Nineteen
Three years ago, I visited the National September 11 Memorial in New York City. It’s an incredibly moving and powerful place – have you been? For me, it produced all […]
A Big Bright Star
Look what I found in Cherry Valley, Ontario this summer! While on a recent trip to Prince Edward County, we came upon this vintage Texaco station that someone had […]
Her Father’s Eye
…sometimes the greatest memories are made in the most unlikely of places… -J. A. Redmerski Her father loved to take photographs. She often didn’t understand why he took the photos […]
Built To Last
For my July stay-cation, I headed to the region of my childhood, Eastern Ontario, and decided to be a tourist. I visited a number of sights that brought back memories […]
Can’t Be There? Sketch It Anyway!
According to my itinerary, I’m supposed to be in Tuscany right now on a bit of a sabbatical. The plan was to take some time in my favourite travel destination […]
Blossoming
There’s so much I want to share with you about my latest miniature, “Eiffel Blossoms”. About how I nearly fell off the open-air sightseeing bus to take photos of this […]
Still Going All The Way
Go all the way with it. Do not back off. For once, go all the goddamn way with what matters. – Ernest Hemingway Five years ago this week, I started […]
Flowers on La Rambla, Barcelona
I once read an article about the types of workplaces that make people happy – customers because they look forward to interacting with it, and employees because the customers look […]
Travel With The Ones You Love
Never go on trips with anyone you do not love. Ernest Hemingway What has your experience been? Would you agree? Having done years of art shows, talking with thousands of […]
La Dolce Vignetta
Over these last few months housebound, I’ve definitely become one of the millions who has taken up the new practice of “Couch Travelling”… far more than is recommended. I find […]
Springtime in Toronto
On this Earth Day 2020, I’m reminded and grateful for how beautiful a spring day can be… even when we are sheltering indoors. The trees outside my kitchen window are […]
The Last Time I Saw Florence
On the bright January 1st morning, I grabbed my painting kit along with a freshly-brewed cup of espresso, and headed out to the apartment terrace to start my year with […]
