cou-gar-li-cious-ness: \kū’-gər-lĭsh’-əs-nĕs\ noun: referring to the quality of being a beautiful, financially secure, sexually aggressive older woman, possibly wearing animal prints, who preys  repeatedly on considerably younger men for  sex and/or companionship, thus labeled a “cougar.” As I watch young studs come and go on the arms of celebrity cougars, like Demi Moore and [...]

I started out today not feeling particularly strong, wise or sure of myself. At times like that I wonder, “What can I teach anybody else about empowerment when I can’t hardly even inspire myself?” Then, I read in A Course in Miracles: “As you teach so shall you learn.” So, I changed the question to, [...]

. “Beauty can be seen in all things, seeing and composing the beauty is what separates the snapshot from the photograph.” ~ Matt Hardy . . . One of the greatest compliments I receive concerning my photography is when I visit a client and see my artwork prominently displayed in their personal environment.  They often [...]

“The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.” ~ Francis Bacon “There’s no retirement for an artist, it’s your way of living so there’s no end to it.” ~ Henry Moore . I’m thrilled to announce my official return to my private practice of photographic portraiture after a three year hiatus.  Actually, [...]

“In all our quest of greatness, like wanton boys, whose pastime is their care, we follow after bubbles, blown in the air.” – John Webster “Please know that I am aware of the hazards.  I want to do it because I want to do it.” – Amelia Earhart This morning I slept in late.  I’ve [...]

“The darkest hour is just before the dawn.” – Proverb Quote   Seems like I know a lot of people who are going through some pretty heavy stuff right now.  Of course, I want to help them feel better.  That’s why I’m putting together this first aid kit of “happy medicine” — things that always [...]

Unless you live under a rock, you should know by now that the Rapture is coming this Saturday, 5/21/2011, as predicted by Harold Camping.  So EXCITING!  What will I wear? In case you’re wondering what to expect as a result of the Rapture, this in depth explanation was posted by iamHis: “… Heaven will be [...]

“What type of photography do you do?” he inquires. “Well…” I squirm uncomfortably in my seat.  A minute ago I was making polite chit-chat with a gray-haired gentleman in a business suit. Now, I’m trying to gauge his likely reaction to the words “animal totems”, “photography as spiritual practice”, “self-portrait”, “healing art”, or even “35mm [...]