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The Velveteen Rabbit, one of my favorite childhood books is about a stuffed bunny who is so loved by a child that one day he takes on life itself and becomes real. What a wonderful thing to happen to this little fellow. After all, he was only ever to be a stuffed toy, destined toContinue reading “Are You Real …”

In the book of 1st Thessalonians 5:3 a time in history is described by the apostle Paul as a period where people will be saying, ‘there is peace and security’ then sudden destruction shall come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. The Bible describes a timeContinue reading “Jacob’s Trouble”

Vincent VanGogh is perhaps the most important and celebrated artistic genius of our day. His paintings hang in the most prestigious museums in the world and his artwork is appreciated by millions of people for its unique expression of color and design. Born in Holland in 1853 Vincent Vangogh suffered an emotionally disturbing childhood markedContinue reading “On Being Human”

I was out on a walk recently and as I made my way up a hill I suddenly notice a small creature in the bushes along the roadside. I stopped, quickly gazing into the brush to capture a glimpse of the little forager who held my interest. This is a common experience of mine asContinue reading “Remembering my Father”

In the book of 1st Thessalonians 5:3 a time in history is described by the apostle Paul as a period where people will be saying, ‘there is peace and security’ then sudden destruction shall come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. The Bible describes a timeContinue reading “Jacob’s Trouble”

I am beginning to collect many paintings in my art studio. They line the walls, chairs, and floor. I am running out of space. I love to look at all the bright color and art before me as I paint another new painting, but I have discovered as of late an even greater enjoyment, andContinue reading “The Joy of Giving”

As many states have shut down and the COVID-19 virus has sequestered many of us to our homes we have the opportunity that few circumstances would afford of simply spending some time in quiet reflection about our lives, the changes that this situation will undoubtedly bring about and the direction for the future of ourContinue reading “A time of quiet and Reflection”

There is no place like the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona and New Mexico. It is a vast wilderness of endless space, filled with large saguaros, many hundreds of years old, Ocotillo’s, mesquite trees, Palo Verde trees and many other types of cacti and plants, not to mention the wonderful desert creatures that scamper andContinue reading “The Sonoran Desert”

It is spring in the southwest and the beautiful azure skies give charm and delight to the adobe structures that stand tall in the New Mexican sun light. So many memories were made in this wonderful city and the inspiration for art is immeasurable.