This page is actually a lighthearted tribute to my mom. Most of the women of her day followed the expectation that they would settle down to marriage and family. That is a fine choice, but my mother wanted more. She … Continued
“I try in my prints to testify that we live in a beautiful and orderly world, not in a chaos without norms…” M.C. Escher For a print of this piece go here.
While I work, I listen to audio books. Recently, I have been listening to “The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage” by Brene Brown. I have also listened to her “Daring Greatly” I know that both of … Continued
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have fought their way out of the depths, these persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity and an understanding of life … Continued
I recently pulled out a stack of my National Geographic pages that had been altered by spraying on concentrated Citra Solv, an environmentally friendly, all purpose cleaner. I looked carefully at each page to see what picture was “revealed”. I … Continued
Anyone who fails to see the beauty in Kansas must not be looking up! We are so often granted a spectacular display in the enormous Kansas sky. After being blessed by this sunset one evening, I got to thinking about … Continued
“Remind yourself every day that you are here on earth for a reason. You have talents and qualities that can bring goodness to others. A kind smile, a good word, a loving gesture – simple things that can change people.” … Continued
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. Pablo Picasso Recently, my four and five year old grandchildren were drawing with the company of their 17 year old aunt. All three … Continued
I love using “CitraSolv paper” as I call it, in my mixed media collages, but found I had about wiped out my stash! Time for a CitraSolv party! I gathered my supplies: CitraSolv Concentrated Cleaner spray bottle National Geographic magazines … Continued
Those of you who are not math fans, hang in there, because this is really cool. For some, the orderliness of the universe is a compelling argument for the existence of a creative God. Botanists, historians, physicists and theologians alike … Continued