I was telling myself to calm down. I was paying attention to the way that I talk to myself. I could tell this experience was different. I’m sharing a personal story of recovery. This is what occurred as a result of my earthquake experience. I acknowledge and respect the...
Creative life
Pay Attention Please
Creek bed at Blue Bird Gulch Tree Farm, Drozda Welcome to my first blog post in a year! After a sudden injury on December 6, 2018, I required all of my attention to focus on and devote my time to healing. It was early on that Thursday morning, which...
Dancing in the Dark…
Welcome to the art/life trail. November offers time to reflect. These four weeks provide a natural time to reconnect to what holds deep meaning for you. Consider your dreams, ideas, visions, inclinations to express yourself. Reflect upon the creative juice within your relationships. Also note the opportunities facing you...
Are You Scurrying?
Welcome to the art/life trail! In October something wonderful emerges. A shift happens. You can look over your shoulder (as you step further into the autumn) and see what’s happened since spring. Time to reflect upon where you’ve been, how you’ve been With whom you’ve been engaged. Take...
A New Trail to Explore
Today I’m excited to welcome you to a new monthly installment on the art/life trail! Once each month, on the third Wednesday, I’ll post updates and peeks into the art/life on our 50 acre tree farm retreat in the Piedmont of Central Virginia. I begin with a bit of...
Get Reflective
Welcome to the art/life trail! ~ I’m so happy that you are here ~ As we move along the art/life path this is the time of year to literally imagine that we are riding into the sunset…facing West together. Not the classic ‘The End’ scene; the curtain isn’t falling yet,...
A New Age_A New Stage
Welcome to the art/life trail! Let’s visualize being Creative Pioneers! As promised, today I share a bit more information about the upcoming summer school bridge course called Ages & Stages I invite you to join. We are preparing to move consciously and organically from summer into fall. In less than...
Noble in Nature
“Every human life has their seeds, their birth, their family history and cultures, and their own experiences. In your studio, it should be yourself that you are seeking. We are all thickly layered and fragile. Heredity, culture, and experiences all combine to make each one of us unique and...
Trust Creative Relationships…
Welcome to the art/life trail! Hello to new readers! I celebrate you! We are on the trail toward greater relationship with your creative voice! I Trust that you find a sense of community here as together we explore Natural/Circadian/Feminine rhythms found in cycles and seasons. Explore outside the door,...
Pulling into the Manifest Station
Welcome to the Art/Life Trail. Summer is the natural time of the year to gain a fresh new perspective on possibility as well as a time to explore your capacity to extend and expand your creativity. All through the Summer months there is the natural urge to want to do...