(posted on former website 12.3.2014)

Below is what I wrote about this piece, that was created in January 2007. 

The other day, I picked up a book called Other People’s Love Letters.  The editor, Bill Shapiro of LIFE magazine, searched and edited this book into existence.  Reading other people’s love...

(posted on former website 11.27.2014)

On this "blustery wintery, no school tomorrow because the busses are cancelled" Throwback Thursday night, I thought a hockey picture would be suitable.  I first posted this image, online, in November 2011.  Below some background information for this image, then...

(posted on former website 11.20.2014)

#TBT ThrowBack Thursday  (This ArtWork and Words was created in July 2004.  The words written on the piece of ArtWork were ‘free formed’ (in the fact that as I thought the words, they were were written immediately on the artwork). Below are the words written on...

(post on former website 11.14.2014)

Needless to say, it has been awhile.  I find that despite having plans, life can easily change one’s itinerary on this earth plane.

My usual M.O. (method of operation) is sleeping (!), eating(!), teaching Art to teenagers, playing with others, pondering, creating ...

(post on former website 11.13.2014)

I started skating when I was two years old. In the back lot, between the rows of houses, there was a dug out piece of earth that would be filled with water every October. The Winnipeg Winter would arrive and the frozen water would become my rink. 

With this rink ...

(post from former website 10.4.2014)

Side note: My mom passed away a month ago.  This is the first work I have created since her passing. When I sat down to create, I wasn’t intending to generate a piece about the ‘mother child relationship.’ And with every work I voice, I listen to my intuition,...

(post from former website 9.27.2014)

This was the first time Siri dressed herself.  She was so excited, by this milestone, she ran to her mom and danced with joy.

Remember when we were young and how the excitement and pride overflowed from us, when we successfully completed something?  Exuberance ...

(post from former website 12.15.2013)

In October, I went to an amazing conference hosted by Patti Digh.  My brain and heart are still soaking in all the information, creativity and spirit from those 4 days in Atlanta.

Tonight is the deadline to submit to present at next year’s conference in San Fran...

(Posted on former website 6.16.2013)

(posted on former website 4.4.2013)

I am starting a new creative adventure, and I want you involved!  It is ARTiculating: Loves, Lessons and Life.  And no art experience, or perfection is necessary. As well as, messes and mistakes are encouraged!

“ARTiculating” is a creative project started by Barba...

(Posted on former website 2.20.2013)

Here’s something good to do.  Leave a note of love / appreciation in a book, at the library, on a public mirror, at a bus stop, on someone’s desk or door.  Below is a sampling of what I did at the school I teach at.  This was in the Jr. High Grils Washroom…

W...

(posted on former webpage 1.31.2013)

The song Bring on the Wonder, sung by Sarah McLachlan and written by Susan Enan, spoke to me a year ago.  Sarah’s Laws of Illusion CD showcases many songs that express her hauntingly beautiful voice. Bring on the Wonder ‘wowed’ me and matched my mood and mindset...