April 5, 2020: Color Our World
“Sometimes when you’re overwhelmed by a situation—when you’re in the darkest of darkness—that’s when your priorities are reordered.” ~ Phoebe Snow We are now entering our second month of Coronavirus in the US, Week Three of our "shelter at home" here
January 26, 2020: Seeking Bluebirds
Every time I see a bluebird, I say, well, hey, all this hard work is all worth while.Bill Vaughan Along with bitter cold and snow, January brings the unwelcome task of getting ready for tax season. In a jewelry design
August 11, 2019: Meandering & Making An Artful Life
"I’m a believer in the power of knowledge and the ferocity of beauty, so from my point of view, your life is already artful—waiting, just waiting, for you to make it art,”Toni Morrison* I collect quotes, to both inspire and remind
June 9, 2019: Distracted by birds……….and so much more.
“The air is crowded with birds — beautiful, tender, intelligent birds — to whom life is a song.” » George Henry Lewes Ruby throated hummingbird Since childhood, I’ve vacillated between lengthy periods of intense concentration, to a mental olympics with a mind
May 19, 2019: Simple Gifts
When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things – not the great occasions – that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness. – Bob Hope After weeks of cloudy, cool days, yesterday we
April 20, 2019: A Simple Step to Save our World
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead In 1969 at the midst of the anti-war movement, leaded gas, smoke filled air in industrial
April 14, 2019: Searching for Signs of Spring
"Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." --Marcus Aurelius Spring, this year in New England, has taken her time in making her appearance. The signs of her approach have been subtle, camouflaged by
Savor the Sweetness
"There comes a time when autumn asks, "What have you been doing all summer?” unknown Last Tuesday, upon returning back to our northern Maine studio from a show in New Hampshire, we realized that despite the steamy weekend weather, the hummingbirds had gone.