Robert Frost wrote, “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall” – the opening line to his poem, “Mending Wall.” (1914) I learned to appreciate non-rhyming poetry in the seventh... Read More

I’m a person who is prone to self-reflection.  Possibly too much self-reflection.  Today I’m thinking about how my father impacted my life.  He didn’t appreciate art. It just didn’t catch... Read More

“Tying the knot” is an age-old saying that refers to a marriage ceremony. Some wedding ceremonies include a symbolic knot tying – that binds the hands of the groom and... Read More

Why does inspiration strike in the shower? It happens to me every time. I can spend the morning wracking my brain for an idea or struggling with not feeling good... Read More

My father wasn’t a bad man; he was a man of his time. Men were the head of household and what they said was law. His opinions were set in... Read More

My little birds have lived through a variety of experiences through my drawings. They’ve known love, humor and playfulness.  But, sometimes life isn’t joyous or comforting or safe.   Being... Read More

I’ve been through some ups and downs over the years.  Marriage and divorce were two bookends of a period that most people would consider a “normal” life. In the middle... Read More