Press Pause
A few days this week have been a struggle for me.
The Art of Self-Care
This publication is about the value of art, how art promotes self-care, and other self-care topics.
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The Artist Date
Artist dates are some of the best ways to employ self-care.
The Blame Game
It’s bad enough to be ill, but blaming patients adds insult to injury.
The Self-Care Chain
Self-care – easier said than done, but always a goal worth striving for.
Art and Spirituality
The faith-art connection
The ‘Suffering’ Equation
Visual art sans the suffering equals stress-relieving joy.
Pediatrician Paranoia
Pediatricians can become Enemy No. 1 to their young patients, as well as to parents.
All I Need Is the Air I Can’t Breathe
Breathing is so underrated.
Chemobrain is Real … But Still I’m Grateful
Although I do not appreciate one of cancer treatment’s effects, I can still invest in my gratitude bank.
Lessons Learned
Parenting and art have taught me some amazing lessons.
The Sounds at Work
The universe’s superpower
Why I’m an Artist
So many reasons and never enough space
Photographic Memory
A picture is worth a thousand words, but memories are forever.
Shaken
Coping with a trauma
The Elements of Surprise
All part of natural design
Closing Out National Poetry Month 2026
Taking it all in.
An Artastic Day and a Poem
A visit to an astounding space with ample room for art
Celebrating National Poetry Month 2026 Part 3
Your muse is just as valid as anyone else’s.
Celebrating National Poetry Month 2026 Part 2
And painting in the discomfort zone.
Celebrating National Poetry Month 2026
Wordsmithing our way through April!