Liminal Uncertainty
Hi Friends, I’ve heard therapists and others in the healing professions say that many people are experiencing periods of intense emotional release right n...
Earth Speaks
Hi Friends, I’ve been working on some new paintings in my “Earth Speaks” series — the paintings created using natural earth pigments. I ...
The Power of Color
Hello Friends, It’s spring in the northern hemisphere, and many plants are coming into full bloom. Here’s a peek at some of the California natives i...
Living a Creative Life
Hi Friends, My mom is in the final phase of clearing out her house and getting ready to move. It’s the house that I grew up in, and the house she has live...
Remembrance
Hi Friends, I went to a lovely memorial service over the weekend. It was poignant and funny, with a lot of people telling interesting stories about the man who ...
Spring Revival
Hi Friends, I hibernate in winter. I lose interest in everything except reading, napping and watching videos on YouTube and Netflix. It seems strange that it...
Learning New Skills
Hi Friends, My mom is on an archaeological dig going through everything in her house in preparation for her move. One of the things she found and gave to me was...
Baby Art
Greeting Friends, I went to a party over the weekend for a new baby in the family. Her name is Fiona, and she’s my cousin’s daughter’s first c...
Love Yourself
Hi Friends, I woke up this morning feeling tired and uninspired, with no ideas for writing this newsletter. I found myself thinking things like — what is ...
Learning New Tricks
Hi Friends, Last week I got the bug to paint using natural earth pigments. This comes up for me from time to time, but I usually set it aside because my experim...