Rambling Thoughts

Facebook shared a memory with me today from this website, and it reminded me that I hadn’t updated this site or the blog for many months. The last post was in October 2025, when I wrote about leaving CMA and wondering what might come next. At the time, I think I was standing in that familiar space between endings and beginnings, not quite sure what would take shape. Since then, I have really enjoyed writing for the new blog I started several months ago, which has surprised me

There’s a particular quiet that follows a big chapter. It ’s not silence exactly more like a hum beneath everything. After years of full calendars, constant communication, and creative urgency, the stillness feels unfamiliar. You think it will be restful, but sometimes it’s just… spacious. And space can feel both beautiful and strange. I’ve been sitting in that space lately after handing over leadership of CMA2, after years of shaping and tending a community that has meant s

So, what’s happened since my last blog post in 2021? Wow almost exactly four years ago! Much of our time has been devoted to our home in New Mexico. Between essential repairs and ongoing updates, it’s been a labor of love to keep the house in good condition. We’ve tackled landscaping, interior improvements, and as is always the case just as one project wraps up, a few more pop up! I’ve genuinely enjoyed all of it and continue to find joy in shaping this house into a warm and

My computer desk faces the window, and as I type, the tree beyond the window is just starting to wake up from its winter rest, showing off brilliant green leaves. The birds are picking off small red berries and I just saw a lizard hurrying across the landscape bark. As more birds arrive, and rest on the branches they distract me from writing with a variety of songs. This is our first Spring in New Mexico and we're greeted with some nice surprises. One of the surprises that

We've been in our new home for almost 3 months now, which is "weird" because in many ways it feels like we've been here "forever". It feels natural and comfortable familiar and permanent. If you know me, you know this is a challenging state of being for me 😗. Each day I'm grateful for the many blessings we have. My art studio is very adequate with plenty of space for all my materials, nice natural light when the garage door is open, several work tables and lots of inspiratio

New Mexico has been calling us for a long time and we're thrilled to have now have a lovely home in the Farmington, NM.