One of the pleasant things those of us who write or paint do is to have … More
Category: Posts about Art
The Boxer, a Nurse, and an Artist
In the clearing stands a boxer and a fighter by his trade, and he carries the reminder of ev’ry … More
Snowbound for the Holidays
While drinking my morning coffee, I noticed a perfect reflection of Portland in a water-glass on the window sill. The … More
Snobbery, Andy Warhol, and Healthcare Reform
Last First Thursday, I was at Anka Gallery . The group show, which runs until January, is a benefit for P:ear and Outside … More
JParadisi in Anka Gallery Benefit Show First Thursday December 3, 2009
I’ve contributed two oil paintings to the December group show at Anka Gallery. Anka Gallery is located in the Everett Street Lofts in … More
The Blustery Day
This morning my husband stood on our deck, and announced, “It’s blustery out here, Winnie the Pooh.” He doesn’t usually call me … More
It Stinks of Effort
In strong contrast to my blog post yesterday, Reconsidering Cherry Ames on Veteran’s Day, is this video from the internet … More
Those Crazy Certified Registered Nurse Anethetists
A nurse colleague from my PICU days sent this You Tube link via email the other day. The Laryngospasms are a group of … More
Rejection: Ouch! That Hurts
A Big Bank sent me an email, rejecting one of my paintings for use to customize my credit card. The email says, “Unfortunately, the design you selected does not meet Image … More
Love You to Death is the October Cover of The American Journal of Nursing
The American Journal of Nursing has published my painting, Love You to Death on its October cover. You can … More
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