Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

A New Snow... Dallaska 2026 Since last Friday night, we have been iced in — snow layered over ice, and then more ice — the kind of weather that quietly reminds you how little control we actually have. Dallas has been referring to it as “Dallaska 2026,” and while the nickname makes me smile, the experience itself has been a sobering reset.  © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026   by Laurie Pace   I woke this morning, Thursday,  at 4:30 a.m., still wrapped in the warmth of the bed, feeling deeply humble and grateful for God’s care over this past week. Since last Friday night, we have been iced in — snow layered over ice, and then more ice — the kind of weather that quietly reminds you how little control you actually have.  On Sunday, we lost heat. Atmos Energy in Fort Worth responded with what felt like an army — over 700 plumbers and technicians — working with each neighbor, one by one in our neighborhood. They even set up an e...

© Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Celebrating Life Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Self-Interest vs. Selflessness — A New Year’s Perspective The start of a new year naturally turns our focus inward. Goals are set. Resolutions are made. We ask ourselves what needs to change, what we want to improve, and what we hope to gain in the year ahead. None of that is wrong. Reflection has value. Growth matters. But quietly, almost unnoticed, culture often nudges the question in one consistent direction: What’s in it for me? That question has slowly shaped the way relationships are viewed—evaluated by usefulness, convenience, or personal benefit. When relationships stop meeting expectations, disappointment follows, and detachment feels justified. How Culture Shapes Our Thinking We live in a time that rewards self-focus. Personal fulfillment, personal peace, personal success. Relationships can become transactional r...