Project 365
What Could Possibly Happen?
September 10, 2021 through September 10, 2022
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What could possibly happen if over the course of a year, my sustained and consistent intention was to explore and investigate my theory and/or belief that my life, and how it is lived is my greatest work of art and my legacy.
What could possible happen if over the course of a year, I continued to wonder and revel in what is right with me rather than what is wrong with me or what I need to fix? The project started with my birthday on September 10th of 2021. Initially I was only documenting the project in the pages of my journal. Around the beginning of November (about 2 months in) I decided to begin sharing the project publicly in a variety of formats. This page serves to document bits and pieces of the project and provide a place where what has been revealed, created and unearthed can be shared. |
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1/24/2022
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Six new Memento Mori are completed and added to "The Other Side" collection.
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Day 136 / 228 Remaining
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1/23/2022
The "Banana Bread" episode of The Secret Ingredient is shot with my daughter-in-law Marit Bjerkadal as the first guest host. Day 135 / 229 Remaining |
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01/22/2022 Day 134 / 230 Remaining
Does the Passing of Time Leave an Echo? (a blog post) We (the land and us) are shaped by our ways of being with each other, the ways in which we are in relationships, our willingness to open our eyes and hearts to one another, and our willingness to live in authenticity, even when it feels different than what we may have previously known or have been taught. |
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01/21/2022
I was diligently working on the weekly article when I received my morning text with these pictures. I thought how perfect and priceless and snapped a picture of what I had written on the computer screen. Day 133 / 231 Remaining |
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01/20/2022
The Pilot Episode of The Secret Ingredient is uploaded to YouTube and ready for viewing! Day 132 / 232 Remaining |
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01/18/2022
I made a commitment to ritualizing habits that supported me in becoming the type of person I want to be. One of the habits includes a certain amount of time each day dedicated to being in the studio and creating art. Here is one of the Memento Mori that is currently in progress. Day 131 / 234 Remaining |
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01/17/2022
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Day 130 / 235 Remaining
The Magnificence of Disco Kitten (a blog post)
There is a difference in the grief that I am experiencing around her death. I think it is a result of the quality of presence and the way in which we experienced each other in life. We met each other exactly where we were at and were grateful. There was no no need for our relationship to be other than it was. We loved each other by simply being fully who we each were. I miss her sweet energy. Her playfulness and her gigantic paws. I think I will for quite some time to come. I do not have regrets or wish to pull her back to me. Just as our relationship was fully in the present moment, so is the grief of her passing. Perhaps this is a strange word to associate with grief but it feels clean. Beautifully clean. |
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12/16/2022
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Day 129 / 236 Remaining
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Weekends now include time devoted to prepping and cooking healthy foods for the week ahead. This weekend included
Morning Glory Muffins and Whole Wheat Buttermilk Scones.
Morning Glory Muffins and Whole Wheat Buttermilk Scones.
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12/15/2022
New apron, biscuit cutters and dough scrapers to continue experimenting in the kitchen and making more episodes of The Secret Ingredient! Day 128 / 237 Remaining |
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01/14/2022
Making Muhallebi (Middle Eastern Milk Pudding) made with rose water and pistachios for the filming of the next episode of The Secret Ingredient. Day 127 / 238 Remaining |
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01/13/2022
I am continuing to adjust the lenses that I see myself through...which means another new pair of glasses to play with. Day 126 / 239 Remaining |
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01/12/2022
Getting ready to cook the Winter Tomatoes.
Tomatoes, garlic, ginger, basil in olive oil slow cooked for 2 hours. Yum! Day 125 / 240 Remaining |
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1/11/2022
I began my day in the kitchen cleaning & cooking. Stared into my granddaughters eyes and held her safely in my arms as she slept. Fell deeper in love with my husband as I watch him being Grandpa. I ended my day meeting with my life coach and going to sleep knowing I am blessed and deeply grateful.
Day 124 / 241 Remaining
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1/10/2022
The video Trailer for The Secret Ingredient was completed and uploaded to YouTube and Facebook.
Day 123 / 242 Remaining
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Wandering Among Stones & Picking Up Bones (a blog post)
Last August I found myself walking through the most charming and inviting cemetery that I have had the pleasure of discovering. My introduction to this place of bones and lives past came about as a result of the birth of my granddaughter. Yes, I know that all of this may sound a little strange, hang in there with me. |
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01/08/2022
Saturday is for...
Day 121 / 244 Remaining
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01/07/2022
Red Lipstick
When you decide red lipstick might be something you want to try out and you discover that you actually really like it and think it looks good. Day 120 / 245 Remaining
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01/06/2022
The first day of teaching an evening collage workshop, "Putting the Pieces Together" at the Putney School. I am excited to be teaching again and working with adolescents.
Day 119 / 246 Remaining
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01/05/2022
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The first day of filming The Secret Ingredient.
A very long day with some technical difficulties and a sharp learning curve but we prevailed! |
Day 118 / 247 Remaining
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01/04/2022
Artichoke, sundried tomato, garlic, and red onion pizza with homemade sauce and dough cooked on my Mom's pizza stone. This is the first time that I have used it since I inherited it.
Day 117 / 248 Remaining
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01/03/2022
Press Play!
The logo and theme song for The Secret Ingredient are ready to go. Day 116 / 249 Remaining
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01/02/2022
1. Around the Corner from Where You Live (new photography / From the Outside series) 2. I begin publishing my writing to the website Medium to honor my commitment to share my writing with a larger audience. Day 115/ 250 Remaining |
0. The Fool
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01/01/2022
It's On the House! I began giving away a free tarot reading at the beginning of each month via social media. Welcome to the New Year! Day 114 / 251 Remaining |
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12/31/2021
Closing out the year walking in the Cove I have a love for the subtly of the red and orange against the winter fog grey and the bare branches and brambles. I was grateful to start the last day of the year in this spot that I have grown to love so deeply over the last year. This cove has blessed me with deep moments of peace and with the gift of remembering pieces of myself. This cove is also where I fell deeply in love with my canine companion Sadie Who Paws. We found our common ground and shared love here. It is magic and mystery and beauty. Day 113 / 252 Remaining |
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12/30/2022
Working from Home... Means Grandma and Grandpa get to babysit and watch this beauty grow and I get to capture sweet moments and pictures like this. Oh my heart. Day 112 / 251 Remaining |
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12/25/2021
Christmas Crack Toffee and Bows
They're a holiday tradition! Day 107 / 258 Remaining
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12/23/2021
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Day 105 / 260 Remaining
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Watching the newest member of our family and her beautiful Mom and Dad welcome their first series of holidays together is priceless.
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12/22/2021
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Day 104 / 261 Remaining
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Disco Kitten
There are beautiful beings who come into our lives and teach us so much about ourselves and about love. Rest In Peace you amazing beautiful creature. It was a privilege to be known by you. Until we meet again.
There are beautiful beings who come into our lives and teach us so much about ourselves and about love. Rest In Peace you amazing beautiful creature. It was a privilege to be known by you. Until we meet again.
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12/21/2021
and she’s out…I like to think it is magical grandma napping powers…
Day 103 / 262 Remaining
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12/19/2021
Adventures in Baking continued. Ok. So today is a whole meal Cob loaf. Ingredients have been gathered . I have been gifted a well used and loved bread making bowl from a dear friend. I have my Batman coffee mug full of goodness. Let the fun begin. Ready. Set. Bake.
Day 101 / 264 Remaining
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12/16/2021
Friday evening being Grandma and watching over sweet Babis. I love being 51.
Day 98 / 267 Remaining
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12/15/2021
Sunrises, Verbal Meanderings & Trap Doors ( a blog post)
These are just a very few and tiny pieces of the story. There is so much more that I could tell you about the stories and what exists in within the frame of this photo. There are layers upon layers upon layers. So...for this morning I decided to leave it all in; completely unedited and unfiltered and all of it kissed by a divine sunrise and light... Day 97 / 268 Remaining |
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12/14/2021
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What an incredibly gorgeous and Blue Morning in the cove. (new photography)
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Day 96 / 267 Remaining
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12/11/2021
The Pots de Crème Dance (a wee little video) If you are following my blog or have seen some other posts of mine then you know about my cooking passion. I did it! I made the Honey Vanilla Pots de Crème! If you have ever been in a kitchen with me then you know that also usually entails some music, dancing, strange accents and sometimes wigs. Here is a little video of me starting the process. I forgot to take a picture of the finished nom noms - but trust me when I say that they were delicious!! Day 93 / 272 Remaining |
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12/10/2021
Ugly Green Sweaters, Pink Sparkly Unicorns & the Mirror ( a blog post)
I am not quite certain how old I was when the battle between ugly green sweaters, pink sparkly unicorns and the mirror took up residence in my psyche. I think I was probably around 9 years old... Day 92 / 273 Remaining |
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12/08/2021
What is Right In Front of You (a blog post)
Keep looking and seeing where the stories are connected. The little details matter. Everything you need is right there in front of you. You are never alone and you cannot do this alone - we need each other and connection. When you see and make the connections it is important to use your voice and share them.... Day 90 / 275 Remaining |
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12/07/2021
Pots de Crème, Pauses & Play (a blog post)
Speaking of whatever wants to come forward... I was recently posed a question: Am I ready for something new or are there loose ends to resolve? What would be the something new? This is where the Pots de Crème enters the picture. Day 89 / 276 Remaining |
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12/05/2021
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Growing Panes (a blog post & photography series)
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Day 87 / 278 Remaining
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Welcome to Sunday. I hope your eyes have moments when they land upon immense and magical beauty today. May you be blessed with gentleness and kindness and may some that is offered to you come from within yourself.
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12/04/2021
Today (a blog post and wee video) Day 86 / 279 Remaining
My first language is visual. The video above is a moment from my morning walk yesterday. A moment in which the beauty of this precious and magical world that we have been so blessed to live in and with filled me with reverence, gratitude and awe. .. |
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11/27/2021
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The Love Languages of Gratitude, Family & Food - part II
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Day 79 / 286 Remaining
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11/26/2021
New Glasses Day 78 / 287 Remaining
Yup. Say hello to my new glasses. I am going through a transformation and wanted some fun and funky frames. Some people might call these midlife crisis glasses. I call them I get to have fun and look like whatever I want. |
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11/25/2021
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The Love Languages of Gratitude, Family & Food
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Day 77 / 288 Remaining
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What Holds On (new photography / Of Mists & Moods series )
I left Friday afternoon to spend the weekend by myself in a log cabin in the middle of the woods. At some point in my life (while I was in New Mexico) I became very comfortable being in my own company and there are now times when I know that I need time alone. Times when I need to not speak to anyone and to listen to what my heart is speaking. I am really fortunate that I have a love in my life who not only understands this, he supports it. So...I slept whenever I felt I needed to. I danced around with music blaring. I listened to interviews with creative and spiritual thinkers. I went for hikes in the woods. I stared at the ceiling. I cried. I watched The Milagro Beanfield Wars. I played with pastels and paints. I took pictures. I sat on a rock and listened to nature. I took an incredibly long shower. I cooked simple meals. I wrote. I chose forgiveness. I marveled at the season's first snowfall. I thought about how it feels to be a woman over 50. I prayed. I let go. I came home. |
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11/16/2021
Iced Over (new photography / From the Outside series)
Even an early morning, frosty windshield can hold amazing beauty. Day 68 / 297 Remaining |
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11/12/2021
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Seeing into the early morning fog / new photography
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Day 64 / 301 Remaining
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Where the Faeries Seek Passage / Of Mists & Moods
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Touching the Fog / The Language of Rivers
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11/09/2021
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Sanctitude / Vision Shift Photography
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Day 61 / 304 Remaining
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As the weather has grown colder and the gate to the cove has been closed to automobile traffic, Sadie and I have been fortunate enough to spend sunrise as the only human and canine visitors. This morning, as we made our approach to the parking area, I literally said "Oh my God" and pulled the car over and shed a few tears. Beauty of this magnitude deeply and powerfully moves me. As we moved through the cove I found myself thinking that the source of our existence (by whichever name speaks to your soul) surrounds us at all times.
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11/04/2021
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Our Song Matters
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Day 56 / 309 Remaining
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" A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." Maya Angelou
Today gifted me with moments that were challenging and held sadness. Today also gifted me with moments of wonder and gratitude. The theme that held them together was the 'singing of my song'.
1. We all have a song that is uniquely ours. No one else can sing this particular song. Sometimes it is challenging to find our voice, but if we do not try, than the unique gift that we bring to the world will never be known.
2. Sometimes when we know part of our song it is scary to share it.
3. When a stranger tells you that you have moved them with your song, it helps you to remember why you sing.
4. Today I started writing the book that has been whispering to me for years. It is a song from my soul.
1. We all have a song that is uniquely ours. No one else can sing this particular song. Sometimes it is challenging to find our voice, but if we do not try, than the unique gift that we bring to the world will never be known.
2. Sometimes when we know part of our song it is scary to share it.
3. When a stranger tells you that you have moved them with your song, it helps you to remember why you sing.
4. Today I started writing the book that has been whispering to me for years. It is a song from my soul.
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11/03/2021
As the Sun Rises (new photography / Around the Arbor series) "I rise to taste the dawn, and find that love alone will shine today." Ken Wilber Day 55 / 310 Remaining |
11/02/2021
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Messages
Today is Día De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead. On Día De Los Muertos it is said that the departed come back to celebrate and be with us. Today is the second day of the celebration and it is the night when adults who have departed are celebrated, honored and remembered. Today when the mail arrived there was mail addressed to my father. I felt a strange twist in my stomach as I saw his name and my address on a piece of mail. It has been 5 years since he passed away. The larger surprise came when I turned the mail over and saw what was on the front - a heart with my name and his and the words "Forever Together". Message received Dad. Thank you for speaking my language. I love you too and thank you...for everything. |
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11/01/2021
When the Veils are Thin (new photography / Portals & Transits series) Day 53 / 312 Remaining |
Moving Nowhere
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10/31/2021
Some Days will be Like This (new photography / From the Outside & Series Collections) 1. A fifteen hour adventure covering four states and two animal hospitals. 2. A moment of thoughtfulness, kindness and shared humanity from a stranger can mean so much. 3. Having an amazing partner who you trust to share all parts of you with is truly one of life’s greatest gifts. 4. All are well. 5. Life can be lived as art. Day 52 / 313 Remaining |
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10/29/2021
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The Other Side (video about analog collage project)
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Day 57 / 282 Remaining
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10/28/2021
Sleep Well
Tune in tomorrow for a video on my process of creating the series "The Other Side". Day 49 / 316 Remaining |
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10/27/2021
Grateful for the Opportunity to Practice
Day 48 / 317 Remaining Click on the arrows in the bottom right hand corner to view the full size video. |
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Good cup of coffee, feed the furries,
writing & reflection, prayer & meditation, check on the plants, workout, walk Sadie Who Paws, healthy breakfast, share some love, be grateful for the beautiful human that I get to go through life with. |
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10/26/2021
What is Right with Me? (video and project explanation) Day 47 / 318 Remaining Click on the arrows in the bottom right hand corner to view the full size video. |
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10/18/2021
Does the Passing of Time Leave an Echo? (new photography / From the Outside series) I drive by these 2 old trucks almost every morning when Sadie and I are headed out for our morning walk. Somehow they always feel like an echo from my childhood and remind me of my Dad. Yesterday morning I decided to pull the car over and snap a picture. Day 39/ 326 Remaining |
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10/15/2021
A Simple Moment (video short) Herrick's Cove, Bellows Falls, VT Day 36 / 329 Remaining |
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10/06/2021
How Our Day Begins (video short) Herrick's Cove, Bellows Falls, VT Day 327/ 338 Remaining |
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Through the Reeds
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Entering
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09/19/2021
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09/14/2021
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new photography
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Day 5 / 360 Remaining
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(new photography / Vision Shift project)
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09/13/2021
Day 4 / 361 Remaining 
Crisp Line & Morning Walks
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Of Stone & Light
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One Foot In Front of the Other
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Juicy Morning
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09/12/2021
The Things We Put in Boxes (a blog post)
Since my Dream of the Painted Face in 1995, I had understood that my art, studies, purpose and daily life had become a medicine story. This medicine story was the unifying thread of my life and the passion which fueled it... Day 3 / 362 Remaining |
