Jealousy as a Motivator

Jealousy as a Motivator

About 19 years ago I visited the Elm Street Studio of artist Susan Tooke in Halifax NS. Her home was full of art and she was venturing into the world of children’s book illustration. She had a very tiny work space, half of a small room, sharing it with her...
Resilience

Resilience

Just thinking about resilience and tenacity and how, without them, many talented creators may have fallen by the wayside. Had the opportunity this past week to attend a reading/conversation in Sackville NB with the uber-talented writer, Sheree Fitch, who has delighted...
The Incredible Budge Wilson

The Incredible Budge Wilson

Yesterday I drove to Halifax to meet up with writer friends, Mary Jane Copps and Budge Wilson, for a long overdue visit. For a few years we made a point to meet up so that May Jane, with all her quiet, tender care, could read our Tarot cards. We had missed a few years...
Community of Women

Community of Women

I am very fortunate to have been part of a number of groups of women in my life. All supportive, enduring, offering laughter and empathy just when you need them. One of these groups are the ‘Sisterines’, women who have gathered for the last 25 years at Les...