To me, a masterpiece should contain insight, understanding, and compassion. When I write a poem or a short story, what … More
Tag: art
Why do we climb mountains?
Figuratively, sure. Literally though too! After packing up my gear, and a great debate determining if I still wanted to … More
Mud season with no reason
Seasonal depression but probably more than just that.
Spring on
Fast forward to where I am now. A studio apartment that is ALL MINE in Steamboat Springs, Colorado! I … More
Happy to be in Hawaii
Come with nothing, leave with everything. Not exactly true but feels like I am leaving Hawaii with a full heart. … More
Reasons to be grateful, AH SO GRATEFUL
After a spiral downward, I feel as though I am now on a spiral upward. I give credit to my … More
4 sunshines 4 week 4
Cheers to January! Hope everyone had a great weekend and especially hope whoever is reading this did. I got carried … More
We don’t hide the crazy, we parade it down the street: NOLA
Louisiana, the last of the lower 48 states I needed to cross off my bucket list. The 49th annual … More
Trampin’ around the southern island
I’ve finally found a place that’s friendlier than Colorado! Driving on the left side of the road wasn’t as hard as … More
Teddy Roosevelt’s legacy
Theodore Roosevelt: The early years Theodore Roosevelt entered the White House due to the previous president’s assassination- in 1901, an … More
Thoughts on achieving your new years resolutions
Whether or not you’ve set a New Year Resolution or goal for 2017 it’s important to know what might affect … More
Perks of positivity
“You just go where your high-top sneakers sneak, and don’t forget to use your head.” We’re all mad here. One … More
The dreamer’s guide to staying warm
Whether you are a snow lover, fighter, or somewhere in between these are some ways you wouldn’t be able to … More
Deeds of depression
It’s guaranteed that you or someone close to you suffers from depression and may not even know it! … More
Italian women, art, and feminism
“A Look at Culture: Women Artists in Italy, France, and America” Italian Women Artists Turned Feminist Sofanisba Anguissola Cremona, Italy … More
Flower Power
Poets have implemented poetry in their symbolism for centuries. It is a literary standard of beauty; inspiring generations to paint, … More
A day in the life of spacelyss
Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition.
When you give a mouse a cookie it’s like teaching a baby photography
Not as easy as it may seem