Tag Archives: friendship

A Friend At The End Of The World

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

When I first met Kerry she was 17 and married. Her voice had a high-end timbre that bounced off the walls with the power of a stage presence. Her wit was vicious with current events, and spun so fast I … Continue reading →

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National Random Acts of Kindness Day

Posted on February 18, 2017 by

The quote, “Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty,” by author Anne Herbert has become a catch phrase. But I didn’t know it was an actual Day! When did this happen? I love the idea of a … Continue reading →

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The Cure for Shyness

Posted on October 18, 2016 by

I am an introvert. I have worked hard to overcome shyness so debilitating that I couldn’t speak to people. I was voted “shyest” in my graduating class. I preferred the company of animals and spent hours walking or bicycling alone … Continue reading →

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Origami Overo

Posted on January 5, 2016 by

This new slate piece is in loving memory of my friend Rita Heydon who died January 8, 2015, following a battle with cancer. She was one of my best lifetime friends, an odd, sunny character with a messy jeep and … Continue reading →

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