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“I had three chairs in my house; one for solitude, two for friendship, three for society.” From Thoreau in his Walden chapter on Visitors.
Here’s to meeting again in society just as Spring invites us outdoors.

pretty sure this is my Grandparent’s living room. They certainly kicked Elvis out immediately after this photo for putting his feet on the furniture. Their position on lavender trousers is unknown (but I am in favor!).

Was interviewed today about my sketching practice and it inspired me to dig out the old travel kit. Maybe time to pop these tried and true companions in a satchel and seek out an inspiring scene or object to interpret.

Let’s all be in this together.

A generous note from a wonderful client lifted my spirits this week. So proud to have contributed to the reopening of with . The results are beautiful!

In this uncertain time of pivots, expansive thinking, reflection, and soul searching, I somehow managed to get an orchid to bloom again.

Life right now feels like living in this work . Hoping to return and continue exploration in May... Until then we connect via light and sound beamed in from afar.

Working remotely means cleaning the home office. has a great guide for the best cleaners to protect and sterilize a range of surfaces.

In this fraught time, please go to reputable sources and be both conscientious and kind in your interactions. Having recently flown within the U.S., it was heartening to see everyone taking hand washing, surface cleanliness, and personal space recommendations seriously. Good vibes to the parents trying to keep their little ones from touching everything.

This before-after showcases an old house with great bones and fantastic roof geometry.