Gifts from the Birthday Girl

Gifts from the Birthday Girl

When my daughter buys gum with her own money, the first thing she does is offers to share. When I’ve had the idea of sharing something, the first thing I’ve done is hesitate. I’ve always admired my daughter’s generosity, a trait she no doubt inherited from...
Fishy Scenes

Fishy Scenes

I remember the first time I entered an art store. I was eager to learn to paint but had no idea where to start. A man explained to the sales clerk that his daughter wanted to take up painting and he wondered what kind of paints to give her. As the clerk explained the...
An Invitation

An Invitation

  Last year I sent out birthday invitations by text message and my party planning daughter was so disappointed. So this year I was sure to not make the same mistake.      Combining art and party planning, I made these invitations. The fish were...