Soap, Silk and so much more
In 2010, after losing their jobs and facing financial hardship, the author chose to rise from despair instead of remaining in grief. This pivotal decision led to starting a soap business, fostering independence and joy. It taught them resilience, redefining their purpose beyond corporate constraints and emphasizing personal growth.
In recent years, political polarization in the U.S. has surged, driven by ideological sorting, economic inequality, and social media influence. This division fosters distrust and conflicts, yet a common desire for safety and stability unites most citizens. Calls are now emerging to address these issues through empathy and a focus on shared values.
I am not a fan of alligators, snakes, large reptiles and big insects….. so that would rule out deep jungles, and places where just going for a walk could kill me. It is an challenging balance of fascination with these places on earth, yet deep …
Recently we discovered a new essential oil, Litsea Cubeba. Its a mysterious name, with almost as mysterious a fragrance. The common name for the plant is May Change, an evergreen tree that is in the Lauracea family (Mountain laurels). May Change is native to China …
I just thought it would be fun to share several of my recently completed portrait projects. It starts with a digital photo of the animal. I create an outline sketch to use as a guideline to sketch the outline onto silk using gutta resist. Once …
I had something interesting happen to me. I answered a survey for Sunshine Artists magazine, and a few months later they actually took my answer and photo and included it in an article:
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