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Do you ever wonder, or assume, that artists, authors or musicians have access to an enhanced spectrum of awareness? Like insects following psychedelic pathways to the sensuality of a blossom. Do they perceive the world differently or do they use their tools, education and innate gifts to communicate their visions more precisely. Do we view the same sunrise, feel our heartaches as intensely, hear the same musical inspiration. What does it feel like to have a brilliant mind or have an...

Photo credit Tristin Pucek Spider Karma If there was Spider Karma I would be reincarnated as a spider 1000 times. Each spider life would end being squashed under a biology textbook or swatted with a broom until I had earned my redemption. My final spider life would be as a beautiful orb weaver spider spinning magnificent webs and basking in the sunlight. I’m getting better with spiders. Just because I say I hate them doesn’t mean I need to kill them. When I take a closer look, I realize what...

Mendeleev’s Closet My blogs on Cinnabar and Mercury Rising were both an experiment to introduce Mercury more gradually with more visual clarity for reading. I’ve combined them and more in a new addition to the Mendeleev’s Closet Gallery. Check it out. I’ve posted acknowledgements under Contact on my menu bar but I don’t know if anyone gets that far. I am very thankful for Art Ink in Victoria www.artinkprint.ca for photo capturing my challenging large collages and producing prints with...