Remembering the Healers & Wise Women
As many people dress up like a witch for Halloween or honor the dead at this time of year, I wish to honor the memory and lives of those healers and everyday wise women (and some men) who were accused … Continued
Ripples, Reflections, & Inner Harbors (Poetic Paintings in Loving Memory)
Life is so full of wonder. I’m in awe at the ripple effects from memories of times long past mingling with more recent inspiration, connections, and wonder. The excerpt pictured above is from a poem called I Must Remember. It … Continued
Stardust & Moonshine
Ahh…. I invite you to take a moment to look into your own eyes when you get a chance! Take these thoughts from the back of my book, The Girl Who Dances With Delight, with you when you do: What if … Continued
Song of Echoes
What do you hear? One of the songs that came on while I was painting this showed up in a more obvious way. Any guesses before looking at the playlist below? I always wonder how YOU see/feel/connect with art. We all … Continued
Mothering Nature
May Mother’s Day be filled with love, hugs, and holding hands.♡ A lady on a ferry in the San Juan Islands last year shared with me her realization that since her mom’s recent death, she must now mother herself. It … Continued
Vision, Respect, & Generosity or Crawling Under a Rock!
I felt like crawling under a rock! Instead, I took a deep breath, reconsidered my motivations and values, and learned a lot. Over the past 3 weeks, I’ve continued to digest the lessons and the love. Thankfully, several friends took … Continued
Art of Gratitude * Featured Artist Interview * Julia Osterc, moi ;)
So thrilled to be Celebrating Life & the Art of Gratitude with 8 other lovely artists. “The grateful heart sits at a continuous feast.” – Proverbs I’ll be featuring an interview and info about each artist’s creative projects leading up … Continued
Life's a Wild Ride
Life’s a Wild Ride! If there’s anything I ‘know for sure’, that is it. The more I embrace vulnerability and open up with people, who in turn share their stories, the more I realize how wild life is for all … Continued
A Mother's Love
Wise words for this Wednesday from my angel momma, Paulette, kind of her version of the golden rule, namaste, and ubuntu. Today would have been her 67th birthday and my family and I miss her so very much! Yet, we … Continued