We had our first meeting at the school yesterday and so I timed my walk at 40 minutes from door to door, with a few quick iPhone snaps (OK, more than a few!). This will give you a good idea of where I live. The 2 first shots are my apartment and the junky-looking green […]
Today, I had to continuously remind myself that happiness is a choice and that anger wouldn’t serve anyone, myself included. It was just one of those days. I’m glad to say, however, that I didn’t actually get angry (although it did bubble up a few times) and chose peace and happiness at every turn (OK, […]
Happy Thanksgiving! This is the Erntedankfest (Harvest Festival) weekend here in Vienna. I’ll be taking a stroll to the big festival downtown today, but yesterday, I came across a few festivities during my travels, including this concert on Mariahilfstrasse (the big shopping street) on my way to the Opera House for my last few hours […]
I walked in exactly 12 hours after I left home this morning – a few hours after I shoulda woulda coulda… It was a terrific day, and we’ll see if I can wake up early tomorrow to take advantage of my last half day on the Hop On Hop Off bus. What did I do? […]
I just had dinner with the amazing team behind the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art – Director Laurence Caruna and Chief Administrator and Head of Communication Florence Ménard – in the lovely courtyard attached to their flat where they just moved in with their 4.5-year old son. They came here from France to open the […]
It’s been a long, but a very good transition day (although in theory, it’s been 2 with a nap in between). Here are the details for those who like such things. Photos of my new home at the end. walk with family along Rideau River in Ottawa pre-airport jitters (would they accept my heavy bag?) […]
Today marks the last official day of fundraising for my Vienna Visionary Art Scholarship Fund. I’ve just received my last paycheque from Memorial University for my summer ESL teaching contract, and I’ll be receiving my last payment for one of the auction paintings later today. After that, I have no income planned for my year […]
There’s been a change of plans … The Vienna Academy of Visionary Arts announced yesterday that it has made some major curriculum changes that I agree are a great improvement for many reasons (both for the academy and its students). Despite this, I’ve got mixed feelings about it all – and I recognize that these […]
Limited Edition I created these for my Vienna Academy of Visionary Art crowdfunding campaign and had a very limited run of 55 sets of decks printed (these are not mass produced). Each deck is numbered and signed. What are Spirit Calling Cards? In January 2013, I handmade a set of 14 index cards with a […]
I was in Bay Roberts all weekend working on the 2 commissions I got through my Vienna Visionary Art Scholarship crowdfunding campaign. This was a blessing for so many reasons! Seventeen hours of painting – not only with my team of angels and guides, but that of my 2 Vienna Visionary Art Scholarship funders. My […]
