The year of the horse

The year of the horse

I am so happy that this is the year of the horse, as the horse is my most favorite of animals. The horse symbolizes strength, grace, power, courage and service to man. The more time spent with the horse, the stronger the bond between human and horse. Great things can...

Thank you, NYS Sheep & Wool Festival Visitors!

Saturday morning dawned beautifully, light sun with the full moon falling in the distance. The sounds of sheep and goats and the fresh smell of clean bedding and fresh green hay filled the air before the day began. Llamas were seen parading about the grounds in the...

Autumn Energy

  My morning walks up the hills are clouded with fog and dew. The sun gradually accents the fairy beds in the field and rises to reveal the distant farms and mountains. I practice my Tai Chi in the morning and gather my inspiration for the day. The Tai Chi helps...

Mother Nature Smiles

This Autumn, Mother Nature has been smiling on us. The air is soft and sweet and smells wonderful. Light mists rise from the fields and the mountains are accented with both deep shadows and highlights of sun. The air is a soft caress. Insects sing loudly their songs...

I Love Green

A long sizzling sound filled the air amid the chorus of many bugs in the surrounding woods and fields. The insects produce a meditative buzz in the summer that seems to get louder as fall arrives. The “sizzle bug” is what I call this insect that heralds a...

Batik infographic

My fans are always asking me how I make my batik art. I thought I would make a poster to show them how it’s done! This is a simplified explanation of all the steps that are involved, but I thought I should share it with you here on my blog as well....