deep and move through your difficulties. I am choosing to con- sciously cultivate joy and focus on all the good stuff that wakes me up, gives me hope and makes me happy.” You can find Leslie Goldman on Instagram @wc- spainter and on her website wildcher- rystudio.com. Stay tuned for her up- coming house concert with Jill Sobule on October 28. Ellen Donker was drawn into Leslie Goldman’s art on the Artists Studio Tour and looks forward to seeing her future creations. n Goldman's home studio is full of her vibrant artwork. For further Information, or to sign up contact Paula at farbrookminicamp@gmail.com This Summer I will be a clown in the circus, dance in the sprinkler, ride a pony in a rodeo, sing songs around the campfire, jump through hoops, view wildlife in my binoculars, play the saxophone, learn to “downward dog”, make ice cream, and send a rocket to the moon. You can too ... The ultimate camping experience for 3-7 year olds. Directors: Paula Levin, Bill Deltz and Donna Deltz 179 Maplewood Avenue | Maplewood, NJ 07040 | 973-763-9500 | wordsbookstore.com Astronaut and author Scott Kelly Tuesday, October 17 — 7:30 pm at West Orange High School Book launch for Endurance, a stunning memoir from the astronaut who spent a record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station. Buy book for admission at wordsbookstore.com or call 973-763-9500