Well…the day has arrived. My darling girl has left for college. Flown the coop. She's outta here. Off into the wild blue yonder to find her life and continue on her path of exploring her own voice. She is beloved and I wish her all the great adventures her new life has to offer. She's … Continue Reading
I mentioned in my recent New York City post that I had a chance to hear Josh Ritter talk about his new book, Bright's Passage and well as hear him sing a few tunes. Here's the interview that I heard at the Barnes & Noble at Untion Sqaure. If you've got an hour to listen while … Continue Reading
I finished a journal up this weekend. I jump around in them, so it sometimes takes me a while. This one I started in February at the PLAY retreat and finished with my Taos trip. I made another one so I'd not be without one – they've been sitting together on my work table, … Continue Reading
"The need to be a great artist makes it hard to be an artist. The need to produce a great work of art makes it hard to produce any art at all." – Julia Margaret Cameron I had the great pleasure of spending a week in Taos this summer. Drawing. Exploring the lines created by … Continue Reading
the river solitude stoney totems hot feet in glacial water Rio Grande surface of glass cool stones shimmer I spent last week in Taos at a wonderful drawing class – more on that later when I have more time to digest everything. We spent one enchanted early morning on the banks of the Rio Grande. … Continue Reading
Last week found me in The City, taking my daughter to college orientation – which when it was all said and done was fabulous for her – but she thinks it's cruel that they get you there, make you fall in love with it and then turn around and send you back home for a … Continue Reading
If you are looking for some art this evening, head on over to Stephanie's lovely studio and garden for some great art and summer libations from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Steph's wonderful neighborhood is buzzing with creative energy. She'll be joined by whimsical metal artist Charlotte Zink and the wonderful jeweler, Diane Kuligowski. Stephanie's shady … Continue Reading
www.travelandart.net Love to travel and journal? Me too! Now we have an online community dedicated to those passionate explorers who love to document their journeys. Whether you travel the big wide world or your world closer to home, Travel and Art is an online community where you can find a home, share photos of your … Continue Reading
A poem for the longest, best day of the year. The Swan Did you too see it, drifting, all night, on the black river? Did you see it in the morning, rising into the silvery air – An armful of white blossoms, A perfect commotion of silk and linen as it leaned into the bondage … Continue Reading
My brother just sent this to me and I had to share. Cracks me up! From the filmakers tweet: "I did this, and I pushed it. No cash. Just friends, an idea and a camera and some dope friends. Jokes I believe in. Get it how you live. Put it on FB. That's it. … Continue Reading