I woke early this morning to the sound of rain outside my window. As I have chronicled before, I love the rain. It makes me very happy. The sound, the feel and the smell of rain are peaceful and soothing. It is also therapeutic. If I happen to be in a dark spot or a deep funk at the time,… Read moreThe Rain | Therapy
The man sat at the kitchen table by the back window, drinking coffee and looking out at the back yard. It was the last day of February in a leap year. The man was alone. After working a twelve-hour shift, he had risen early that morning while it was still dark. It was a Sunday morning and he was off… Read moreSolitude | Alone, Not Lonely
I go to bed early and I rise early. Maybe it is my age, maybe it is a Southern thing. I am generally in bed by eight and awake at four and although I am in bed at those times it does not mean that I am asleep. I love to listen to the sounds outside my window, especially in… Read moreThe Sounds Outside My Window
The temperature here in the Atlanta area is probably not going to crack fifty today. It’s wet and rainy. And that’s okay. I actually love days like today. They are days to stay indoors, get projects done, cook comfort food, enjoy a hot beverage, a warm toddy, or just stay by the fire. Unless you are out there in it,… Read moreSpring Forward | Fall Back
As I sit here early this morning, listening to the rain outside, I realize that I am again at a crossroads. Jackie purchased a print of the painting shown above at a gallery while we were in Asheville last year. It is by Jonas Gerard and is titled ‘Crossroads #1.’ “I think it is representative of where you are now,”… Read moreCrossroads | Then And Now
I love the rain. Particularly on early mornings in the studio, such as now. There is something incredibly peaceful, comforting and inspiring about the sound of a gentle rain falling outside the window. I even have to admit that on some days, when the rain ceases and the sun comes slowly out that I am a little bit disappointed. No,… Read moreThe Rain | Comfort And Inspiration
