My Birdsong

An Enchanting Dream!

Last night, John and I went to Berkeley's Repertory Theater to see Aurelia's Oratorio! What a delight! It was part illusion, part magic, part circus fun, part puppet show and so much more! We came away feeling as if we had watched a dream on stage. Very few words were spoken and Aurelia Thieree, the star of the show, was spectacular. You can see that she was brought up in the circus. The show's promo material says it's where the impossible happens before your eyes and it literally does! This is the opening scene.  It has sparked my imagination to create some paintings and perhaps some paper mache pieces from the imagery. If you have a chance to see the show, I highly recommend it!! Enjoy!

Set Them Free

One of my latest projects that help keep me busy during the difficult times of the year. "Wings of Love" a Valentine theater, now available on SpookyTimeJingles.com.

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I will speak of my lost love – one way to learn my new life.

~ Martha Whitmore Hickman

Today My First Child was Born

Dear Brianna,

I'm not sure if you can hear us wishing you a happy birthday. But I hope that you know you are so loved, and we are so glad you came into this world today, at 5:30 am, 20 years ago. Yours was a difficult birth, and I was sorry for that. What's more, you left this world with even greater pain and suffering. I know you are free and your spirit is soaring. Just know that I am reaching out to you, stroking your cheek and caressing your hand as you slumber. Happy Birthday precious daughter.

Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all.

~ Emily Dickinson

New Class Feb. 3 - Victorian Valentine "Wings of Love"

Make a unique Valentine's gift this year for your loved or for yourself! I'll be teaching a Victorian Valentine ~ "Wings of Love," in the early evening of Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Cottage Jewel Antiques in Downtown Danville, CA. It will certainly put you in cupid's corner as we construct a small style theater complete with cherubs and winged red hearts. For more information, head over to my Events and Workshops page. Hope to see you there!