Thankful
Yes, I know this time of year there are billions of posts about thankfulness – I didn’t want to be left out! Seriously, I’ve been cultivating a habit of gratitude over the years so it’s on my mind more than … Keep reading here…
Category Archives: Everyday Things
Answered Questions
What is your art background? I am a self-taught artist in the sense that I did not attend a formal art institution. But to say I learned everything myself is misleading as I’ve studied other artists’ work, devoured countless books … Keep reading here…
Nature’s Draw
Fall is coming to an end here in Montana and I have an increased urgency to get outdoors for a fix of warm sunshine before winter sets in. While out and about, I’m reminded of all the things I love about nature. … Keep reading here…
Gophers in the Garden
Ambling out to my garden on a beautiful day to pick carrots, I found that something had beat me to it. I had an infestation of pocket gophers. Pocket gophers in Montana are cute, furry rodents you almost never … Keep reading here…
Hot Dogs In Paradise
Have you ever noticed how something ho-hum can become special in spectacular surroundings? How about the magic of consuming a humble hot dog while surrounded by stunning scenery? If you’re like me, you need to shake it … Keep reading here…
New Dreams
This week I read a great article called “The Luck Factor”. It is based on the book by the same name by UK psychologist Richard Wiseman. Professor Wiseman made some interesting discoveries about the role of luck in people’s … Keep reading here…
Paint or Plant?
The garden bug has slept in this year. We’ve had the mildest, earliest spring I can recall in at least ten seasons. Art has pushed aside the desire to dig in the dirt in spite of the warm sunshine. … Keep reading here…