Stillness speaks.  Can you hear it…

Stillness speaks. Can you hear it…

A while back, a creative trip to a San Diego timeshare got cut short, leaving only a few days to paint. I remember setting up in the dining room, adjusting the lighting, laying out the paints and securing the canvas – acutely aware of the time constraints. With my...
Take The Summer Challenge

Take The Summer Challenge

Sometimes I feel like a spinning top turning endlessly focused on my “to do” list. So often, May turns into June and passes right through July and August without me really stopping to acknowledge or celebrate the wonderful season of summer. Recently, I...
You don’t have to shout to be heard…

You don’t have to shout to be heard…

This piece was inspired by actress, Halle Berry.  Our paths crossed a while back at a fundraiser, and I had the privilege to witness a beautiful woman who exudes calm inner strength as well as graciousness under pressure. I sometimes find myself in situations that...
Remember the first time you fell in love?

Remember the first time you fell in love?

Maybe it was your first pair of shiny black tap shoes, or the rich intoxicating smell of your baseball mitt. In my case, a bright dark blue two wheeler bike gave my stomach the flip flops in delight.  Finally I had the freedom to go beyond my very own driveway! I...
Howling Winds, Cool Crisp Breezes…

Howling Winds, Cool Crisp Breezes…

Some say February is a month of transitions and purification. Perhaps. For sure it gave us reason to bundle up. Howling winds Cool crisp breezes Dark starry nights Bundled up tight. Walking briskly Breathing deeply Shivers of delight In my warm winter coat Having...
Yawning, everywhere I look, I see beige, beige, beige…

Yawning, everywhere I look, I see beige, beige, beige…

Have there been times in your life when you wanted to Be bold?               Make a statement?                   Get noticed? “Live Out Loud” reminds me of the times in my life when I decided to express myself in more individual and unique ways. Being naturally shy, I...
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