tonic ton-ik –noun 1. a medicine that invigorates or strengthens 2. anything invigorating physically, mentally, morally or emotionally I read about and have seen women engaging in the task (or privilege) of “styling” a daughter’s hair. Two particular occasions made very deep impressions. The first was a moving story I read in a women’s magazine. Written by a black woman, the article lovingly […]
I live in a rural area on about two acres of land we actually can use and the rest is part of various private and public easements. The house is surrounded by sycamore trees that litter the area with their tired leaves in the fall. I like to rake leaves… So, this place has […]
I follow a blog about the writing/self-publishing experience. Well… I sort of do. I’ve read a few posts and even commented on a couple. The blog host replied, and I liked that. Be in touch with your audience, right? Anyway, since I am now beginning to see my life in a new light, I […]
I have a friend who gave me a list of TV shows and movies I should watch. I could sort of “catch up” on some of the good writing that took place in television over the past 25 years. I should preface that with the admission that I haven’t owned a TV for twenty-six years. Hooray for […]
Pen and Ink, First Place winner in Ventura and Monterey County Fairs 2008-09 Why Wolves? Originally posted on January 12, 2011 by theartofwolves The wolf pack is one of the world’s familial wonders. It is not my intention to educate the unbeliever on why wolves are certainly extraordinary creatures. The pack can simply be […]
A Beautiful Life Has No Stress I had a ridiculously stressful day. I have a job that I do as a favor, and it really has very little to do with encouraging my spirit. I guess my spirit is rather crippled, so I wonder sometimes how much we should sacrifice for the good of others […]
Do you think you know what sadness is? What it really feels like? I was a child, and when my mom left us to pursue her life, I thought I knew. Sadness was what you felt when you put yourself to bed at night. I used to tuck my hair neatly around my head and […]
” “Nana’s Hat” colored pencil There are some amazing individuals who walk among us. If you can do something so unnoticed as train a dog sign language, or give someone a chance to start over without judgment, or make a broken spirit believe they can rise on their own, please stand up. Or better yet, have […]
Who are you who has no fear? I think artists and thinkers are the greatest beings plagued by fear. There are different types of people. There are those that numb their fear, those who are strangled by it, and those who are very lucky to overcome their fear, if momentarily, to create something meaningful. It’s a scary […]
