Featured image: She Leaves a Trail of Stars Wherever She Goes
morning star rises
how few see the
enchanted woods
where sun, water
air and earth are
and where truth, love
morality, beauty
come together in
nature
and where something
delightful
and creative
emerges
Featured image: Two Roads Diverged
when you choose
right or wrong,
yes or no
good or bad
when you choose
remember
one does not have
enough power
to deny
the other
one does not
exist without
the “other.”
We are the caretakers of this land that was settled so long ago. We till the soil clear the woods of fallen trees and plant gardens. Today I feel and am thankful for the settlers who came before me. Their sweat and hard work was done for us long ago. Although I feel like one of those first settlers, long ago, saving and loving the land. I am not but I am a caretaker of this beautiful earth. And we need to pass it on to those who follow.
Featured image: Campfire
Fire
“I tucked the knot in among the glowing coals, where it was quietly caressed by exploring tongues of flame. It began to burn, gently at first, the yellows, blues and reds of the resins bathing its black surface with strange lights. Here was the accumulated sunlight of bygone days giving off its warmth once more, the sun that had shone over the Quetico-Superior centuries before we were born. Now it was ours to share, and with it, all that pine had known throughout its life.
That pine knot was a concentration not only of energy but of country itself. Burning it was the climax not only to its growth but to the expedition on which I found it.” Sigurd Olson
Featured image: End of Day
I am incredibly honored and thrilled to announce that my artwork, "End Of Day," has been accepted into the 2024 Center for Contemporary Arts National (CCAN) competition! As a prestigious national juried event held in Downtown Abilene, CCAN is a platform where creativity truly shines. A heartfelt thank you to this year’s juror, Adela Andea, for selecting my piece from over 300 remarkable entries. I'm beyond excited to be part of this year's exhibition and look forward to showcasing my work alongside so many talented artists!
Featured image: Rocks Along the Ogami Shore
Every rock in my rock jars has meaning and is a treasure. Every rock matters. As I reflect on each one, I remember the open spaces, the waves crashing against the shores, and endless and endless creative thoughts. Have you ever spent a glorious day on the Lake Superior rocky shores walking along - when suddenly you stop bending over for a rock catches your eye, you pick that rock up and examine it? It was unique, like all the ones in my rock jars. We all are like the rocks in my rock jars: unique, beautiful, and divine.
