Deep in the Earth

“Nothing is worth more than laughter. It is strength to laugh and to abandon oneself, to be light. Tragedy is the most ridiculous thing." — Frida Kahlo

Sandhill Cranes, winter residents at

I won't perpetuate the Golden Myth

its told to keep you toiling with the machine

Retirement is the beginning of the end

a downward spiral that turns lazily towards the ground

before you know it the turns get tighter

what felt like a loop turns into a spin

don't worry, the ground really is rushing at you

jaws wide open

gravity is catching up with you

It is a truth for many

"The glass sculptures of Isabel De Obaldia evoke ancient spirits of Panama's rainforests and seas. Many of her pieces have rustic textures that infuse her powerful forms with a compelling force, echoing the volcanic stone sculptures of ancient times. Her metates and vertical works are inspired by Pre-Columbian sculptures from the provinces of Chiriquí and Veraguas, where artisans carve large animal metates and peg-based images of chieftains.

-Dicey Taylor, Metates, New York, Mary Anne Martin/ Fine Art

Isabel De Obaldia was born in Washington D.C. in 1957 of French and Panamanian parents. De Obaldia was raised in Panama, where her father, Guillermo Trujillo was a celebrated painter. She studied architecture at the University of Panama and drawing at the Ecole de Beaux Arts in Paris. She received her B.F.A. in Graphic Design and Cinematography from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1979. She went on to study at the Art Students League in NYC in 1982. Since 1987 she started working with glass at the world-renowned Pilchuck Glass School.

Rainy Naha (1949-2026), Native American - Hopi-Tewa, was known for her intricately painted pottery. The tumbling parrots and solstice designs were her unique creations. While she won numerous awards, it was her kindness, laugh, and creativity that brought her so many fans. After working with her for 30 years, she will be greatly missed, but she leaves behind an amazing legacy and family. She is the end of an era.

'Crows at Full Moon' (Japan, 1925 - 1936) by Ohara Koson.

Woodblock print published by Watanabe Shôzaburô.

Rijksmuseum.

"Somewhere in rural Arizona, a trail camera owner was hoping to capture a coyote, a bobcat, or maybe a wandering javelina...

Instead, they captured what appears to be a desert barn cat leading a highly organized coyote task force across the property.

For the third night in a row, “Midnight” has reportedly been spotted marching a crew of coyotes toward an old Arizona ranch barn like they have a standing appointment.

They arrive together.

They disappear inside.

About an hour later...

They leave together.

No fighting.

No missing feed.

No chaos.

No overturned barrels.

Just quiet, professional-looking business.

At this point, nobody in Arizona is asking questions.

Because if your ranch cat is conducting late-night meetings with the local coyote population...

you grab an iced tea, nod respectfully, and continue on with your evening like absolutely nothing is unusual.

Only in Arizona could a cat and six coyotes look less like wildlife and more like the overnight shift clocking in for work.

Grand Canyon State after dark."

🌈 Have you ever seen a prettier tree? Behold the beautiful rainbow eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta).  This large evergreen grows up to about 197 ft (60 m) tall. When strips of its bark peel off, they change in color: Bark starts out in shades of green, then transitions into purple, red, and orange as time goes on. Continuous peeling helps the tree keep its trunk clear of other plants. You might spot one in the Philippines, New Guinea, Indonesia, Hawaii, or Southern California.