THIS! a road trip and lifelong friendships, a rising moon and a camp fire late into the night, paddleboards and swimming, deep talks and silly ones, loons and swans, eagles and lily pads, music and memories, happiness and time with my sister.… Read the rest “Days Gone By”
Always circular, mandalas are symbols of ritual and spirituality, unity and harmony. Found throughout the world, they draw us in and remind us that we are all connected.… Read the rest “30 Artists|30 Days|30 Works”
I miss travel. The solitude and companionship. The boundaries and the freedom. The adventure and the mundane. The ease and the hardship.The heartbreak and the joy.… Read the rest “I Miss Travel”
Last week I wrote letters to the City of Milwaukee and Village of Shorewood’s leadership, donated, protested, went to a sit-in, and watched as artists of all ages, sexes and colors painted a civil rights mural in an alley at the intersection of Locust and Holton.This… Read the rest “It All Matters”
I Can’t Breathe. Can You Breathe? I Can’t Breathe. I Can’t Breathe. Can You Breathe? I Can’t Breathe. I Can’t Breathe. Can You Breathe? I Can’t Breathe.… Read the rest “I Can’t Breathe”
The Remover of Obstacles and the Lord of Beginnings, Ganesha is one of the most revered and ubiquitous— ever- present— gods in India and around the world.… Read the rest “The Path Forward”
As the country begins to open and we here in Milwaukee are faced with the confusion of our state’s Stay-at-Home order being lifted but Milwaukee’s remaining in place, I cannot help but look back as I look forward.… Read the rest “Along the Way”
We have known each other for more than 20 years. But only in passing. She has been a fixture on the music scene for longer than I have known her. … Read the rest “A Song”
The lotus flower. Its beauty iconic. Grows in the muddiest of waters. Yet remains unstained, divine and pure. Teaching us that we too can rise above, grow and blossom. … Read the rest “These muddy waters…”
These are my favorite jeans to wear out in the world, anywhere and everywhere. If I could, I would wear them every day. But since the caronavirus, there has been nowhere to go and nowhere to where them.… Read the rest “#denimday”
I grabbed my keys, walked to my car under the late night sky, plugged in my phone, turned on the ignition, found my playlist “Roadtrip”and hit shuffle.… Read the rest “Shift”
On Friday, March 12th, Wisconsin’s Governor declared a COVID-19 State of Emergency. The next day, March 13th, he ordered the closure of all public and private schools.… Read the rest “Endings and Beginnings”
For some reason this Louise Erdrich quote reminds me of travel. Perhaps it is because I am missing my time here at the Pfister with guests and travelers from near and far.… Read the rest “Taste the Sweetness”
I am doing my part. But not bravely, like the thousands of health care workers, nurses, and doctors who are on the front lines.
I am doing my part. … Read the rest “Thank You”
Yesterday, I would have been at the Pfister making chai. I miss the drive along the lake to the Pfister’s parking garage. The walk from the garage to the lobby.… Read the rest “The Chai Boiled Over”
I voted. But not bravely, like the hundreds of Wisconsinites who were forced to choose between their health and fundamental right to be heard.
I am doing my part.But… Read the rest “Vote”
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