Women Gathering & Growing

There is a special kind of magic and medicine in the gathering of women who choose to support one another and grow together. I’m grateful for these experiences and learning how to host them from an amazing artist, Alena Hennessy, … Continued

Wayah River

I originally started sharing encouragement through writing and art online in memory of my mom, Paulette, to honor and pass on her love for nature and life. It feels fitting to remember as I celebrate Mother’s Day this month… which … 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

Home Sweet Home

I so hope that you are fortunate to have a home that you feel this way about at some point in your life. I realize that there are sometimes seasons in life that we live more adrift and are less … Continued

Wonder-full Weekends in the Blue Ridge Mountains

I’m dreaming of wonder full creative weekends here in Blue Ridge, GA, which has been recognized again as one of America’s Top 10 Craft Towns by American Craft Week’s National search (for a few years in a row now). I’m glad to call Blue … Continued

Exploring Wild Nature

“All created things are alive, conscious, and want to communicate. The Creator has endowed all creatures with wisdom and joy, and they are eager to share with us their ways of being in the world. In time we learn to … Continued

Oh, Oh, Listen to the Music…

Do a little dance, make a little love, and sing with me! 🙂 So many great songs have been playing in my head while putting together the June 2016 Thrivival offering about “Oran Mor”, Celtic for “The Great Song.”  Yes, I’ve been listening, … Continued