NAMASTE 22 Aug 2013 | 04:48 pm

“I like to think that everybody is trying to do the best they can.” Something Teo Tyler said to me years ago, when I wondered why she was cutting an obvious pompous idiot so much slack…. Why a pictur...

SCULPTURAL EARRINGS 31 Jul 2013 | 05:15 pm

A few years ago, I introduced a wonderful line of sculptural earrings at the League of NH Craftsmen’s Annual Fair. They were BIG. Each set contained multiple examples of my handmade artifacts. Animal...

TWO SENTENCES IS ALL IT TAKES: Lessons from a Michael’s Ad 30 Jul 2013 | 04:41 pm

I don’t know what the story of the red stag is yet, but I’ll figure it out eventually. After reading all my articles about artist statements, are you going to tell me you still don’t like to talk abo...

CYNTHIA PICKED ME TODAY! 29 Jul 2013 | 08:00 pm

I’m still in a frenzy-crazy-making mode (just ask anyone in my family. Go ahead. I’ll wait. Yeah, they confirmed, right?) getting ready for the League of NH Craftsmen’s Annual Craft Fair. I’m swamped...

WHAT HAS TO BE DONE NEXT? Time Management Tips for You 18 Jul 2013 | 06:00 pm

The Fair is coming! The Fair is coming! I don’t know about you, but right now, I’m running around like a crazed monkey in a giant puzzle box, trying to figure out what to do next. I’m getting ready ...

STORMY WEATHER, SUMMER VERSION: Lessons From a Bunny 9 Jul 2013 | 08:34 pm

Reflections from Stormy Weather, a story I wrote 8 years ago, and still can’t read without crying. I work well under pressure…even if I have to create it myself (damn it!) I’ve had all these visions...

FRESHWATER PEARL BEAD TIP 8 Jul 2013 | 06:32 pm

No, I don’t have too many pearls. I can ALWAYS use more! I love using freshwater pearls in my jewelry. In fact, sometimes I think I make jewelry just so I have an excuse to buy pearls. Today I got a...

BEFORE MY CHILDREN WERE BORN: A Poem 8 Jul 2013 | 01:28 am

I HAS A FAN! (Somewhere…..) 3 Jul 2013 | 07:18 pm

A few months ago, I was going through my spam filter for this site and found a gem. I really do need to delete it, but I can’t resist: I’m going to publish it here today. Just desire to say your art...

PIGEON GRATEFUL 28 Jun 2013 | 12:43 am

Last month I rescued a sick pigeon. I’ve done it before. In fact, this is the third pigeon I’ve rescued. I like pigeons a lot. They are actually pretty smart birds, and they do well in captivity. Be...