When we use our authentic voice in writing, we move away from a "follow the numbers" format into a world where our words, thoughts and written form are our own. We come out of hiding and remove our masks. There is an originality that is now placed upon the page and this is offered [...]
Composting is the decomposition of thrown away waste. This material breaks down over time to become a powerful additive for gardens and crops. The rich soil of our lives is greatly enhanced by our powerful compost. Our experiences are to be valued, both the wondrous times as well as seasons of pain and difficulty. [...]
Handmade book artists are people who create a work of art in the form of a book. This book is an object of art; this form has become increasingly popular in the 20th century. They are sometimes produced as one-of-kind objects and sometimes they are published in small editions. As a writer and an [...]
Poetry connects us to ourselves and the words of others. In a condensed and lyrical manner, poetry is the language of the heart. A collection of poetry that I have loved for many years is "Earth Prayers" by Elizabeth Roberts and Elias Amidon. This treasure trove holds writings from so many diverse voices who [...]
I stand between the old and the new, that which was and that which will become. I pause to honor the ancient trees and to marvel deeply at their resilience. In this forest of redwoods I am deeply moved at the community way, how the elders look after and indeed prepare a space for [...]
Art is often a response to life and my Art Cards were birthed out of the reclaiming a part of my life where sadly, as a child, I was made to feel that my writing was full of imperfection instead of appreciated. This is effectively the back story of the creation of my Art [...]
Reflection is a power pathway to insight. The Sink is a multi-media piece I created years ago; it describes a dream I had that basically changed my life. It challenged me to allow that which was within me to come forth...
We all have them...old lies that keep us captive. These untrue beliefs can be something that we were told, years ago, and believed them at the time. Perhaps it was something said by a teacher, a parent or a dear friend. We accepted them as truth and we tiptoed around in life to make [...]
