When my daughter was 4, one day we were driving in the car and out of the blue she piped up and said …’ “I KNOW! It’s like GOD is reading a book…and WE are the book!” Out of the blue. I almost had to pull over.  If indeed our life were a book, there would… Read More The YEAR Living With NO Dishwasher

Much to my chagrin…. Keeping my home organized is NOT a One Shot deal. It’s not even a  twenty shot deal!  It is an ongoing process. Its a way of life.  There is maintenance involved.  As our family grows, the seasons change, so do our various needs change, including the ways we keep ourselves organized- … Read More TUTORIAL – UPSCALE MESSAGE BOARD – EASY!

“THAT RED BARN” 30″ x 30″  acrylic on canvas $650

In a Deep Deep sleep last night, I heard a little voice.. “Mom, Mom…I threw up. Don’t worry, I cleaned it up, I’m downstairs on the couch. You don’t need to get up.” In a dream…I think I replied something like “Okay, come get me if you need me…” Then I lay there, and really… Read More The JOY/GUILT of Doing Nothing.

I recently delivered a commission painting of a young horse named  “Mo”.  “Mo’s” human Mom, is a Friend of mine, Justine, and whenever she talks about this little horse, her face lights up like she is talking about a beloved child.  When she told me the story of Mo,  his lineage, his roots, watching him… Read More THE STORY OF "MO"

Is it February already? January always goes so fast and then when you look back… you have a hard time remembering what you did? You know why? No Holidays. Sure there is  NEW Years day.. but that is still attached to Christmas and the  residual December holiday season, sort of like an Exclamation mark on… Read More JANUARY WRAP UP – One down….

People ask me all the time… How DO you do it all?” and the only answer I can give is: “I don’t”.  Who could possibly DO it all? That is insane making. And why would I want to?      Yes, there are MANY things I have had to LEARN to let go of…this did… Read More I Don’t know how SHE does it!!!……SHE DOESN’T!!!

The contents of my Blog usually remain within the confines of my home …or within my mind,  but Last week, I took a little adventure… and I stumbled into the most Wonderful store in Charlottesville called: ROXY DAISY and I was compelled to write about it or to at least show you how amazing it… Read More ROXIE DAISY – A Little Piece of HEAVEN!!!