It all seemed like a dream come true.I finally felt like I knew what to do.There was a sense of focus, a planSome certainty in a life where There seemed to be too little of both.I was looking forward to continuity, Peace of mind. Maybe even a little routine.I was caught completely off guard ByContinue reading “Living in the Presence of the Divine”
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Lottie Johl
She was just LottieOne of Bodie’s working girls.Her past colored her present and her futureShe could do nothing to change it. She married a respectablebusiness owner Eli Johl who wasA butcher and owner of the City Market.Yet, even that could not erase her past sins. How do you out live your past?Decisions made under pressure,OrContinue reading “Lottie Johl”
Life Passages- Take 2
At first, I saw this couple in the boat going into the tunnel of love, romance, and all. Eventually, it occurred to me that maybe this was a tunnel of complacency, not paradise, I wanted to push it further and talk about what life could be like if we think past a typical life experience and explore new paths.
Confidence
I can easily imagine one of my very young grandsons, or even myself as a youngster, taking a walk across the San Francisco Bay with no fear. When we were younger, as with most children, we were courageous and ready to try anything.
Walkabout
A walkabout could be what we all need when transition comes in to our lives. The last line of the poem above says, “Take up your dreams, visions and courage, get out and explore so you can find the road that is yours to follow.”
What is it with those Black and White Floors?
Since the hanging of my latest exhibit at the Maturango Museum, which is truly an exciting event for me, there has been many questions and speculations about my using black and white tiles in perspective as the foundation for many of my works. And my thought has always been
Satisfied
Sunday was the opening reception for my first solo art exhibit in about 10 years and it was a very big dea
A Home With a View
Today’s poem is about this painting, which will be in the Bakersfield show. I had not considered writing for it before, however, it just made sense to keep this poetry thing going!
Castles in the Sand
I was reminded of a time when I was down at the beach during a sand castle competition. I marveled at the incredibly huge and intricate designs created out of sand and water.
Tide Pools
What must it feel like to live half of your life in almost a completely opposite environment?
On to the Next Adventure 