I am an artist. Many of you know this about me. I like to paint, sew, make jewelry and even sculpt if I have a supply of clay on hand (get it? Clay on hand? I am also an amateur stand up comedian!). Most of my art is something that creates a passive income for […]
Cart Theft
There was this one time last year when we were grocery shopping that I witnessed a cart theft. I am minding my own business checking out oatmeal chocolate chip cookies when I hear this frantic woman’s voice calling, “Excuse me! Excuse ME! You took my cart!” I look up and see this pregnant lady (looking […]
The Six Foot Pumpernickel Diaries
If you are eating, I feel compelled to tell you that, contrary to the title of this blog, this is not a blog about food. In fact, if you are currently eating, please just read this after you are done. Or, if you have a strong constitution, just put your fork down and proceed. Consider […]
Claiming Space
I am in the middle of an exciting process. Now that my youngest has moved out on her own, I am renovating her old bedroom into my art studio. A friend of mine was mortified that I would do that. She is the type that, although her adults kids have not lived with her for […]
Force without Wisdom
“Force without wisdome collapses from its own weight.” Horus, Odes. We see this all the time. A primary example from history would be the Nazi Regeim. There was no wisdom whatsoever in that movement, but a tremendous amount of force was involved. Yes, there were also manipulation and scare tactics etc. But most of it […]