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…
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.…
I got up really early this morning to listen to a curator in London from the William Morris Society talk about his gardens. It was fun, sitting in bed, watching…
What's your favorite mandala ingredient? This time of year I'd have to say, hands down, it's Alstroemeria, aka Peruvian Lily. It's got 3 types of petals, and can also be…
First things first is good advice. I don't always take it. I have a bunch of business to attend to, including adding a mandala to the website so a friend…
Before the pandemic I dreamed of travel. I'd spend time going down internet rabbit holes featuring towns, local food, architecture, and crafts. I had a trip to Ireland all bought…
Ranunculus, iris petals, green liveforever Martha's Mandala Everything changes, right? Today is May 10, 2021, the 31st anniversary of my cerebral aneurysm. The day often passes without notice, but not…