• Zoie

    Member
    May 27, 2026 at 8:14 pm

    Well, I saw that there were only a few replies to this thread and it just seemed like it was begging some activity because I am positive that Foxsy has many members. My name is Zoie and I have been with Shelby and Jon since the beginning. At first there were only 12 of us I think. I have watched her grow and continually expand her horizons, classes and website. Many years of hard work and help along the way. I am proud of everyone who has helped to grow their dream and so proud of what they have done. My life has been, and sadly still is, very chaotic and at 73 with children who are 50 and grandchildren who are adults, you would think that things would slow down – lol! But that definitely isn’t the case. Serious health issues seem to have arisen all around me over the last year so I haven’t been able to be much of a presence anywhere. But, I lurk when I can and once in a while even make an appearance even though no one really remembers me, I am still here. Still caring, still watching and I will try to be more of a presence here.
    I am a nature girl and primarily have been doing (when I have time) watercolour, drawing, urban sketching, nature journaling, art journaling and always trying to learn new things. I play several musical instruments, build in the electronic world (mainly synthesizers and controllers) and do a bit of woodworking in connection with those builds. I am a dancer, ballet and Ukrainian dancing and at a competition level. I love hiking, walking, kayaking, swimming and biking. I am a Nature Journal Educator and a Wild Wonder Foundation Ambassador and being a steward both here in the city (Edmonton, Alberta) and in the country is very important to me and I try to bring renewal to where I am and look after the birds and animals.
    Well, that’s about it for me and I really hope that I see lots of stories from everyone as they introduce themselves. Doesn’t have to be this long you know – whatever you are willing to share, but it would should help Shelby’s site and the joy she, Jon and her assistants will have as they see the community start to thrive. In some areas it has been months. 😉