This was originally posted in 2016 after a very bad car accident in 2014. In earlier posts in The Wellness Lifeline Blog, I talked about physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, & occupational …
The Importance of Animal Rescue: Why Every Life Matters
In a world where countless animals face abandonment, neglect, and abuse, the importance of animal rescue shines as a beacon of compassion and hope. So, every act of rescue represents …
Pet Wellness Revisited
Benefits of Dog Ownership I originally published this as “Pet Wellness” on The Wellness Lifeline in 2016. I thought it was time to bring back a few of the oldies. …
My Favorite Rescue Stories and What They Taught Me
As I share my journey through Promises Kept, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of the most memorable rescue stories that have shaped my life and …
Painting the Dogs of Promises Kept: A Look at My Creative Process
As I embark on the journey of sharing my book, Promises Kept, with you, I find it essential to delve into the heart of my creative process. Painting the dogs …
The Story Behind Promises Kept – My Journey from Art to Writing
For years, my life has been shaped by two great loves: art and animals. From the days I spent painting colorful canvases to the countless hours I spent rescuing and …
My New Book, “Promises Kept”
My new book, “Promises Kept,” went live July 29, 2024 on Amazon in Hardcover, Paperback and Kindle. I am beyond excited and happy with this huge accomplishment at 81 years …
In the COVID-19 Crisis, Missing Some Local Sites
In the COVID-19 Crisis, I am missing visiting places in my area, so I thought I would share two of my favorite watercolor and ink paintings. The first is the …
Beauty in the Midst of the COVID-19 Chaos
What do you do for stress relief? I paint for stress relief and plant spring flowers. The last two weeks I started a watercolor series of flowers. I started with …
Spring is Coming even with Coronavirus
I was looking back at the blogs from the pandemic time period and decided to repost them :). My daffodils are in full bloom and the tulips are peeking through …