Process

WELCOME to my journal. . .

You will find some of my poetry, thoughts on my art, and my other creative meanderings

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My Way or the Highway? Hardly. . .

When gratitude became my emotional life preserver.

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It's so dark at 2am but "Resident Light" Launches in a few days. . .

As I printed these, I was reminded of the production of Zwieback (Mennonite buns) from generations past.

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Flying High with Skilled Expression

When I fly low over the Canadian prairies, I am often enamoured by the beautiful patchwork-like fields created by farmers. The various...

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"Add a Catchy Title"

This is what I see written every time I start a new blog post. I can usually grab a thought and run with it...but today, life catches me...

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The Freshness of a June Sigh

Today I feel a freshness in the air outside. After a big sigh, it feels fresh and satisfying like that too. I have been criticized for...

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You'd Think the Snow would Inspire Me

Will Spring spring soon? A smattering of my winter poetry and art...

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Mural Meanderings

My recent Mythology Room mural in St. Catharines brought back many good memories from earlier days! I will share some of them with you. ...

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Scribble it Out!

Many people say "I can't draw" "I'm not artistic" and excuse themselves from expressing themselves creatively in any way. However, I know...

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"Oh, a Tom Thomson Tree!"

Facing the possibility of not having the freedom to get to Algonquin this summer to paint like the Group of Seven did (using oils on...