just be yourself

Share Just being yourself is a precious thing. And in case you didn’t know? Stripy socks are good luck. You matter. You are courageous, even when you don’t know it. All of your mixed-up parts, the parts that are seemingly contradictory, come together to form something beautiful (even when you aren’t aware that that is … Read more


Thirty Days

Share I thought I’d at least give it a try for the camera–bow pulling pose, my favorite of the series. Which is funny, because when I look at this picture, I can see all of the things that I need to adjust in the posture. My body needs to come down more, parallel to the … Read more


and the point is the point

Share Your Life Speaks A few years ago, I wanted–really desired–to be a working visual artist. I’d gotten back into painting, really loved it, and had had some minor success with some local art shows while working part-time as a teacher. Why not make the leap? I decided. I loved writing, painting, coaching, and photography. … Read more


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