“Don’t Curse the Darkness, Light a Candle” photo by JParadisi The election results are in. For many, they’re not what … More
Category: Posts About Art & Nursing
The Threat
Lyrical Expanse (The Hawthorne Bridge,Triptych) , resin and mixed media on wood, 2021 by Julianna Paradisi As the final days … More
Watch Video: Julianna Paradisi reads her ekphrastic poem, Capricorn Love at Blackfish Gallery, October 29, 2024, Portland, Oregon
On October 29, 2024 I had the pleasure of participating as a visual artist and “poet” in Artist Talk as Poem, … More
Pumpkin Spice Latte: You Can Go Your Own Way
I know it’s crazy, but in the year 2024, I had yet to try a Pumpkin Spice Latte. It wasn’t … More
Presenting Poem and Visual Art: Part of The Portland Book Festival
Ekphrastic poetry uses a work of visual art as a literary device. I’m excited to announce I will be presenting … More
Winter Thoughts on Bears, Hummingbirds, and Gratitude
Occasionally, during a long, rainy Oregon winter, on days when it’s nearly impossible to gage time because it is so … More
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.”
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
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.”
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.