The fruits of summer.. 

If you live in Seattle and have never had a bonfire on the beach at Alki, GO! NOW! It’s amazing. We had one last night for the Winter Solstice and it was just wonderful. Listening to the waves lapping at the shore, the crackling of the fire and feeling the moon gazing down at us…

This fog moved in suddenly this morning. I live very close to the sound and I’m on a bluff so the fog moves through us here. I can see billows of moisture swirling in the air backlit by the morning sun. This is all accompanied by the sound of a foghorn. It’s completely enchanting.  

mixed media on unstretched canvas | part of a series using excerpts from Anais Nin’s book , “Seduction of the Minotaur” I have reached the conclusion that sacrificing one’s own desires for the sake of others is not the Way. I believe that to truly live a life of service, I must remain true to…

Sunset for Photo Friday. Taken in the San Juan Islands, Washington State USA 

I’ve just been visiting Keri Smith’s blog and reading her 100 ideas. She completely kicks ass. I told her so and I’m telling you. Her list inspired me to come up with my own list, “100 Paths to Ecstasy” on my site. There’s a chill in the air and the sun is peeking out illuminating…