June 26, 2022: Living A Creative Life
"The creative life is full of new possibilities, discoveries, exploration, experimentation, self-expression, and invention. It's a habit, a way of being, a style of existing."Scott Barry Kaufman-Scientific American Creativity has been a human characteristic since the beginning of history. One
January 17, 2021: Choosing A Creative Life
I have often described myself as a "late blooming artist", taking up jewelry design, nature photography and watercolor painting later in life. My confidence has eventually evolved to accept the idea, "I am an artist", but I still find
June 7, 2020: Creativity in Times of Challenge
The challenging times of a pandemic have continued to impact our daily lives, economically, personally and socially. Our country is in a state of turmoil with protests against racism, reminiscent of the Civil Rights movements during the sixties. There seems
March 29, 2020: Creativity and Hope in Times of Uncertainty.
We’re now weeks into the Covid-19 pandemic which fills our daily news with stories of despair. Our lives have been upturned with schools, stores and work places closed. In response to medical recommendations, many of us are at home to
March 8, 2020: Celebrating the Power of Women
As our two granddaughters, Maya and Zoe, lay quietly sleeping last night, I reflected on the world they are growing into. They are both very bright, highly creative and compassionate, three qualities that will hopefully help a world where too
February 16, 2020: Racing Down Rabbit Holes
“Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.”John Steinbeck. This past week, a conversation with our daughter Heather, brought both laughter and a poignant understanding of the assets
January 12, 2020: An Artist In Hiding?
"To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it."-Kurt Vonnegut I was on my way downtown to get my newest watercolor framed. A spontaneous stop into a favorite coffee
May 5, 2019: A Community of Creative Spirits
The challenge of life is to get up, dust off, and keep going – for the love of the work, for the love of life and all the gifts we have been given. (Carolyn McDade) This weekend, we hosted and participated
October 21, 2018: Gifts for the Fairies
"We nurture our creativity when we release our inner child. Let it run and roam free. It will take you on a brighter journey." Serina Hartwell