Fallow fields
This was an opportunity to test a favorite hypothesis of mine: that location doesn’t matter as much as subject and style.
When life blindsides us
In situations of extreme stress I fall back on the wisdom of “How do you eat an elephant?” “One bite at a time.”
Monday Morning Art School: it’s all in the preparation
Assurance is a universal value in art, and that rests on the back of solid preparation–in painting as well as piano.
The Radnor Hunt
As an avid reader of British literature, I always loved the idea of the hunt. The reality wasn’t exactly what I’d expected.
Content over conscience
There are lots of reasons needy people don’t accept help, including the fear of stigma and loss of pride.