First, some updates… (You can skip this and see my most popular articles beneath my “Enthusiasm…” illustration, below.)
I’m writing this from a winter rental near Ogunquit, Maine (USA).
Note: In New England, a “winter rental” is a home, hotel suite, cabin, or motel room that’s rented – by the week or by the month – at a far lower rate than in the summer months. Winter rentals are usually available from early September through mid-May. They can be wonderful, and this one is.
It’s lovely here! We’ve winter’d here before, and things seemed to open up for us nicely during that time. We’re seeing similar opportunities again, and that’s a good thing.
A bit of history: At the end of June 2025, we left Florida. We thought it would be the first of two steps as we decide exactly where to put down roots.
For awhile, it was a coin-flip, deciding between Utah – with its many outdoor recreation opportunities – and the northeast. Both had appeal.
Finally, we chose New England, and I’m SO glad that we did!
We’re staying in this area for now, as my husband interviews for jobs, and – as time permits – we tour coastal Maine and vicinity. Of course, this fits perfectly with my plans: to take more photos and create even more art!
FYI: I grew up in Belmont, Massachusetts – just outside Boston – and have lived in several states from Maine to Texas, and from Illinois to California… and more. So, moving isn’t entirely uncomfortable for me. (Tiresome at times, but not awful.)
And I’ll admit that coastal Maine keeps calling us, with its white-sand beaches, salt air, wonderful hiking trails, and gorgeous fall foliage.
Meanwhile…
I’m reorganizing and updating this site – over 300 articles – so it’s more current, loads faster, and is easier to navigate.
Some article collections will become books, with LOTS of illustrations.
Some will remain here, mostly focusing on art journaling and creative living.
My latest (more or less) and popular articles are below. Click on any one of them to discover more.
RECENT-ish POSTS
A lot is changing at this website, as well as what I’m doing online in general. But, here are my most recent posts… with “recent” sometimes being a bit of a stretch. LOL
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