Round 2 – Athena
Post Sandy and now with power; I’ve been trying to organize my thoughts, get caught up on my life, and figure out how and what to write about. After only a few days without power and a week without access…
Angels Wear Plaid
Noticing life out loud since 2011
Angels Wear Plaid
Noticing life out loud since 2011
The Hatches are Battened Down
In spite of the ongoing coverage of the the latest hurricane making her way up the east coast, I was oblivious to the news until Thursday afternoon. Thank goodness I embarrassed myself at my hair appointment by responding to the…
Whirlwind Weekend
Last weekend, I had an unprecedented experience in the long term parking lot. The shuttle bus picked up everyone but me. I don’t know how the driver missed me, I drove right past him on my way in. While I…
Beach Hats and Butterflies
Sometimes I try too hard to come up with the words to express what I feel. I prefer it when the thoughts and emotions just flow out of my fingers but I guess there are times when they don’t. I…
It’s Not What We See – It’s What We Feel
Seven months and 25 days ago I almost made one of the biggest mistakes of my life. Thank goodness I didn’t succumb to my irrational fears about taking a drawing class at the age of 50. I thought the class…
And Now For Something Completely Different
I like to joke with my friend Kathy and say that I’m her “roadie.” After she introduced me to the art of making paper I’ve enjoyed two sessions of creating hand made paper, a workshop on the craft of making…
Sunsets on Big Sand
I’m always sad to see summer come to an end. Summer always has been and always will be my favorite season. I love the heat, the sun, and especially the long days. Although the one thing that’s nice about the…
The Loss of Art in Education
I’m a “one thing leads to another” kind of person, which can be interesting when it comes to explaining my train of thought sometimes. It might be hard to explain how an online class through a community college called Romance…
Never in a Million Years
A few weeks ago my friend Kathy asked if I could help her demonstrate the art of making paper for the Princeton Arts Council. I had no idea what to expect and didn’t even think to ask. She needed the…
D.L. Day – And so It Begins
I know many parents that dread the day their kids pass the road test and get the green light to drive from the state department of Motor Vehicles, or in the case of Pennsylvania – the Department of Transportation. I…