“Art teaches nothing except the significance of life.” — Henry Miller
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The Power of Community
When I moved to Ireland 17 years ago, newly divorced from my husband and a successful consulting career, I didn’t know a soul. I did, however, know in my bones that I wanted to make art and write. Lucky for me, I found an amazing writer’s group that still meets all these years later. [Read more…] about The Power of Community
Art and Science
So this past week was pretty run of the mill — Oscar Pistorius, a double-amputee, raced on carbon fiber prosthetic blades in the Olympic 400 meter and NASA landed an intelligent, autonomous robot the size of a car on Mars. Let’s repeat that together, shall we? A double-amputee raced in the Olympics and NASA landed a car on Mars. MARS. [Read more…] about Art and Science
Quote of the Week for June 18
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” — Pablo Picasso
Dog Food for Dinner
Yesterday, I found myself wandering the grocery store, exhausted, trying once again to figure out what to have for dinner. In my house, there are only three of us to feed: my husband, myself and a geriatric Jack Russell. The Jack Russell enjoys kibble; unfortunately, meal planning for my husband and me requires a bit more effort, although some days I’m willing to give the kibble a try (at least our dog’s brand is organic). Still, planning that dinner, even just for two, finished off my already dwindling internal resources — how my friends with children prepare multiple meals every day I will never know. Driving home from the grocery store, I noticed my gas gauge was on empty. I thought, this is me right now. I am driving on fumes. [Read more…] about Dog Food for Dinner