My holidays usually involve hosting a Winter Solstice celebration, followed by gatherings of my extended family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This year, because of the pandemic, things are different. So even though I’ll miss hanging out with family … Continue reading
This year has been quite a wild ride for most everyone I’ve talked with (yes, I realize that’s an understatement). My Aunt, who is in her 80s, fell and broke her femur in late September. She had to navigate surgery … Continue reading
Do you play that imagination game where you figure out what you’d be in a certain scenario? For example, which Hogwarts House you’d be sorted into (Ravenclaw, of course), and that sort of thing? Or is that just me? I … Continue reading
I’ve been keeping track of the moon’s phases, and how they affect me and my energy, for a long time now. Applying it to my creativity in particular has been a more recent nuance that helps me plan my projects … Continue reading
One of my favorite things to do in this world is to create books for my fellow bookworms to enjoy. So I’m super excited to announce that BlackLion and I have a new book coming out next month! Follow the … Continue reading
So you want to be a Thriving Artist. You decide to incorporate one (or more) of your creative passions into your everyday life. Go, you! But now what? How do you sustain yourself for the long haul? Especially when “everyone … Continue reading
I talk a lot on this blog, over time, about vision boards. That’s because I love making them and find them a useful reminder of my aims. But let’s step back just a moment. In order to use a vision … Continue reading
Nature is healing. It’s amazing to me how many times in life I forget this, and then remember it again. I’m blessed to live in a beautiful rural area in Maine. Out behind our home, there are acres and acres … Continue reading
One of the things I’ve been enjoying most during this time of sheltering in place is walking in the woods behind our home. I’m blessed to live on family land that was my grandmother’s. She died when I was just … Continue reading
Self-care is particularly crucial in a time of crisis. Sometimes you can’t get out into the world for a massage or an artist date, whether it’s due to the global pandemic we’re experiencing now or for personal reasons from health … Continue reading