Artist • Creator • Writer

Sometimes new chapters appear with a bang, and sometimes we simply slide into them. A surprising visit to an art collective opened a door to a new chapter I never expected—and suddenly, my doodles were finding their way into the world.

One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats. ~ Iris Murdoch

Sometimes in life, you just need a hug. No words, no advice, just a hug to make you feel better. ~ Unknown

The beauty of a perfect day lies in the simplicity of life. ~ Unknown. How do you create those magical perfect days? Read SuZen's post for her thoughts on her perfect days!

Don’t dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer. ~ Denis Waitley Oh, how easy it is to moan, groan, get angry, and complain when a problem arises ... and then do nothing to solve it! Today turns into tomorrow, and another chance to rehash the same story over and over again! I know you know the cycle. We all have done it, in various ways and multiple times throughout our lives. Sometimes, we r

To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness. ~ Robert Morley

I want to propose that our daily lives resemble an algorithm, but the big question is: Who is the true programmer?

"Like it or not, the world evolves, priorities change, and so do you." ~ Marilu Henner. Do you ever need a pause, a break, or a respite from something? It certainly appears like I did! Sometimes, life gets in the way, and priorities change. This happened to me ... In just over three short months, I was fortunate to travel to four amazing international destinations with various family and friends. But also while building a new multigenerational home, facing some family hea

We are drowning in information but starved for knowledge. ~ John Naisbitt

‘It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.’ ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder. Read SuZen's post to find your peace!

I never got to be in the driver’s seat of my own life. ~ Cheryl Strayed Read Suzen's post to remember how to be you!

It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine … It’s summertime! ~ Kenny Chesney What's blooming for you this summer?

Maybe you are searching among the branches for what only appears in the roots. ~ Rumi

If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished? ~ Rumi

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. ~ Jane Howard

Is your life calling for a pivot? Give yourself permission to evolve. ~ Kris Carr

Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. – Pablo Picasso

Taking care of yourself does not mean you are ignoring others. Self-care is including yourself in the equation.

The dictionary defines inertia as “a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged.” Or is it a wake-up call to do some investigating?

Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional. ~ Walt Disney