We Did It!

We Did It!

We wrote for nine hours and raised over $14,000 for San Diego Writers, Ink! This will help the organization pay for rent in order to become an Inspirations Gallery neighbor at NTC. Here I am tired but happy filled with M&Ms and writings.    ...
Why I’m doing Blazing Laptops

Why I’m doing Blazing Laptops

Of course I’m doing Blazing Laptops, an all day writing marathon to raise money for San Diego Writers, Ink, but there are other reasons too. I like to write in community. It keeps me in my seat and helps me go past the words when I want to stop. Another reason...
I’ve Been Published!

I’ve Been Published!

My poem has been published in A Year in Ink, Vol. 6. ¡Ay, Caramba! I never thought much about cowboys until he pushed into the cantina, tight fringed chaps the color of Fall buckwheat. Boots clomping and spurs jangling, unshaven face like a prickly pear cactus. But...
Why I Became a Mosaic Artist

Why I Became a Mosaic Artist

I became a mosaic artist because I didn’t have an option. One evening, years ago, while my husband and I were walking in the downtown San Diego Gaslamp I wandered into an art gallery. And there a quirky charming table caught my eye. The base was wrought iron and the...
Inspirations Gallery

Inspirations Gallery

We are now officially open for business! Inspirations Gallery Grand Opening was a success. Hundreds of guests streamed through, some known and some new faces. Quite a few dots were put on the bottom right hand corner of title cards, which means some pieces sold. Thank...
Why I Decided to Open an Art Gallery

Why I Decided to Open an Art Gallery

The room in renovated Barracks 16 wasn’t very large–only 540 square feet. But it had lots of natural light and an awesome view of downtown San Diego. As I stood in the center I could feel the chi swirl around my heart chakra. This space should be an art gallery and a...