Wheelhouses of Culture
Nearly every community has it's own cultural landmarks so when I travel, I enjoy seeing places of interest in the region where I am visiting. Included in my creative journey this summer was a visit to the Museum of the…
Life’s Little Surprises
“A creative life is an amplified life. It's a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and ... a lot more interesting life.” - Elizabeth Gilbert I set up this little vignette with a beautiful watercolor greeting card sent…
Creativity and Fulfillment
It is never ever too late to try something new. First hand experience is a wonderful teacher! Who would have ever thunk at sixty years of age, I would have become an author. The painter well tells her story in…
Perfect Panacea
Miss Sweet Spring has just arrived, yet ten days ago her relative, grumpy Old Man Winter teased us once more by throwing down more white stuff on top of his icy disposition. I don't know about you but, I hope…
Spring Fever, Anyone?
Ready to be done with winter? As someone who lived for forty years high up in the snowy mountains, I have experienced many long winters. One of the best ways to combat cabin fever is to go outside and play, …
See Ya 2021! Hello 2022!
You know that period between Christmas and New Year? I find it confusing and it feels like life, more than ever, is in limbo. I never know what to do with myself. It seems too early to clean-up the Christmas…
So Much to Teach Us
'Twant me, 'twas the Lord." I always told him "I trust you. I don't know where to go or what to do, but I expect you to lead me.' and he always did." ~ Harriet Tubman (c. 1870 -1913)…
The Next Gen
You know what I am excited about? Watching the next generation of women in my family as they progress through their adult lives. Each and every one of them are the type that if someone challenges their abilities, they'd each…
Sunday Star Performers
Last Sunday I returned to one of my favorite places on Earth. It's said to be "One of the top ten topiary gardens in the world," by Architectural Digest. I'm so happy its been reopened after the required pandemic closure.…