Church without Walls

On the eve of the Full Moon/Eclipse it was an honor as a Minister Director of UBM* to ordain Rev. Carolyn Moor, founder of the Modern Widows Club. This was my first ordination ceremony…my heart is full. Over 20 women attended the private ceremony. There were 100...

Find your why!

This is a rant.   I’m going to start a “Fuck the why!” Club When I start a painting I don’t ask it’s why.  it’s a fucking blank canvas…  I trust I’m going to go where it wants to go. I just paint or draw or color. ...

The Inner Curmudgeon

Signing up at the local bookstore for a Tarot reading. Along the back of the shop there are these little rooms where the person reads your cards. Enough for two chairs and a table. The woman reading for me is a bit scattered, her arm in a cast, she threw the cards. I...

I Quit Part 3

Next morning I walked in and quit JR & Associates. Next day. One or two week notice I don’t remember, it’s been 40+ years. Mrs. JR is in tears. My body heaves a huge sigh of relief. JR asks: “What are your plans?” “Get another job.” The Portfolio. The Art...

Happy Anniversary Part 2

JR, my boss, is all about money. Old wealth. Old Fort Lauderdale. Old School. Down to the drapes in the office, a tartan wool plaid that he proudly says “are the color of money.” This month I’m celebrating 35 years in business and here’s how...

Happy Anniversary Part 1

“You heard about the designer who was shot and left bleeding out on the curb in front of David & Dash Fabrics? Don’t worry.” We’re driving south on i-95 to Miami, when JR opens up the center console of his Bronco showing off his Magnum 44; my first trip to...