My kid sister Cheri Jo Long passed away unexpectedly on November 11th. She was 29 years old and lived more in her few years than most people do in a lifetime. She has traveled the world and touched so many lives. We are all looking for ways to honor her life. My uncle Jay is giving up smoking in her …
Fun mail day…Artwork by Marsha Jorgensen!
It’s so nice to get fun stuff in the mail rather than just bills and junk! And what could be better than art? Check out my new Tumble Fish Studio prints by Marsha Jorgensen: I was introduced to Marsha’s artwork (a.k.a. Tumble Fish Studio) through a fund raiser for a mutual friend, Tina Wright. I was the top bidder on …
Silent Auction Donation – Planet Path
Based on a 360 degree panorama photograph of a rural Bryan, Texas scene taken in 2007. This “Wee Planet” was donated to a silent auction to benifit a dear friend, Tina Wright, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. This is one of my favorite Wee Planet creations. I took the photos during a delightful afternoon ride through the country side …
Nurturing your muse
Where do your ideas and inspirations come from? Do they come to you in the shower or when you’re in that halfway state between wakefulness and sleep? Do you wake up in the morning with a solution to yesterday’s challenge? Many well known authors say that when they are writing it is as if the words and ideas that flow …
Hope is the thing with feathers…
A dear friend, Tina Wright, was recently diagnosed with Stage Four cancer. Several artist friends got together to create a handmade book of wishes, prayers and art to lighten her spirit and show our support for her in this difficult time. Tina said the book touched her more than words could say. Below is my contribution, with the first stanza …