There is nothing quite like the magic of a summer night. The children are sleeping, the evening is warm. We sit outside our cottage watching the moon as it dreams its ancient story. We have our own dreams. Our words dance around us as we idly use them to paint the picture of “A Good Hope”…
Art for me is a little bit of magic. I turned a corner and there it was, an unexpected gift. This little piece “More Magic” is one of the first paper pieces that has come out from me. It too, was unexpected and nearly magical. So much fun to do that I cant believe I
I am remembering a little toe head girl wandering through an apple orchard under the expansive South Dakota sky. In this memory I see the apple trees in their reach for the sun. I see an asparagus patch popping out of the ground, and most vividly the milkweed plant with its pristine white seeds popping
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“As a man thinks in his heart, so is he” There is a way to add Art to your daily life. Begin by listening to yourself when you wake up in the morning. Find a way to add Art into your relationships. Ways to be your Art: 1. Appearance- What you wear. 2. Time- (redeem
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There is no formula for creativity. All of my experiences in life. Every relationship I have had, goes into my creative storehouse. What makes us unique is the manner in which it emerges. I love painting. It’s as if my soul is having a conversation with my creator. Sometimes I am rejoicing, sometimes I am
Today I am thinking about the power of words. In my Wednesday Art class we read daily from Julia Cameron’s “The Artist’s Way”. Here is a quote that has moved me: “I wish I could take language and fold it like cool, moist rags. I would lay words on your forehead. I would wrap words on
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This is the Story of True and Patience, two travelers who have become increasingly aware of their deep longing for Love. Along their paths, they find hints of each other. When they sleep, they dream of one another. They are completely absorbed in their discovery. In this dream, True is called away. He has to
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I am thrilled about the first several hours of this adventure. It seriously has a 60’s flavor. There is a community of lovely people out here. I have spoken at length with several of them. Its as if they are on a picnic. The megabus is great. It is slightly disorganized in the South, but soooooo inexpensive. I got the impression that
Another journey!!!! I am going to Oklahoma City again Monday. A year ago in June, I did the same trip, only I drove by myself. This year, I don’t trust my car to be reliable, especially in this awful heat. It is dangerous. I can feel that in my depths. If I had car trouble of any kind and had to
“You have captured my heart…You are my private garden, my treasure, a secluded spring, a hidden fountain.” Song of Solomon (Song of Patience) Loving someone else, makes us visible. It gives us substance.Color has returned to Patience’ life. Patience is learning to fly. She knows now how to control taking off and landing. She
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