Summer Solstice has special meanings for me. As a child it meant a big break from school, playing outside with friends, building forts, go carts, tree houses and of course swimming, lots and lots of swimming. Wild Child I like to say, ” I grew up in the wilds of Florida! ” For me that …
Outside, Looking In I grew up in a truly nuclear family. Both my parents were only children, and three of my grandparents were gone before I was born. My father was VERY shy (I’m pretty convinced he would be diagnosed on the Autistic spectrum if he were born in these times), so we didn’t socialize …
This year, I’ve discovered a new “hammer,” and as often happens, everything looks like a nail to me now. The hammer I’m playing with is kindness. Bringing kindness to everyday interactions. And particularly being kind to myself. I’ve discovered immense power in taking a moment and telling that scared part of me “I’m here with …
A New Year, born out of darkness. There’s a wisdom in starting the year in the dark of winter – it’s just the time when we need hope, inspiration, light. What will this year just birthed bring us? Maybe more important, what will WE bring to this new year? Here at Art Transforms Life, we’re …
Autumn is coarse. Its textures are rich in depth. It’s so different from the summer greens that cover the mountains without break. Autumn is seed pods and falling branches, shifts in colors.
As I develop the new website, I’ll be posting bits and pieces here first. I’m looking to create a richer, more real conversation about who I am, who you are for me, and, most importantly, how we can make a difference in this crazy, wonderful life we share. Today starts an exploration of how I …
Flame is drawn to bring lightness to our lives, whether through humor and playfulness or literal light