joy journal
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This Too, and This
the whole world a minuscule bit of ordinarybecomes the whole world early today when, at my desk,i reach for the faux-diamond stud earring sitting beside me,and absentmindedly press it to my ear,aiming to poke it in placeas i open email in my inbox. nope, not going in.my attentionwakes up.i try again, and then again,nope.finally get it in… Continue reading
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Serendipity! 2.0
To review, I find in my new Joy Journal from MaryAnn an envelope of JUST the right size and color in which my No Need art can make itself at home, and I tuck the envelope in JUST the right pocket in my journal. VERY satisfying. But, there’s more to the story! When I first… Continue reading
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Serendipity! 1.0
MaryAnn Shupe and I connected online through our blogs several years ago and became friends as we commented back and forth and also began texting and emailing each other. Recently, she started a project, a make-and-give-away project involving Joy Journals; might I want one? Yes, please, MaryAnn, I’d love a Joy Journal. Please use papers… Continue reading
My Story
In 2014, I grab an unexpected opportunity to paint.
To make art.
I get hooked.
In 2015 I start a blog—a diary of my creative practice.
I post my paintings and their stories. The good, the bad, the ugly.
In 2025 I begin writing poetry and include a poem and painting in each post.
My compass points: shake hands with fear, be playful, get messy, trust my gut.
