a shifting

a shifting

(“enough” 12×12 on gallery style canvas. prints avail in the shop. email if you’re interested in the original!) (how my studio table looks today – several works in progress. feels good.) the truth is is that it’s been a long while...
an update and a thank u

an update and a thank u

(hope) hi friends. i’ve been overwhelmed in support and i can’t tell you how lifted up i feel by your comments, emails from my friends, phone calls by family, text messages, sweet voice mails, and conversations with soul sisters. one thing i’m...
calling all optimists, i need you.

calling all optimists, i need you.

(i heart u 2 – a gift from my mom, totally comforting me this week.) i’m sitting here with a knowing of uncertainty. i’m not sure how to start this blog post – in fact, i’m not totally convinced i should even write it, but a dear dear...
happy heart thoughts

happy heart thoughts

(a wooden fence heart. there are two. do you see them?) in between a bit of stress and anxious dreaming, i am feeling so joyous these days. i just can’t help myself! maybe it’s the increase in activity (cardio + weight training) or the change in diet...
be an early thirty something

be an early thirty something

for so much of my twenties, i struggled with the questions of “who am i?, “where do i want to live”, “who are my friends”, “what do i want to be when i grow up?” there was so much transition in those years. going to college....
thoughts on autumn

thoughts on autumn

today, i woke up and it was autumn. windy, sunny, falling leaves, autumn. i’m not confident it will last too long here in california, but for today it was lovely and amazing. i wore my brown boots and my coat and i believe i wore socks for the first time in...
the mixed up, always on the cusp, gambler

the mixed up, always on the cusp, gambler

(a sneak peek to one of the projects for the book) been feeling a bit mixed up this week. a bit quiet. and a bit like spending some time alone. the gemini in me is showing itself. one week, i want to be super social. the next i want to be alone. john and i are both on...
illustration friday – my paradise

illustration friday – my paradise

“yellow shoes” available on my etsy (update: original sold, but prints are available here.) on my best days, this would be my paradise… to embrace change to continue the journey toward my self (it’s a constant) to love without abandon to speak...

quiet for a few days

today was my last day at work. amazing day. potlucks and parties and celebrations all day long. i did ok. not too many tears during the day. i saved them for the drive home. what is it about being in the car that makes one’s tears flow so easily? i work with...