Once upon a time, I thought 60 seemed old. But, I don’t agree with that today. I’m hopeful. Optimistic. I’ve had a great life, but some of my best years are ahead of me, not behind me. Hope at 60 looks different than hope at 40. It’s quieter. Less performative. More discerning. More measured. AtContinue reading “Hope at 60 Looks Different Than Hope at 40”
Wednesday Wisdom | You Don’t Have to Prove It
Much of my life has been lived under evaluation. Grades. Assessments. Approval. Silence. Disapproval. Opinions of others. Raised eyebrows of judgement. It’s natural for me to perform. As a kid, I sought to entertain. It provided solace for me, somehow, someway. Sing. Recite. Play an instrument. Give a speech. Impersonate Elvis. Do magic tricks. OverContinue reading “Wednesday Wisdom | You Don’t Have to Prove It”
Making Art | Here I Am!
I started making art almost four years ago. It’s hard to believe how much time has passed by so quickly. I took up drawing at the suggestion of my therapist, who I was seeing in order to help process events I had experienced at my work with the homeless through a local outreach organization. InContinue reading “Making Art | Here I Am!”
