March 14, 2017 Running on the treadmill of life requires special gear. Somehow, blinders ended up in my gear bag and I never questioned whether or not wearing them was essential. The truth is, I welcomed the blinders. I believed that they shielded me from the truth that I live a selfish life with the …
February 22, 2017 The smell of spring is in the air. The thermometer on the porch reads 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Windows are open and fresh air floods the house. I’m totally ready to see the shoots of green bursting through the dirt. Still catching up on projects, eliminating those that don’t interest me anymore to make …
February 16, 2017 After a long break from posting to my blog, I’m back. I might even start sending out the monthly newsletter again. There’s a great deal happening that I’m excited to share with you … just not all at once. Four workshops have been added to my 2017 schedule. These may (or may …
January 23, 2017 My friend, Berendina Buist has put together another traveling show, the Tin Box Exhibit Small to Large. At the end of the month Berendina will leave for Sydney, Australia with six tiny tins packed in her suitcase. Each tin contains an entire, interactive exhibit. The tins are 3.5″ diameter and 1.25″ deep. I chose …
January 21, 2017 Sowing Seeds – Art as a journey toward transformation and rehabilitation. The Eastern Shore Hospital Center (ESHC) is a mental health facility under the jurisdiction of Maryland’s Behavioral Health Administration, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. ESHC houses 3 psychiatric units for a total of 60 beds. Its mission is to provide the …
Bristol, UK – Day Two: October 1, 2016 A life long dream came true today. I climbed the mast and out to the end of a yardarm on a large sailing vessel. I’ve always hoped to do this while sailing on the high seas, preferably during a storm. The SS Great Britain is docked securely …