Dealing with loss (even pre-emptively) has turned me to what I know... to express myself creatively. I hope these words reach past me. They have helped me look at this experience as one of life's strange gifts, even if I wish its fast conclusion, I embrace it as part of my life's rich path. Characters: … Continue reading The Beauty of Death: A Sophoclean Discourse on Coping with the Loss of a Beloved Parent
Thursday’s Thoughts – Asking AI to clarify a conversation killer
Prompt: Comment on the following statement: "If you don't want to hear what potentially will be a different opinion, don't ask me for mine."
Along The Fence – A Photo Safari in 2022
I'm forever looking for interesting visuals to fuel paintings, inspire ceramics, and explore the senses. This one did all three. Back in the 1970s, it seemed like almost every. yard used these waterlogged logs as fencing. They added a rustic warmth to people's homes drove a sense of nostalgia for older, simpler times. To me, … Continue reading Along The Fence – A Photo Safari in 2022
Creative Block – Let Inspiration find you
I'm not complaining, but it's been a struggle to get creative lately; I have lists and post-its full of ideas, but just don't feel like making them happen. Well, that's not entirely true... I lack the motivation to make them happen. Instead, I find myself filling the creative emptiness with TV, retail therapy, reading (sadly, … Continue reading Creative Block – Let Inspiration find you
Getting Back on The Horse – Where to start?
It feels like months since I've written anything personal and made any personal artwork. All my mind, time, and energy has been dedicated to teaching and finishing my BFA Specialization in Art Education & Teaching License. My overthinking and imposter syndrome fiercely kicking in during evaluations, which went over with great responses from my mentors … Continue reading Getting Back on The Horse – Where to start?
Butterfly Garden – Making a bed for the flowers
Sticking to my usual goal of recycling as much material as possible, I raked the whole area as flat as possible and used the trunks and branches of the cut-down cedars to make my flower box. I called-out for indigenous seeds (on Facebook) and bought others online. I decided to cover the ground with nutrient … Continue reading Butterfly Garden – Making a bed for the flowers
There’s nothing like a daughter’s love.
A few weeks ago was my birthday. I have lost interest in celebrating birthdays and this past year during the pandemic I've felt it even less. Also, I feel 54 isn't such a remarkable year; hence the lack of care I had in choosing a candle for my birthday cupcake. (Which, by the way was … Continue reading There’s nothing like a daughter’s love.
Saturday’s Surprises #21: In Coclusion… We Keep On Truckin’
“Quantum physics tells us that nothing that is observed is unaffected by the observer. That statement, from science, holds an enormous and powerful insight. It means that everyone is creating what they see.” By Neale Donald Walsch For the last twenty one weeks, I’ve discovered what I believe to be several pillars to a healthy … Continue reading Saturday’s Surprises #21: In Coclusion… We Keep On Truckin’
Friday’s Frequencies #21: Water cures everything. So, let’s go for a beer! Well, it has water in it, doesn’t it?
“Don’t forget to drink water and get sun. You’re basically a houseplant with complicated emotions.” By unknown Simply wisdom and obvious statement are such a joy to me the days. I seek the simplicity in everything. I desire no drama (ie: shit) and shy away from stress or things I just don’t like. My emotions … Continue reading Friday’s Frequencies #21: Water cures everything. So, let’s go for a beer! Well, it has water in it, doesn’t it?
Thursday’s Thoughts #21: Hey, you! Yes, You!
“Pay attention to whatever inspires you, for it is ‘spirit’ trying to communicate with you, that’s why it’s called ‘inspiration’, as ‘in-spirit’. Listen to it, believe it, and act on it.” By unknown I’ve taken the habit of asking people what inspires them and when I’m asked back the same question, I realize so much … Continue reading Thursday’s Thoughts #21: Hey, you! Yes, You!
The New Renaissance Mindset 