Author: amy
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Pre-Dawn Musings
In the distance a freight train sings a woeful song. The birds are only just beginning to awaken to morning after a night of heavy rains and storming. The little red dragon, Ari, opted for an early morning which led to some wakefulness here on our part as well. I’ve spent some time getting my…
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Humaning
Above, two of my piping mentors, Cathy Wilde and Kathleen Cavanagh who are leagues ahead of me in the music world but who never fail to cheer me on and provide helpful advice and tutelage. We had a blast all together at the St. Louis Tionól… Meanwhile, back at home….. The metaphorical acts of re-potting,…
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For all ye locals
I’m repotting, both realistically and metaphorically. For any of you who are close at hand here in Ohio, please let me know if you’d like a potted plant. I have loads. I am dividing, considering, offering. There is a broader blog post in the works with recent news of music and mayhem and all the…
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Antigua Guatemala 2024
I am newly returned from Antigua from this year’s sketch trip. We had two wonderful weeks of workshops, each week offering what was needed. There are more words wrapped round it all over on the Patreon page but below are some sketches for you to look at. Enjoy!! Registration is now open for Taos in…
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Flyin’ By
It is Thursday of week one of the Antigua workshops. I find myself in that headspace where things are chinking into place, an old language of art and creativity once more being readily spoken with ease. It is like sinking into a long awaited hot bath. There has been much painting by everyone here,…
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Auspicious Antigua
The week is finally off to a wonderful start. Our guests, many of whom opted to arrive early, have been getting to know this amazing town and learning their way around. Today a procesión occurred in our neighborhood as part of the Lenten celebration. It’s all a lot to take in! We could smell…
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Antigua 2024 Commences
Just a couple of days ago we were braving midwestern cold temperatures, visiting Jack in Evansville for a concert there. My sister and her son came along and a good time was had by all. Prayers to the travel-faeries that her passport comes in time for her to join me here in Antigua in just…
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The Road
Just now, under a sky shaped like water, we careen westward to Evansville to catch a concert of Jack’s. As Joni put it, I’ve got the urge for going. So ready to leave for the light and color of Antigua but that isn’t for a few more days. And so, I patiently brave the endless…
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An Invitation
Hello and happy St. Brigid’s Day to one and all! Just a quick dip into the blog here to share sketches from the past few years delving into the more magical corners of Ireland on my travels. You may be a new visitor here, if so, welcome! I do most of my writing over on…
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A quick dip west
Most days, Tony, the Hub, does his work from home. It’s just one reason we have such a happy dog, I suppose. But sometimes, the company he works for has to gather their team in person, to connect, reignite their purpose for working, and get everyone on the same page. Fortunately, these meetings tend to…