I was recently reminded that this period of time (up until December 21st) is the darkest time, of the year. We have the least amount of sunlight. It’s not even winter. Winter gets a bad wrap. It’s actually fall. FALL In talking to people through the years, I have learned that some people are more … Continue reading This time of the year
Awe Hunter
awe-hunters “Go for a walk” “Get outside” “Spend time in nature” The over-analyzing, ‘devils advocate’ part of my brain inquires, Why?” “Why do people say that?” Like, I get it. I GET it. But also, why? Is it just some wellness lingo? I have strong feelings about just repeating shit, because someone else said it. … Continue reading Awe Hunter
horizontal and vertical
The horizontal and the vertical. I had the honor to visit the studio of Cynthia Packard, watch her paint, and hear about her painting process. I watched her start to build a composition through mark making. She talked about the balance of horizontal and vertical (not in those words necessarily). Following the energy of a … Continue reading horizontal and vertical
Respect of FEAR
(written in reflection of The New York Times piece, Fear on Cape Cod as Sharks Hunt Again, by CJ Chivers) Most of the time, we do not know peoples’ life stories regarding the emotion of fear. In passing you will not know if someone was in combat or experienced intimate partner violence, or if they … Continue reading Respect of FEAR
halfway between
I didn’t dream. I moved around a lot in my sleep. It rained. It stormed. It was cool. It put me to sleep. It is raining now – the smell .... It smells so good. I just want to sit and listen. Now I am up and it is raining and I am sitting. … Continue reading halfway between
cape cod art therapy 