Art at the Center of Heart
“A dolls ability to uplift the human spirit can be immeasurable.” ― Gayle Wray Over the past year, art has lead me out of some gloomy places when dealing with sadness that comes with the loss of two parents within a very…
Holiday Community Craft Fairs
"The product of the heart, head and hand is to be loved." ~ Elbert Hubbard On the first day of Advent a group of crafty people gathered at Mt Carmel United Methodist Church in Parkton, MD for their annual holiday…
Summerizing Roving and Recreating
How could Labor Day be nearly upon us? Holy Moly! I don't know where summer went. "Isn't it hot?" Others asked. To me it was glorious. Being back in Baltimore, warm and fuzzy memories of my childhood summers spent in…
Giving in to Self
"Your intellect may be confused, but your emotions will never lie to you..." ~ Roger Ebert A childhood friend and I attended a tapestry weaving class sponsored by the Northern Baltimore County Art Foundation at the Hereford Library. We chatted…
Day Trip along Freedom’s Road
"Art, freedom and creativity will change society faster than politics." ~ Victor Pinchuk A few weeks ago I met an artist at a farmers market who intuitively I felt was filled with interesting stories to tell about "how art washes…
Childhood Recaptured
"There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter."... Elizabeth Lawrence "Build a Community Rock Garden" the Baltimore County Library listing of June workshops read. I'm in! I thought, as I my eyes scanned the…
On the Heart’s Bindings
We do what we do, because of who we are. If we did otherwise, we would not be ourselves. ~Neil Gaiman One of the best ways to free oneself of burden and heart ache is to write. The healing powers…
Appreciation Passed On
“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” ~ Martin Luther Without a doubt I know where my…
Brightest Spot in the Day
“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Pablo Picasso Look, Mom! I wanted to shout out as I came close to finishing my art project a few weeks ago. Sadly, I couldn't show my mom, she'd…
A Sunday Delight
"...carry the spirit of a child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm." ~ Aldous Huxley On a Sunday morning two weeks ago the weather was dreary. The day before had been a stunner. What's happened? I thought.…