It’s often been said that you should never discuss politics or religion in polite society.  But we no longer live in a polite society, so...

In our world, “The Holiday Season” actually begins on Labor Day.  But the final countdown, the big finish, the major production number...

My resolutions haven’t changed since I was in college and had a personal philosophy  based on equal parts Thoreau, Frank Lloyd Wright and...

The Holiday season is here. Ready! Set! GO!!! So, I’m filling out my schedule for Artistic Elf duty. Drawings! Paintings! Branded...

I woke up this morning, thinking about my kids.  I have many, you see. Some young, some old, some very close to my own age. I didn’t...

It's time. Vote for the future of your children and grand children, nieces and nephews. Vote for the good of all people, not just a...

Ever?

The destruction is devastating. The clean up is ongoing. Nobody likes a hurricane. Nobody wants a hurricane. They’re loud, destructive,...

So much. So little. Too much. Not enough. I think this must be a popular interview question of the moment, or it’s the number one answer...

Many from surprising sources. And isn’t that wonderful? Truly! We had a possible hurricane, you see. It didn’t actually happen, because...

Clear water. Gentle water. Swimming pool water, South of France water. Water that undulates and ripples with the least interruption of...

When you were once known as a one-hit-wonder, you can’t really do a medley of your hit. That’s true for everyone, not just 70’s rock...

I have a lot of friends who changed direction this year. With some, it was their choice. With others, the choice was made for  them. With...

I have a lovely sister. She’s kind of a riot and all sorts of original. Everyone should have one – I’ve mentioned that before – but she’s...

and stop spinning. Sometimes, when life feels out of balance and you’re pretty much overwhelmed or under-focused, it can help to...

Many of my favorite people these days are half my age. Or there abouts. They’re at that point where they’ve learned to swim, have taken...

104 in reality. When temperatures reach plastic melting territory, the mind wanders to thoughts of snow. At least mine does. After 6...

It’s hot. Seriously hot. Like being wrapped in a blanket when the last thing you need is a blanket, and the heat’s on high, and the...

Something about the brushstroke. Yesterday, I was sitting by the pool, alone, working on a portrait. Though, it would probably be better...

Such a good boy! Such a good girl! I live in the pet capital of the country, I think. And it’s a wonderful thing. Big pets, little pets,...