I’ve been painting a lot. Painting and writing. I like putting the two together. They mix and become a stronger way of speaking for me. I did this one this morning. When I paint and write, I feel like I’m bringing something that was subtle but unseen into view. It comes to life and it […]

Some days are better than others. Whichever way it goes, it’s not our fault. Depending on the day, life has a way about it that is sometimes kind, sometimes cruel. Yesterday was a difficult day for me with things not going well, and wanting to go back to bed. Today, so far, is a lot […]

Sometimes I’ll find myself being overly critical about my not accomplishing certain tasks during the day. The criticism doesn’t feel good. It feels like repeatedly poking a wound. I get a sense that the criticism is intended as a motivator to work harder, but it has the effect of weakening me. I find that it […]

Here’s a story I wrote about the difficulty and the rewards of starting something new: The Marvelous Walk!