2019: A Year of Saying, “Why Not?” to New Adventures

This year was surprising in the best of ways. I like to keep my expectations low and my goals manageable–a bit of self-preservation so I don’t get too disappointed. This year, I either set my goals too low in January, or I just lucked out. Either way, I’m delighted with how the year turned out!

How Bob Ross Kept Me From Giving Up

Ever say “yes” to a project, then panic mid-project because you don’t think you can do it? That’s what happened to me with Lindsay’s giant Peter Pan canvas. This was a project that challenged me and grew me as an artist, and one which taught me that a little bit of persistence and hope canContinue reading “How Bob Ross Kept Me From Giving Up”

On reading one of those strange and beautiful ee cummings poems

One does not simply read aloud an ee cummings poem…. but here’s a video that will help you read his most famous one.