How lucky we are to get multiple chances to ring in the New Year! While much of the world marks January 1st as the start of a fresh chapter, millions of people celebrate the Lunar New Year…
Category: Passions and Interests
Looking back to looking forward
As the year winds down, I’m looking forward to celebrate this special season by sharing my art print series, Awaiting Your Arrival: Snow, now available in my (still new) online boutique store…
In the race for instant gratification
Have you ever wondered why some of the most beneficial activities for our well-being like cooking a healthy meal or exercising can feel like a battle? It’s not because we don’t recognize their value…
A fast of the mind
The Byzantine fast, a 40-day period of fasting and spiritual preparation for Christmas observed by the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches, begins on November 15 and ends…
In search of meaning
You may have noticed – or maybe not – the new tagline for my blog: In search of meaning. As I take small steps to improve my blog’s SEO, I’ve discovered how a tagline can bring clarity…
You’re always right
Are you guilty of being always right? Have you ever noticed how your expectations about someone seem to be confirmed, time and time again? Whether you think a certain person will not follow through…
Leonardo Da Vinci
What a treat! This past Monday I had the chance to go to the WNED PBS Studios for a screening reel and panel discussion of the new Leonardo Da Vinci documentary film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon…
Divine intervention
Have you ever wondered why humankind experiences so many wars and atrocities? How is it that so many people are capable of committing such unimaginable acts? The answer lies mostly in…
Stoic judgement
Let’s be honest: how often do you find yourself getting upset by daily or random events in your life? When was the last time you felt aggravated, your blood boiling, your heart racing, your face turning red…
My Art Store MVP
Today, I’m announcing the launch of my art store. This has been in the workings for a very long time, and, thanks to my brother, it’s finally coming to life. Thank you, my dear brother…