STORYBOOK FOR A CAUSE: Artwork & Life Stories

"She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.” ~Bible quotes The magical power of purple had transcended aesthetics, weaving a thread of connection to something greater – a harmony that reached beyond the visible spectrum of colors.  A MOMENT WITH THE LONELY HORSES OF WRIGHT PARK I have this love for horses that one day, I went to visit them in Wright Park.  "I have often been asked why do I like horses so much. Look into one's eyes. There you will see generations of horses who have served the humans for thousands of years faithfully for nothing in return. Beaten horses, starved hoses, horses who no longer possess a spirit. They deserve to be loved and respected as much as humanly possible. Let them run free again. Let them no longer be a faithful beasts, but embrace them as you would a dear friend, for that is what they are."   I tried communicating to each horse, and only one made contact. This...

"There are no little events in life; those we think of no consequence may be full of fate, and it is at our own risk if we neglect the acquaintances and opportunities that seem to be casually offered, and of small importance." ~Amelia Barr There are lessons that ought to be learned much earlier in life. The earlier that we learn those, the better. The colors of life that swirl around our being, be it purple, yellow, red, lavender, or blue would all integrate like whirl pool at our core. Responding to situations which happen and people who come into our lives no matter how tattered or broken - are very important. Each person and situation must be treated with dignity and respect. Life is like the moon which goes through many phases. It is the whole of any puzzle which is made up of small, seemingly insignificant pieces. But let us keep in mind that the minor occu...

"Most people think Time is like a river that flows swift and sure in one direction. They are wrong. Sit down and I will tell you a tale like none that you have ever heard." ~Yuri Lowenthal Long ago, in the northernly end of the Cordillera central mountains, lies a province named Apayao. Here, a mighty river, savagely rough and deep, courses through steep mountain gorges down to the valleys and plains, straight to the Philippine Sea. This river, so blue in the mid-morning sun, is the life force for a tribe in Apayao called ISNEG. The Isnegs lived isolated in these expansive mountains with  stunning scenery, adorned with small hills and steep cliffs along both sides of the river. A labyrinth of valleys and foothills, embraced by tropical forests and Savanna grass, led them to their paradise. To reach this haven, they navigated for hours on personalized bamboo rafts or small boats, then traversed long trails to their homes. The people cherished their l...