So a lot has been going on. Life has a way of creating cycles: months of humdrum and habits — sometimes soothing, sometimes boring. And then sudden huge waves of change, happenings, things you can’t say no to. Some things you have no opportunity to say no to; death is one of those. So … Read More
Here’s a term I picked up along the way and made my own: Havingness. I define it as the ability to have; to take ownership — easily and comfortably. While one can be in possession of a thing, experience an emotion, or hold a particular attitude — indeed “have” these — this is not quite … Read More
I came across the following essay I wrote many many years ago, prior to selling my business. Now that I am a practicing artist again, come full circle, I thought I’d share it here. From a journal entry, 1990: An old class mate I haven’t seen in about 13 years called me the … Read More
It’s camellia time in the Low country! Even the cat enjoys the camellias… I still bring other flowers into the house. A habitual indulgence: Hmm…Fire and Air…any wonder they imitate one another? And now my other … Read More
Farmers Teachers Mothers What if these were the most revered, the most respected and highly compensated jobs and roles in our society? What/who are they now? Football players Actors Corporate CEOs In the interests of being totally transparent, I did little* research about the above other than reading the news and observing what we do … Read More