Today, April 4, is the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination. I thought I’d share this incredibly sweet and compassionate banner from one of the 2nd graders at my son’s school. The kids made these banners for Martin Luther King Day back in February. Today seemed liked the perfect day to share it. If … Continue Reading
Hey gang! Just thought I’d let you know I have 2 articles appearing in the new issue of Teesha Moore’s wonderful Art & Life zine. I wrote about my trip to Oaxaca last fall with Michael de Meng (see blog entry “Oaxaca”) and I wrote a little musing on having a “studio” – and my … Continue Reading
For any of you that have been following Dawn Sokol’s Art Journal Friday prompts you know we’ve been traveling back in time and remembering and journaling about our early years (see “Way Back” post). I’ve been thinking about memory lately (when I can remember) and when I came across last week’s This American Life episode, … Continue Reading
My son woke up this morning with a raging case of bed head (the photo is post taming). When I insisted he apply the brush, which he passed over his head like a magic wand, he said, “Jeez mom, I don’t see why people make such a big deal about hair. It’s just stuff that … Continue Reading
I loved this movie because it was slow. Not slow as in, “dear god when is this going to be over,” but slow as in a deep breath. It is very charming and the pacing allows you to enjoy the characters and have a sense of place. It’s funny and poignant, without being obvious or … Continue Reading
“After decades of repression, Tibetans are crying out to the world for change. China’s leaders are right now making a crucial choice between escalating brutality or dialogue that could determine the future of Tibet, and China.” “We can affect this historic choice — China does care about its international reputation. But it will take an … Continue Reading
Bring on the little green shoots and warmer days! Here is one of my favorite Mary Oliver poems, just for today, the first day of Spring. messenger my work is loving the world. here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird- equal seekers of sweetness. here the quickening yeast; there the blue plums. here the clam deep … Continue Reading
I know this isn’t the usual kind of art blog posting. But I am trying to keep it real and decided to share this journal page. I have war dreams. Not every night or even every other night. But I do have them. I am not a news junkie and don’t have the TV on … Continue Reading
I’ll be heading out to the City by the Bay soon and wondered if any of you out in blog land had any suggestions for me while I’m in San Francisco. You know, the cool, off the beaten path places that shouldn’t be missed? Like the one’s for my area that I’ve listed in my … Continue Reading
Common Threads – 2707 Spruce Street – Boulder, CO 80302 I love finding cool new stores in my area. Don’t have to go to Portland, Seattle or New York. They can be hiding in plain sight, right in our own communities. I love supporting these shops as well. We need more creative, independent businesses forging … Continue Reading