2 May 2020

These muddy waters…

These muddy waters…

In 2016, I found myself in a kind of self-imposed quarantine from the frenetic pace of what my every-day-life had become at the time— exhibiting & selling my art at shows big and small, here and on the road. Caught up in the business of selling, I had lost sight of my purpose, joy, and […]

24 Apr 2020

Shift

Shift

I grabbed my keys, walked to my car under the late night sky, plugged in my phone, turned on the ignition, found my playlist “Roadtrip”and hit shuffle. I shifted into reverse. Then, first. Then second, third, and fourth. The orange flash of the low tire pressure symbol reminded me about the spare and flat from […]

21 Apr 2020

Endings and Beginnings

Endings and Beginnings

On Friday, March 12th, Wisconsin’s Governor declared a COVID-19 State of Emergency. The next day, March 13th, he ordered the closure of all public and private schools. On March 17th a statewide ban of all gatherings with more than 10 people was announced and, for the safety of its guests and in compliance with directives […]

17 Apr 2020

Taste the Sweetness

Taste the Sweetness

For some reason this Louise Erdrich quote reminds me of travel. Perhaps it is because I am missing my time here at the Pfister with guests and travelers from near and far. Perhaps it is simply that I miss travel itself— because in times of solitude, it has so often been my best friend and […]

14 Apr 2020

#414MilwaukeeDay

#414MilwaukeeDay

milwaukee a diamond in the rough where the water runs free in our rivers and our lakes east and west north and south milwaukee a city in motion and rich with color blues and greens yellows and browns  blacks and whites milwaukee a secret treasure lost and found milwaukee  a city of the past and […]

9 Apr 2020

Thank You

Thank You

I am doing my part. But not bravely, like the thousands of health care workers, nurses, and doctors who are on the front lines. I am doing my part. By staying home, social distancing and washing my hands. I am doing my part. In thanks for all of those who are sacrificing so much. And […]