I’m thrilled to be working with Karen and Jane presenting some of our mixed media, encaustic and paintings in a group show at Blowing Sands in Ballard on 58th and 14th on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday April 19th. Come by and visit!

Springtime has come early to the Pacific Northwest.  The feel of the warm sun on my cheeks just brings me joy.  Because of the unseasonably warm weather, the flowers are blooming early. I spent the day up in the Skagit Valley taking photos of daffodils on a gorgeous day. I don’t think I could have  Continue Reading »

The first time I remember seeing a cow was in the Chicago Lincoln Park zoo in the farm animal section.  Of course from the time we are little we learn the sounds animals make and where mild comes from.  I am just not the type to have a “relationship” with an animal… as cute as  Continue Reading »

We are told that our voice is heard.  I go to community and government meetings when I can.  I learn about the most current issues, find out about the events and meet others in the area or with similar interests.  I go because I hope that my voice is heard because for every person that  Continue Reading »

One day I signed up to go on a walking tour of the skyscrapers in Seattle by myself.  I learned so much about the city.  At the end, the guide said they are looking for more volunteer guides… so I signed up, did the training and now I have been leading tours! Often when we  Continue Reading »