How does one prepare to move things over to a new computer? My old iMac is groaningly slow. Not sure if that's a word, but it's how it makes me feel — I…
It's hot and smoky. This time last year we were evacuated to Oakland, to Elmwood. I made mandalas there with a new palette of botanical species. It was super smoky…
This August mandala is summer, with only three plants used in the design, and mornings are foggy, perfect walking weather. Sunflower, alstroemeria petals, rosehips Went up Sky Trail again this…
Dahlia, breath of heaven leaves, Japanese anemone, dahlia petals I had a "drinking dream" the other night, though this time it was a "sugar dream". My drawing teacher and some other indistinct…
Had a lovely visit from a former co-worker yesterday. She's an expert on internet security at kp.org. I learned a lot from her, back in the day. She's still working…
Love the combination of greens and blues in this one. And also the purple, great combo.
The light today reminded me of the last fire season. It's the day I associate with the start of the Woodward fire, though the lightning strikes came a day or two earlier.…
The colors of August, these oranges, and yellows, remind me of growing up on the East Coast. They remind me of corn, though aren't that yellow, but the overall feeling…
It's not about perfection! I often have a race with the light when photographing my mandalas. If the sun is too high, the light coming through the skylight is too…
Feeling so much gratitude today. In spite of the pandemic, the political scene, etc., my life is full, and today is a good day. I've already been on one walk, and…