The Lone Zebra

This past month has been hectic which only serves to remind me to slow down and smell the flowers…so I did. The garden has kept me very busy, not to mention getting a new roof. Now with a new green metal roof I feel like Diane of Green Gables.

The weeds, mostly crabgrass, has been out of control and the grasshoppers have devastated my marigolds. They eat them down to the stems almost overnight. I replanted a row of marigolds and in ...

The art news these past few weeks isn't what creatives want to hear, Instagram training AI with artist's posts, Adobe's Terms of Service that are hogwash, and Windows Recall grabbing screenshots from personal computers. I share my solution and the animations I've been working on, learning more every day. I share my feelings about autism and what it means to me personally. Make sure to watch the video until the end, you don't want t...

Recently I enjoyed new discoveries, celebrations and contests are all part of the excitement as I treated myself and followed my dreams. Week 4 of the Artist’s Way pushed me out of my normal comfort zone and landed me in bliss. I found my passion and found a way to express my passion. I found a magnetism that didn’t involve EMF but attracted me nonetheless. I’ve found joy.

Don’t wait for the things you’ve always wanted…go after the...

Today I share week #3 of The Artist’s Way and get outside into the garden for some much needed sunshine, fresh air and playing in the dirt. I never did grow up or tired of getting dirty when it comes to gardening. My artist date this week was spent dreaming of midsummer and getting the flower garden ready for the season. I had company, as usual.

My painting this week may seem unusual but it fit right with the theme of week three in ...

I’ve been working on learning how to add more texture to my watercolor paintings as I work on a bald eagle, rooster and a castle door. Feathers provide interesting texture and in my case some iridescent colors. Join me as I experiment with salt, burnishing tools, metallic paints, pen and ink and have fun!

This week I started a transformational journey by reading the book, The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron. This book takes you on a ...

Today I enjoyed exploring new mediums that include new nibs, new inks and even metallic watercolors. Join me as I learn composition, swatch and a whole lot more.

I’ve got my new pacemaker and am healing nicely. Just shy of one month and this video was filmed days after the procedure. I should be good for another 10 years and/or 100,000 miles now.

I’ve got more coming…so make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out.

Thanks to Louise de...

Today is the last episode for The Lone Zebra podcast and I wish you blessings to all of you. I invite you to use the talents that you were blessed with to share with the rest of the world and make your life the one you want to live. It is up to you to create your future for you and for your children.

I will continue to share my art videos, every two weeks, so stay tuned! I thank you for being a part of The Lone Zebra podcast and I h...

I’ve added a new medium to my art adventures. Dip pen and ink which is something I’ve been wanting to try with watercolor. Often referred to as “line and wash” or “pen and wash” I’ve jumped in with both feet.

I explore a concept in art known as “neurographic art” and get reaquainted with dip pens as I relieve some stress. I’m glad the procedure is over and my new pacemaker has been implanted and I’m good for another 10 years and/or...

Remember to find joy in everything you do in life. This is your true purpose in life. Doing what brings you joy and brings you peace, a life that you don’t need a vacation from. Take time to find what makes your heart sing…and be glad.

Andre Rieu - Ode to Joy (All Men Shall Be Brothers)

Mast Cells United: A Holistic Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

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Two years of full-time research and over 500 pages of informati...

Last week I discussed fear and this week I delve into facing that fear with courage. What is it that you’re afraid of? God takes away all fear and gives you the courage to face the challenges and obstacles in our lives.

Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers this coming week as I get my new pacemaker/defibrillator implant procedure scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2024. This is considered an “outpatient procedure” that is done ...

February is over and I’m finally getting my watercolors updated for the new year. I’ve done a few new paintings since last time and need to refill some of my half pans with paint. I also create my new color chart for 2024 for my watercolor palette.

Spring is right around the corner and my seedlings are coming along nicely and I’m itching to get out into the garden again. Soon…

I invite you to paint, color, create along with me. I dab...

Fear grips us and changes the way we think, the way we feel and the way we live. Living in fear produces biochemicals in our body that weakens our immune system and leaves us vulnerable. Today I share a story about turning fear into fascination and changing my perspective.

Turn off the television. The news is full of fear mongering and you are a target. Stop feeding the fear. Having faith gives a person peace in these turbulent time...

Have you found a time when things were tough, and you had to find the strength to keep going? Rising from the ashes is how many with chronic disease can feel. Don’t feel alone, we all have our moments, our insecurities can give rise to the fear of failing. Just keep going, one foot in front of the other.

God sent me a sign on a day when I felt weak and very alone. He let me know I was not alone, He is always with me and will give m...

I share my tools, tips, and tricks on using masking fluid in watercolor. My most recent paintings are included, and I’ve been busy, so there’s quite a few. I also share my insights on some other things. I invite you to join me.

Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I have a electrical issue with my heart called a Left Bundle Branch Block which requires a pacemaker to keep the heart beating. My nervous system can’t keep the pa...

Everyone has a story and I want to hear yours. I’ve been sharing my journey with all of you and now I invite you to share yours. Check out the new Facebook group for The Lone Zebra to welcome you and for our community to grow.

What has helped you? How have you made accomodations for your life as a zebra? Do you have supports, aides, or have you made changes to help make your life easier? What can you share to help someone just being...

Today’s podcast is about love. Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you. We’ll be talking about ways to improve your love life. So stick around, you don’t want to miss this!

Top Ten Ways to Enhance Your Love Making Ability

From the book of Nutrition Made Simple by Robert Crayhon, MS I go over a list of the top ten ways to heat up the bedroom. Some nutritional deficiencies can be behind some issues that m...

Tired all the time? Can’t get out of bed in the morning? In a perpetual bad mood? Maybe you have a B12 deficiency that could be the reason why the bed seems so inviting or why you got out on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Did you know that digestive issues could be causing a problem with your ability to assimilate B12?

People who have had surgery on the stomach or upper intestinal area may not be able to produce the intris...

Where there is smoke, there’s fire? Perception. Lies vs. truths are a matter of your beliefs and what you allow to enter your world and your reality. Do you ever wonder about time, space, your beliefs and how it manifests in this thing we call “our life”. Does the life you’re living bring you joy, comfort and happiness? Do you wake up each day looking forward to what it brings? If not, something’s got to change. Are you ready? Toda...

Today is a surprise, I want to invite you into my art studio, and my adventure into watercolor as I learned to paint when the lockdowns started in 2020. I’d dabbled in art in high school and when the world went crazy I went back to what I loved doing most...creating art.

Everyone has childhood fantasies, games, or creative pursuits that made us smile or we suddenly erupted into giggles when playing with a group of friends. Or maybe ...