Helena
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History is an angel….
…being blown backwards into the future. This line from Laurie Anderson’s The Dream Before haunted me as I considered a year-end reflection and a new-year preparation. When we make resolutions, there is some implication that we want to do better,… Continue reading
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A Pause
I’ve been away, enjoying the proximity to my son and daughter and celebrating milestone events with them. This has been a time to recalibrate, to reflect, to refresh. Though I have put away my brush and paints, I’ve been collecting… Continue reading
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Reflecting the Light
It has been delightful to watch the dragonflies dancing in my garden, their iridescent wings reflecting the sunlight. When a friend suggested I watercolor dragonflies, I started the adventure as I always do, seeking inspiration, finding different styles and techniques,… Continue reading
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Shifting to Pivoting
Revised 2024 I reproduced this image onto a card and embellished it so that I could gift it to a dear friend. During my visit, we were interrupted by a call regarding a medical emergency for her sister who had… Continue reading
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Don’t Be a Boob, Support one Instead
Fall is a lovely time of year when the weather starts to cool, the leaves start changing colors, and we gear up for a variety of holiday celebrations. Let our celebration plans not overlook those who have fought or are… Continue reading
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Trust the Magic of Beginnings
I got stuck! You know how that is? Well I am sorting it out. It’s not that I am in yet ANOTHER life transition or am I? All I know is that I have one foot in the planning, organizing,… Continue reading
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Wild and Free
Shortly after a friend’s mother passed away, a yellow butterfly landed on her shoulder. I was inspired AND intrigued. In an earlier blog, I posted a series of butterflies that I had been working on for a special project. Butterflies… Continue reading
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