Despite the day’s chaotic weather and playing peek-a-boo with the accompanying clouds, David was able to capture this … More
Category: Posts About Nursing
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
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
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
“Don’t Curse the Darkness, Light a Candle”
“Don’t Curse the Darkness, Light a Candle” photo by JParadisi The election results are in. For many, they’re not what … More
The Threat
Lyrical Expanse (The Hawthorne Bridge,Triptych) , resin and mixed media on wood, 2021 by Julianna Paradisi As the final days … More
Setting Intentions For The New Year
Each new year I create a set of collage Intention Cards reflecting on several areas of my life in which … 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.”
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.”
I Took Candy From a Stranger
Today I took candy from a stranger. I was finishing my morning run, waiting on a corner for the light … More