Creative Musings

*Magic- noun; an extraordinary power or influence seeming from a supernatural source. *Merriam Webster’s second definition of magic intrigues me, especially the, “from a supernatural source” part. Humans define supernatural sources differently. To find magic some people would look to a god or the goddess, some to amystical ether that is calling, and some might just suggest fate. I am not sure where I stand on it all. I do know that I have found joy in the magic I have been cr

“You are a BADASS!” Lynn, Warrenville, IL “Your band was great. So talented.” Mike, Wheaton, IL “I was walking the dog. I heard your band. I am sorry I missed the concert.” Jane, Glen Ellyn, IL “We all had tears in our eyes.” Eileen, Glen Ellyn, IL “Mom you did it!” Virginia, Brooklyn, NY “ROCK on Mom.” George, Chicago, IL “We sounded pretty good.” Billy Van Duzor, North Aurora, IL “Take a bow Lu Lu.” Marion, Richland, WA The evening of July 27, 2019 was magica

Chorus: Dig deep, dig deep- that’s what we have to do Life’s about the moment- we have to seize it me and you We all have anvils- hanging on our hearts Open eyes for others is a great way to start Verse: We like to live our lives – believin’ we’re in control Thinking day to day creates a status quo Our lives are not our own friend- best to jump and hold on tight Adventure’s always worth it- if you can let go of the fight Chorus: Dig deep, dig deep- that’s what we have to do

I, along with so many other teachers, found myself having to remake myself during the worldwide pandemic. Teaching elementary age students art virtually was one of the most challenging assignments of my teaching career. My work life was turned upside down and I was expected to adjust, adapt and provide instruction in a way I never imagined. Why did I feel like I needed PTSD therapy at the end of school year 2020-21? Why was the life sucked out of me daily while teaching art

A Tale: Loss, Joy and Hope There once was a father who loved his family. On his death bed he said, “I have such immense love for my children, that it’s hard for me to leave.” He occupied his death bed for two years before his actual death. During this time, he was cared for by his wife, five children and their spouses, and visited often by his beloved grandchildren. The father’s eldest child was a daughter. In his lifetime, the father, a psychologist by trade, helped many pe

Song recorded summer 2023 Hope is a beautiful picture book which uses words, music and original watercolor paintings to describe the power of the human spirit. We all struggle to define what the word hope means. This gift book attempts to soothe the soul of all seekers. Appropriate for all age levels. Hope is a word not easily spoken. There are times in our life when it's all that we have. Hope is a word not easily spoken. There are times in our life when, it’s all that we ha

Song started summer 2019-recorded summer 2021 Little Girls, Little Girls was inspired and created for my first 2 grandchildren. Audrey and Marion. The song itself is a hope for their lives and even bigger a rally cry for all girls everywhere. At the time this simple song was conceived the world was in the midst of the “Me-Too” movement. Women everywhere were standing-up and claiming our unique voices and stories. We have a long way to go. We are swimming upstream in a mighty