In This Present Moment
A week ago or so I took a fiber arts piece to Ferrari Frame and Design. I stitched it two years ago after having attended a workshop at "The Hive," a creative art space at Hereford Library in northern Baltimore…
Creative Wizardry
So during this break from the hustle and bustle of life as we knew it, I have been teaching myself a new skill. Always my cheerleader, my good son sent me some tools to help me in my quest.…
Writing the Experience
Last week I participated in a journal writing workshop through Well for the Journey, a spiritual center. Our meet-up took place on Zoom. I've been journaling since the first of the year so it's a relatively new experience for…
Back Burner Stuff
I never had clear thoughts of a career path. So, my liberal arts education lead me to doing anything that I felt was what I had to do responsibly, what I thought I could do or needed to do and…
Cosmic JuJu – Wellness Practices
“The arts are a critical component of healthcare. Expressive art is a tool to explore, develop and practice creativity as a means to wellness.” ~ Wellarts Association Feeling scared, anxious or in the doldrums over concerns about the state of…
Twin Whoo-Whoo Stuff
I'm so grateful I have two great brothers. The other evening they came over and hung all my art. It had been packed away since I moved back East to be primary caretaker to our two terminally ill parents. Both…
Sowing Spring Thoughts
You reap what you sow. You become whatever you continually think and do. What future self will you sow today?” Anonymous I went by The Mill yesterday, a local hangout for people seeking seeds and feeds for all their…
Seasonal Awakening
I don't know about you but spring always brings me a renewed sense of creativity. So I was delighted when I saw the 3rd annual Women's Summit advertised at the Abington Public Library, one of the Harford County Libraries here…
Thoughts Worth Spreading
“Busy is a choice. Stress is a choice. Joy is a choice. Choose well” ~ Ann Voskamp Lately, I have been pondering how what we hear in the media affects us. A few months ago, I did away with the television…