Squound Hole, Rare Peg

Image of an encaustic painting by Janet Fox titled "Squound Hole, Rare Peg."

Squound seeking rare Sometimes I feel like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole. Other times, I feel like a square hole, seeking a round peg. In both situations, the fit just isn’t quite right. When I can stretch myself in the direction of something where I don’t usually fit, I feel […]

Wise Man

Finding the ageless wise man On this day, and especially with June and a focus on Fathers Day ahead, I’m focusing on the ageless wise man. In my recent companion post about the Wise Woman, I noted that I often awaken in the morning, lie still for a few minutes, and try to set an […]

Wise Woman

  Seeking the ageless wise woman Today, I’m thinking of the ageless wise woman. When I wake up in the morning, I often spend a few minutes lying still, listening to my body and thankful that I’m alive for another day. Most days have a schedule. But on days that don’t, I like to choose […]

Balancing Act

Running, jumping, balancing… yes! Dreamscape… I’m in a fitness center, walking on a treadmill while a small group gathers on nearby mats for an aerobics class. The instructor begins class and everyone starts moving to the music. I like the music and find myself walking to the beat. I’m having fun and before I realize […]

Rain Drip (encaustic mixed media)

What Does the Journey of a Drip of Water Look Like? Water We are water. Mysterious beginning, starting small. Raindrops, running into a stream. Flowing, over rocks, through valleys; either muddy or clear. Into rivers, now rushing, roaring. Supporting life, destroying life. Carrying what’s sometimes meant to be left behind. To an ocean, calm and […]