I’m excited to participate in Overlaid: New Members Show during the month of September at Gallery 114, in Portland, Oregon. Here’s … More
Tag: Portland
Lovingkindness: My Experience Growing Grandiflora Magnolias From Seed
Two years ago, I became enamored of magnolia trees. It began with my observations of a particular tulip magnolia tree … More
Hope is a Feathered Thing
Hope is the thing with feathers t hat perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never … More
“Resonance-Extended” Anka Gallery First Thursday
Tonight is the First Thursday Art Walk in Portland, Oregon. I have a couple paintings in a group show at … More
Portland, Oregon: Nurse Practioner Provides for City’s Children & Needs Your Support
Fellow Portlander, Registered Nurse, and blogger Peggy McDaniel posted this on my Facebook Wall yesterday: Make a difference and help … 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
Daylight Savings Time: For What?
Am I the only person who thinks that the little clock on coffee makers should change time via satellite, like … More
Color Theory: The Color White and Praise for Hospital Gowns
One of the most challenging differences between working in a hospital and my current position in an ambulatory infusion unit, for … More
Mistakes are Judged by their Outcomes
It’s been a long time now, since I was on my knees, praying that the young woman lying crumpled in front of … More
Spring Time in Portland
The weather is awesome, especially after a particularly cold winter and there are definitive signs that it’s spring in Oregon. … More