inspiring tidbits about my life and art
2025 was a helluva ride, and I am beyond amazed and grateful to still be alive. Rock bottom was real. For a few years, I’d been silently saying goodbye, in my own way, making sure my friends knew I loved them all the while getting my affairs in order, not believing I’d be alive in 2026. I am sharing hope in my latest journal musing about my health and MCAS journey.
I spent a month and a half cleaning our basement this spring. We found mold behind the drywall and that sure explains why my health has suffered greatly for years. That's an entirely different story...
It was -12F when I left for the grocery store this am. The trees and plants are glistening in hoarfrost and are incredible. I could easily spend all morning playing with my camera outside. Instead,...
I for one am happy to have fresh snow to walk in.
I've been beading a lot lately...a habit I picked up from my mom at an early age. There's really no coincidence that it's what I'm drawn to in my studio right now.
It is Dr. Seuss day and I am reminded of one of my favorite books from my childhood. I was 8 when I started filling out this book by ME, Myself. I remember counting windows (51) in my house, the...
Or is it April Fools Day? You never really know here. Snow is forecasted for tonight. However, any sign of spring is welcome, especially the first blooms of my garden.
It is National Crayon Day. What could be more fun than a day dedicated to crayons?!? It's what's on the inside that matters when it comes to this piece titled, "Grace". The real life Grace is one...
I dreamed I was in my parents’ kitchen, with both of them. I was hugging my mom. And gave her a kiss. She said, “Don’t forget about your dad. I then gave him a big hug and a kiss too. He didn’t say...
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