I know I haven’t shared any paintings with you in a while, and there’s a reason for that: I haven’t photographed any of my newer paintings. Living here at the hotel presents a lot of different ways…
Prime Factorization of Food
Remember grade school math? Remember “Prime Factorization?” For those who’ve forgotten, prime factorization is the process of taking a number – such as 12 – and breaking it down into its lowest prime factors. For example, the number…
Thank You, Mr. Robbins
Dear Mr. Robbins, I’m a lucky gal. I’ve been dealing with stress. Skyscraper shaped and two-ton Tillied. I do not like stress, sir. At some point, I looked over at my bedside table and eyed…
After the Rain…
It’s been raining in Los Angeles. I’m fond of rain, but that’s just me. After the clouds stopped crying the other day, the sky was beautiful, with a near-full moon. In broad daylight. It took my breath…
You’re Never Too Old To Become Younger
The above photo is a jumbled still-life, assembled on my bedside table. I love that Mae West quote, and it means a lot to me. It seems to present its meaning on a fairly regular basis, too. …
Just an Ordinary Day
Some days are marked with gold stars on our calendars. We know they’re coming, and those days bring expectations. Sometimes joy, sometimes sorrow. Those days are imbued with plans, with action. Because those days warrant notation on our…
Saying Yes
I’ve been trying to figure out what’s causing the tension in my neck. I have a lot to do, but it’s all do-able, so that’s not it. I could use a workout, but I can carve out just…
Muscle Memory
I painted last night, and I am happy to report I have re-acclimated to the studio environment. After last week, I was wondering. But last night found me comfortable with the brush and the paints. I was…
Counting My Blessings
There’s a lot going on around here this week. Inaugurations, deadlines, wheeling & dealing. Mikki is one busy girl. And there’s something else: I’m one blessed girl. Aside from breathing, my therapist also suggested I write in…
It’s a National Holiday
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 – 1968) Today is a holiday in America: Martin Luther…