Dear Readers, This week, June 8, marks the 52nd anniversary of my son’s birth. The night yard will be filled with fireflies dazzling my eye as I recall the magic and the miracle of all that life brings. We are surrounded by what in Buddhism we learn to see...
Voluntary Simplicity
From Wonder into Wonder
If we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment. Henry David Thoreau I wake inside a sleeping bag. I’m on the floor in the front room of the farmhouse. Band equipment fills the small space; guitars, amplifiers, drums, tambourines, keyboard, mike...
Tree Farm: First Summer
Welcome to the art/life trail. On the third Wednesday of each month BD and I share our Tree Farm adventure which began in February 2010 with her purchase of 50 clear cut acres. BD: the first spring The story thus far: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Spring 2010: Compelled...
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...
First Things First…The Tree Farm Gets Her Name
Welcome to the art/life trail! As promised, this edition is written by BD. This is the second excerpt on the monthly installment of our tree farm adventure. If you missed last month read it here. First Things First But What Are They?? Naming things has always been natural for...
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...
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,...
What Do You Trust?
This month our creative keyword on the art/life trail is Trust. This is a powerful time each year to be evolving your creative voice. Wise even to pay attention to the manner in which you create. What gets your juices flowing? In what direction are you currently taking action...