(posted on former website 8.10.2015)

(posted on former website 7.23.2015)

I don’t have cancer. The surgeon was able to remove the cancer and my lymph nodes showed that the cancer did not travel to the rest of my body. Needless to say, “Phew” and “Thank you” were cried.

Two days after surgery, on June 11th, I had internal bleeding. Reco...

(Posted on former website 5.31.2015)

I just found out I have breast cancer. Being the teacher that I am, I shared my story in hopes that it may help someone along their path. Well, it helped me as well.

I am blessed with amazing people in my life (loved ones, family, friends, coworkers, students, co...

(posted on former website 5.31.2015)

(posted on former website 5.19.2015)

News came. I was composed in the Doctor’s office. I was composed when I drove home. When I got home, THEN, I cried. Friends offered to be with me, but I needed time to assimilate to this recent disclosure.  For me, assimilation comes from creating through ArtWor...

(posted on former website 5.10.15)

I believe we have the power to change; through our actions, we can effect the direction of our personal lives and those around us. Often we think, in order for things to change, it has to be a grand gesture. Yes, we can take a giant leap to alter our (and others) ...

(posted on former website 4.23.2015)

So often we want to know the final outcome and to 'know things for sure' before we risk. There will be times when we will have those 'know for sure' moments and times where we just need to take that first step.  Life is full of magic; the key is to show up and t...

(posted on former website 4.17.2015)

This work is a visual reminder. Sometimes life can be busy and we need to remind ourselves to slow down. One moment rushes into another, we drive away from the house and ask ourselves, "Did I close the garage door?," and we find ourselves harried in our movement...

(posted on former website 4.8.2015)

I'm stepping out of my comfort zone this month. How? My lips will be painted red... a bold, vibrant and passionate colour. I'm doing this because I am participating in a campaign called Red My Lips; I wear red because I support the ideas and actions of respect.

In...

(posted on former website 3.22.2015)

(posted on 3.14.2015) 

On April 15, 22 and 29th, come on out and play!!  This is your opportunity to learn some simple, easy and fun art techniques.  No experience is necessary, just the willingness to try and play. The great thing is that, at the end of the 3 weeks, you will end up with your life ...

(posted on former website 3.12.2015)

How often are you bored, or feeling 'off,' and instead of dealing with the reasons why you are 'off,' you ignore it and turn to other ways to  fill the discontent you feel inside? I say,"Yep...been there...done that!"  

This #TBT #Artwork&Words is about being e...