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Online Art Exhibit
Everything's Artwork
Heather O'Neal
About Me
I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where I grew up and am proud to be a Townie. My husband and I have an amazing son who is a teenager now.
We have three dogs. The oldest came home with me from Nepal as a puppy in 2009. His story is here. The smallest, maybe from Mexico(?), was rescued from a shelter in Chicago by Sasha Farm in 2016. Our third dog, the youngest at 72 pounds, was given to us by relatives who were downsizing in 2021. Recently in 2026 we took in a stray cat. We were feeding and sheltering him outside on the front porch through a very harsh winter. Finally, we gained his trust! He is now inside and happily the newest member of our family!
When home with family and our many animals, I watch the wildlife outside the large windows facing our back woods. When not distracted by birds, squirrels, chipmunks and deer, I aim to type up 30-plus years of handwritten travel journals. I spend time scrolling through photographs and enjoy creating videos about past trips. It's a good day when I find time to draw, make earrings, sew, write, sing, tap dance, hula-hoop or create an amazing dinner without complaining!
For many years, I led adventure trips to Nepal and other parts of the world. My past life as a tour operator and guide is fondly remembered! When not traveling, I have enjoyed welcoming guests to my vacation rental near downtown Ann Arbor since 2000. At the house, my artwork, drawings and travel photographs (among many other treasures) are part of the Everything's Artwork Collection. My guesthouse doubles as an event space and mini art museum!
I hope you will have as much fun exploring my adventures in art here as I have had putting it all in one place! Maybe you'll be convinced that Everything's Artwork!
More about me and past adventures here:
https://www.ofglobalinterest.com/me
Visit Ann Arbor:
The Himalayan Lodge, event space &
Everything's Artwork Museum
Travel the world:
Of Global Interest Adventure Travel
Play the bells at Kerrytown! 🔔
As the Chime Master since 2000, I encourage you to visit the Kerrytown Chime in Ann Arbor. This world class instrument is open three times a week for the public to play songs by number. The bells can be heard up to 3 blocks away. It's FREE and FUN for all ages and abilities! No talent is required.
Quotes to Inspire
"You need to let little things that would ordinarily bore you suddenly thrill you."
Andy Warhol
"If you see someone without a smile, give them yours."
Dolly Parton
"Forever is composed of nows."
Emily Dickinson
"It is hard work and great art to make life not so serious."
John Irving
“Let them call it mischief: When it is past and prospered t’will be virtue.”
Ben Johnson
“If you obey all the rules, you’ll miss all the fun.”
Katharine Hepburn
"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire."
Jennifer Lee
“Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could have been any different.”
Oprah Winfrey
"It's never too late to be who you might have been."
George Eliot
"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value."
Albert Einstein
"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize
how close they were to success when they gave up."
Thomas Edison
"Every strike brings me closer to the next home run."
Babe Ruth
"When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful."
Malala Yousafzai
"My brain is the key that sets me free."
Harry Houdini