I have always wanted to start a blog, so here goes.

First, what to blog about? Art, yes. Life, yes. Travel,yes. Family, yes. Friends, yes. Food, yes. Books, yes. Politics, I'll try not to! Random thoughts too.

Today I cannot get the horrific images of the the fires in California out of my mind. There is no way to comprehend the massive destruction of lives and dreams. Beautiful homes engulfed in flames, melted cars, bodies reduced to shards of bone. The stories of narrow escapes are testimonies to personal bravery. It certainly puts my life in perspective...yes, I need new tires, I lost my debit card,  I cannot find the earrings I just bought and haven't even worn yet! And, frankly, my dear, who gives a damn!!

It's days like this when I head to my studio to immerse myself in making art. Listening to music, think Mama Mia, and

getting messy with paint is my way of coping with the news of the day. At times, my attitude adjustment plays out on the

canvas, especially reflected through Miss Sassy Pants;  "What good is an opinion if you can't share it",  "Now I'm old I can say whatever I damn well please",  "What makes you think I give a fat rat's ass". Art is my therapy!!

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"  - Picasso