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At the end of June, I traveled over to Warwick Furnace Farm, where I was invited by the dear Claire Rosen to participate in a week-long experiment. You see, Claire is this magical soul that invites people into her world and dreams up possibilities that are so delicious you must say yes. Her ideas are […]

Artist Residency | My Time on the Farm

Winter can be a tough one. For you? For me. For a lot of folks I know. Although winter lends itself to all things cozy (which I love) the amount of slowing down can be disconcerting, particularly after the holiday rush about. Just recently I have noticed that my spirit calms in the winter, it […]

ESSAYS | Finding Light in the Darkness of Winter

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Daily Inspiration

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. 

John Muir

It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in this broken world.

Mary Oliver

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What's inspiring me lately: Open meadows. Wise old trees. Rivers and lakes. Springtime flowers. The sound of the ocean. Undiscovered paths.

On my bookshelf

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, Art + Fear by David Bayles. (View my full studio library here!)

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