Cat on the Fence, 16 in x 20 in acrylic on canvas Have you ever paused and really noticed a moment—the subtle hum of awareness in your mind, the small gestures of life unfolding around you, or a fleeting connection that lingers long after it’s over? That’s the kind of life I explore in my new book, The Inner Life of a Curious Mind . This collection of intimate, journal-style essays is about more than reflection—it’s about presence. It’s about being fully awake to the ordinary and...

When I stumbled into Morganton five years ago, admittedly, I was a woman on the run — running from grief with all the gusto I could...

Have you ever painted a picture that didn’t turn out quite like you planned? Maybe the colors ran together or the shapes were not quite...