Life’s Palette Blog

Life’s Palette is a space for sharing my personal stories and reflections.

I have also included journal articles and media pieces that I have contributed to.

All my writings are about my life, my caregiving journey, connections to others and the struggles faced in this chaotic world.

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From Darkroom to Digital

When I was in high school I bought a second hand camera and joined the yearbook committee as a photographer.

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Fresh tulips

Last week the community nurse came to visit us.

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Our beds are burning

We are just sitting by holding our breath and waiting for policy makers to make the bold moves necessary to stop our beautiful world from burning.

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Art-iversary

This week marks my three year art anniversary.

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Charcoal Dust and Pencil Shavings

Dozens of papers, layers of ink, pools of paint, clouds of charcoal dust, mounds of pencil shavings and eight months later, the first part of my art school journey is over.

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Tell me who you are

My first etching on a zinc plate.

And reflections on delivering ACT to siblings

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