Change, Art, and Meaning across Generations

August 29, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

This week, I posed for three local artists after taking quite a long break from the work. I had forgotten how my mind sort of spins as my body becomes a landscape. There is a shift in my perception, like I am taking in light.

all my love ~ American Sentence ~ Day 100 of 108

July 23, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I write letters, he picks flowers – we both put them in places where we least expect them.

What my ex-husband told me – American Sentence Day 92 of 108

June 11, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

I firmly believe that fun is essential for our survival and evolution!

Run away from anyone who poo-poos fun. Most definitely run away from anyone who shames you!

Backworld slipping is not an option

May 12, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

“Creativity ignited a spark. In that moment, I saw that art is not peripheral, beauty is not optional, but a strategy for survival.” – Terry Tempest Williams

I walked away a long time ago so that I could find out who I am.

unexpected rendezvous – American Sentence 87 of 108

April 3, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

catching the sun and a few moments of warmth on a spring day in our little mountain town

What makes you live?

March 19, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Connection is key

Warm face – American Sentence Day 86 of 108

March 15, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

so many reminders to slow down

sketch by Mike

Be the boy that dances – Music Monday

March 11, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Paul inspires me creatively. His approach to art is refreshing, a little bit vulnerable, and fun!

Reclaim Experience, Reclaim the Ordinary

March 10, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Feeling pretty darn lucky! Get outside and enjoy your life.

Nothing is Personal

March 2, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

It was a time when I was alone, not ready to be with anyone. Scorched by the last love affair, nerves still scarred over. It was a Monday night. My friend Leslie texted me, the model for her life drawing class didn’t show up – would I want to model? I said sure, I can be there in 20 minutes. I grabbed a bath robe, drove through the snow, and before I had a chance to think, I was naked in a circle of artists. Next day, I wrote this . . .