How to Raise an Artist

How to Raise an Artist

Dear Mom, I just finished reading a book about the life and art of one of our favorite contemporary painters, Jim Ingwersen. We’ve often visited his gallery on Old Stage Road and sat beneath the grape arbor talking to he and Phyllis about his alla prima portrait...
Letters to My Mother During Covid19

Letters to My Mother During Covid19

Dear Mom, Happy Easter! We are so thankful that Mercy and the talented staff at your facility took the time to do your hair for Easter. Look at how you impressed the Easter bunny! In the midst of stay-at-home celebrating today we are reminiscing about one of your...
Letters to My Mother During Covid19

Letters to My Mother During Covid19

Dear Mom, All of this Coronavirus calamity started in the U.S. in January so it’s been going on for some months now. I believe I’ve been locked out of Wyndemere and unable to see you since March 11th, hoping that the week after Easter I might be allowed back in, but I...
Letters to My Mother During Covid19

Letters to My Mother During Covid19

Dear Mom, Just wanting to keep you tuned into the outside world and what’s happening as a result of the Coronavirus. Jessie’s dance company is not able to offer classes, rehearse and perform because people can’t be near each other during this time. Nathaniel’s...
Letters to My Mother During CoVid19

Letters to My Mother During CoVid19

March 31, 2020 Dear Mom, I’m wondering if you realize that all “non-essential” businesses are closed due to the Coronavirus? Even if I could pick you up and take you to Barone’s for dinner on Wednesday evening, it would be closed. Please pray for our favorite...