"When you realize that your sole purpose in life is to entertain the gods, there is nothing to do, but put on a good show." I seem to write quite a few blog posts in my head these days. Usually it's because I don't have access to my blog...

I am so excited that my peonies are blooming! Big whoop, I know, but it means that my garden is still alive. I am not a failure at this growing plants thing! And peonies are just so amazing. They die back over the winter and then suddenly, this tall plant is there, with ants crawling...

I'm back from another pretend "vacation." I set my email and my Etsy shop to "Vacation Mode" and ran away to Maine... to work. How warped is that? It's twisted (tangled?) I know, but I actually really enjoy this sort of vacation. I get a lot accomplished...

I am ashamed to say that I keep forgetting about Easter this week. I love Easter - the part about rebirth, renewal, second chances all that stuff... and Peeps. I admit I love those little squishy marshmallow critters too.  Take a look at the blog "Radmegan - In Words and Pictures"- she...

If you are wondering why I post what I post on this blog... well, I am on a never ending search for purpose and inspiration and artistic expression. I am a "Certified Zentangle Teacher" - but that's not who I am. I have studied Egyptology, art therapy, illustration, writing... I have...

Pessimist: It snowed, again, today. Covered up the daffodil pips. Optimist: Can't see the dirty, old snow any more! My dragon (what?! You don't have a dragon?!) greeted us with fresh snow pies when we got home this evening!...