Kick off the holiday season with watercolor in this two-session workshop. We’ll bring the Christmas spirit to life as we create festive watercolor illustrations, then transform them into beautiful holiday cards and gift tags. Class Time: November 2 and 9, 2026, 10 am – noon Class Location: Sno-Valley Senior Center 4610 Stephens Ave, Carnation WA…
September: Harvest
September reflects on interconnectedness, balance, and growth through art, nature, and relationships.
A Plumeria Birthday Card
Today is my cousin’s birthday. At 68, she still hikes and climbs mountains and teaches challenging topics to clients all over North America. She’s pretty amazing. We lost touch when we were kids—she was 10 and I was 2—so I have no memories of those early years. She tracked me down in my 20s, and…
August: Momentum
August symbolizes purposeful growth and movement as energy shifts in late summer, emphasizing courage, resilience, and trusting in existing momentum.
Quiet Places
Our first stop driving west wasn’t a scenic overlook. It was a quiet cemetery outside Asheville. I have no memory of my father, and I wasn’t sure why my journey needed to start here. I’ve been told my father was brilliant and handsome, but he led a tragic life. He died young (at 35) in…
July: Abundance
July feels collective. Summer is no longer just growing—it’s producing, offering, sharing. In the northern hemisphere, warmth settles in fully, and life moves outward into community and connection. This month’s inspiration centers on abundance and interdependence: how nourishment is created through many small shared acts. July Map Element Notes Birth Flower Larkspur Symbolism Openness, lightness,…
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