In searching for the formal definition of the word mash procrasturbation, I found a neat article from Psychology Today on the subject which introduced me to Temporal Motivation Theory (TMT).  I was intrigued...

I envy those that can stay the course on one hobby, but then I don’t.  My shifting creativity keeps life interesting and our home in fresh supply of weirdness and awesome.  The current obsession is...

This week’s inspiration comes from the work of Beatriz Milhazes, a Brazilian artist born in 1960.  Her work is characterized by strong shapes from nature and bright colors. She is associated most highly...

mind·ful·ness ˈmīn(d)f(ə)lnəs/ noun the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. “their mindfulness of the wider cinematic tradition” a mental state achieved by focusing...

The impetus for my creative burst over the past year was a desire to paint abstract acrylics. Today I feel like there has been progress made to this end. Through this journey, I have learned a lot, created a...

This sketched scene is from our visit to the Gettysburg National Military Park in April 2016.  Since I have already written a bit on this visit, I would encourage investigation into earlier posts for more of...

One of the most common conversations I have with clients is in about dating and healthy relationships in recovery, but this is not something restricted to people in recovery; it is endemic in our culture.  If...

I received a weird call from my dad the other day, urging me to visit a website and login.  He noted that I had received a letter from this company called Folio Investing and they stated I had money in an...