Spark Birds

While driving to the nature park, from the passenger seat I selectively pick out only the dried pineapple from the … More

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How to Befriend a Tree: My Artistic Journey

Lately, I struggle to find time in my studio because of my job. I enjoy being a nurse when I’m … More

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I Made an Artist Book!

Longtime readers of my posts know that for years I walked to work during my career as an adult oncology … More

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Grief is a Curved Horizon

Sunset on The Bay, oil on cradled wood panel, 10″ x 10,” 2023 by Julianna Paradisi David’s mother passed away … More

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A Home Remodel, A Morning Run, and An Encounter With An Industrious Squirrel

“Unexpectedly, the squirrel did that very thing: It positioned itself on the branch at the point the scarf hung over, and using its teeth and paws, gathered the scarf upwards into a ball-like shape. Then it climbed back up the branch, pulling the scarf upwards again.

I was so surprised to discover the squirrel and I shared puzzle-solving abilities! Our differences were size, and the ability to use tools, but the thought process was the same.”

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What I’m Reading: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Autobiography

This is a used copy of Frank Lloyd Wright’s autobiography, which I am reading. I’m enjoying it. This is a … More

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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Road Map to Codependency?

“Last year, in 2021, for the first time since grade school, I skipped watching It’s a Wonderful Life. In 2021, I came to the conclusion that George Bailey is a schmuck.”

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Acupuncture: My Journey With TCM

I believe in the mind/body/soul connection. When a medical disease is officially ruled out, and western medicine has few answers, I considered seeking a safe alternative approach.

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Thanksgiving Pie Making: Two Childhood Memories

“Besides raising three children, my mother worked full-time outside of the home. The day before Thanksgiving she came home from a full day’s work, fixed her family dinner, and baked the pies to lessen her work load the following day.
The year I was twelve, Something Happened.”

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How Many Steps? Some Thoughts on Tracking

In our culture, our days are measured for productivity through apps, comparing social media posts, and answering unguardedly the common question, “What did you do today?”