All children dream. Sometimes dreams are scary. Do you remember asking your parents to close the closet door? Look under the bed? Leave a night light on and your bedroom door open? We need comforting words to shoo away the scary thoughts. You’ve tucked your child into bed, and settle down to read a story. This poem was “dreamed up” by a Dad and told to his little daughters at bedtime. The words come from a kindly grandmotherly type rabbit, whose name is Mrs. Pippycocky. She’

This just came to my inbox the other day and I thought it was worth sharing with you. It's one more in a long line of research that shows how beneficial art is to our bodies and spirits. Whether we are making art, teaching art, enjoying art - it's all good for us! Here is a link to read the full article. Just select the entire link and copy it into your browser address line. https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-doctor-prescribing-art-classes-future?utm_medium=email&

I write often about my love of Ireland, and each time I go there, I am more and more attracted to that lovely landscape, and the people. Because I go to the same location each year, I have gotten to know a few people, and what a difference this makes! To have someone pull over on the side of the road to come back and welcome me with open arms is such a great feeling. I am confident that I can say that everyone who comes on my workshops thanks me for introducing them to Anam C