This poem explores a woman’s thoughts about her cancer diagnosis. Can creativity help us deal with life’s twists and turns? Several years ago, I participated in a program sponsored by Houston Grand …
Our planet is a complex and beautiful incubator for life. How can we experience our connection to her more fully? I bought a set of acrylic paints by …
There is much in life that, though attractive and sometimes even beneficial, contains danger. Is there any reward without risk? I have a new painting for you. Seductive Fruit is another spontaneous …
How do we deal with things that scare and anger us? Art can help us work through fear toward hope. My newest painting came about while I was meditating on fear. I …
Some trees require fire to germinate their seeds and begin their life. Is there a metaphor here for human creativity? For much of the last century, Americans sought to prevent forest …
What do you see in this spontaneous drawing? I draw first and find meaning later, so you can’t be wrong. This drawing is entitled Totem because of its vague …
Sharing new work can be both a frightening part of the creative process and a moment full of blissful surprise. This poem tells of the swirling feelings of expectation, disappointment, and wonder that are part …
We’re excited to announce our first ventures outside of cyberspace! Synkroniciti is bringing three projects to life in Houston, Texas. Open Mic Nights Especially geared for poets, storytellers, and singer-songwriters, these intimate …
At the end of the road in Zion National Park, there is a place called the Temple of Sinawava, a natural amphitheater nearly 3,000 feet deep. From this shaded, still …
Is it possible to empathize with those who have made choices that inflict pain on themselves and those around them? These three poems, Fractures, were written in 2012 for an …
