“The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.” – Michelangelo Chasing Shadows: Embracing the Undefined

“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” – James M. Barrie The Roses of December: A Reflection on Memory

“In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.” – William Blake The Seasons of Life: Prepping for the Bounty

“From its brilliancy everything is illuminated.” – Guru Nanak Illuminating the Undefined: Where Brilliance Meets Mystery

“Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. The Art of Tending: Cultivating Love, Laughter, and Lilies Have you ever taken a stroll through a beautifully manicured garden,

“Every act of creation is first an act of destruction.” – Pablo Picasso The Art of Creation: Embracing the Beautiful Chaos of Destruction Have you ever noticed how every masterpiece starts with a mess?

“A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires.” – Hedy Lamarr The Canvas of Companionship: Why Paintings Are the Best Friends You Never Knew You Needed A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires. Now, […]

“Nature never deceives us; it is we who deceive ourselves.” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau Nature’s Truth: The Only Thing We Should Trust

“Coming from Chicago, I like a white Christmas.” – Dennis Franz A Frosty Yuletide: Why I Like My Christmases White and My Hot Chocolate Overloaded Christmas, that magical time of the year when the air gets fuzzy with joy, families gather ‘round the fireplace, and we collectively pretend we don’t see Aunt Mabel sneaking in […]

“Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal.” – Igor Stravinsky The Art of Stealing – A Creative License to Thieve! Ah, the age-old adage, “Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal.” It’s a quote that has sparked countless debates, ignited creativity, and, let’s be honest, caused a few sleepless nights for those worried about originality.