To the Artists — Especially the Mothers — This Is Our Time
As a single mother, I live in two worlds. In one, I’m protecting my children — helping them navigate a world flooded with information that isn’t always true, where social media distorts reality and fear…
Taking Chances When Fear Is Loud
Quiet Courage / Inner Strength 30X30 It would be easy to retreat right now. The world feels heavy—uncertain, noisy with headlines that make you want to look away. For many of us, the ground beneath…
Empty Boots — A Remembrance Day Reflection
Over the summer, I began painting a pair of old boots — empty, scuffed, and softened with time — surrounded by a sea of poppies swaying gently in the wind. At first, it was just…
When Rejection Sparks Reinvention: A Story of Light, Loss, and Starting Again
The email came quietly — no fanfare, no warning.Just a few lines that landed like a dull thud in my inbox: my submission to the Mosaic Art Show hadn’t been accepted. I sat there, staring…
