Chair Affair 2009 Raises $90,000+ for Community Warehouse

 With 80  local artists participating, the 3rd annual Chair Affair raised over $90,000 for Portland’s Community Warehouse. I’ve been told that … More

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Feedback on Icarus Again & Voyagers

       Writing is about learning to pay attention and to communicate what is going on.  Anne Lamott      I … More

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I Don’t Get Out Much, But When I Do…

Yesterday, after spending the afternoon painting in the studio, I made risotto cakes for dinner, then headed over to Carole Zoom’s Studio for … More

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Nursing: The Human Facebook

         This morning I deactivated my Facebook account.       I opened the account almost a year ago, as an artist networking tool.     Right … More

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The Challenge of Multiple Vocations

       Frequently, I’m asked if I plan to quit nursing to become a full time artist and writer. I am a full time … More

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I Wish I’d Said It

    Everything is a miracle;   it’s a miracle that one does   not dissolve in one’s bath   like a … More

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Ryan Legler at Luke’s Frameshop: Artist Reception May 2, 2009

RYAN LEGLER Black Velvet Paintings http://www.velvetzoo.com May 2 – June 5, 2009 artist’s reception: Saturday, May 2nd, 6-8pm click to … More

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Birds of a Feather

     I do not know which to prefer,   The beauty of  inflections Or the beauty of innuendos, The blackbird … More

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I Wish I’d Said It

     There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot, but there are others who, thanks to their … More

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Artists’ Opinions Wanted by the NY Times

     Earlier this week I participated in a conversation with several other artists. The discussion began with a reading of … More

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