Art is a Dirty Word

I come from a family of artists. Both parents are painters. I did my first painting at 2 years old which my father framed. I have been creating since I can remember and creativity for me is as necessary as breathing. So, why have I never considered myself an artist? More importantly, why have I even resisted being an artist? It’s because for me,… Read More

I am a lighthouse

at times i am the pile of leaves
easily scattered with the lightest breeze,
but mostly i’m the lighthouse
weathering the roughest storms,
steady in gale force winds

Be the Water

We are in the midst of a global crisis, one which it has never faced in modern times. Not on this scale anyways. Yes, I’m referring to the coronavirus pandemic. Personally I’m not worried about my health or those dear to me but I also don’t want to affect anyone else by my lack of concern so I’m staying home, washing hands and… distancing…. Read More