Thanksgiving
There was a Thanksgiving tradition in the tribe I left behind were everyone at the table was asked what they were grateful for. This year I have so much to be grateful for.
Being Grateful and The Art of Gratitude
The art of gratitude and being grateful is being able to give heartfelt thanks. Therefore gratitude requires an emotional state and an awareness.
Bring a hammer…it’s hammaday!
I had a studio in the house for a few years when my kids were little. At the time I was the only bread winner and it just made things a easier having my workspace in my living space. My studio was accessible to the kids and we did several art projects together over [...]
Half-full or half-empty…pants?
Half-empty pants? I inherited my funny bone from my Grandma Fran. She saw humor in everything and laughed for well over a hundred years. I am told that it wasn't always the case with her and at some point she made the conscious decision to live a life of joy. I don't remember her [...]
The Painter of Vaginas goes to town
"Here he is...The Painter of Vaginas"! Nothing quite silences a crowd like someone yelling VAGINAS at the top of their lungs. All heads turned in the room simultaneously to catch a glimpse of The Painter of Vaginas. It's kind of like someone yelling FIRE in a crowed room minus of course everyone running towards [...]