In honor of my dearly departed friend, Susan Smith Evans When I answered the phone to hear your husband telling me the news of your tragic accident, my mind fought against accepting his words. I listened to Ron and the story he relayed. No! This could not be happening. And when I [...]
I wrote this blog post a few years back and published it on another site. When I first wrote this article, I reached out to the artist of this sculpture, Ann Gildner. I told her how deeply moved I was as I stood before her sculpture. Her response to me was this: “You not [...]
Creative thinking is enhanced by understanding how the creative process works. There are times when creatives spend their energy in very big ways. I call the thin and dim weariness that can follow this time The Flatlands. The following video is a visual tour of this place... [...]
Please pause for a moment to listen to this guided forest meditation: Shinrin-Yoku is Healing Forest Medicine Being connected to nature brings a healing power to our bodies, our minds and our spirits. The practice of Shinrin-Yoku was established in Japan during the 1980’s. Shinrin-Yoku is referred [...]
In response to this art, I created a dialogue between the artist and the rabbi. The subject of the artist's expression is created using thread, bits of fabric and lace. The artist puts glue upon her fingers and picks up lace, thread and scraps to create the cries of her heart. She does [...]
Our seasons of creativity can reflect seasons of the Earth. We move from winter into spring in our creative journey. It is here we may notice that there are new ideas beginning to form. This metaphor is one that brings great hope. Can you detect that "glint of green" in your life and in [...]
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 [...]
