“Art teaches nothing except the significance of life.” — Henry Miller
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Old Dogs, New Tricks
We couldn’t find dog care, so my husband and I took our geriatric Jack Russell, Andy, on vacation to Nantucket with us. I was worried. Andy has an impressive history of car sickness so he’s rarely traveled. Plus, he’s nearly 15. I thought the three-hour car ride, one-hour ferry crossing, and eight days away from his familiar environment and routine might kill him. I knew, however, not going on this long overdue vacation might kill me. [Read more…] about Old Dogs, New Tricks
Quote of the Week for Sept. 17
“When the ears begin to hear, and the eyes begin to see; when the pulse begins to throb, the brain to think again; the soul to feel the flesh and the flesh to feel the chain.” — Emily Bronte
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
Horn Worms in My Head
The other day while tending the garden, I noticed that one of my tomato plants was stripped bare. Then I noticed that several of my tomato plants were stripped bare. Then I said really bad words. The horn worms were back. [Read more…] about Horn Worms in My Head