Thanksgiving for me is about coming home, whether that's a literal place or within one's self. Its a time of reflecting on the warmth of love and bounty from harvest. Even when life is challenging there are many many aspects to be grateful for if not the mere opportunity of each day. I recently received a communication from a friend and business colleague in which she chronicled a health crisis in which she nearly lost her life. It gave her pause. Sharing her ordeal gave

As she walked into my studio I noticed her tall slender frame was crowned by a silver mane. Her dignified and captivating presence emanating warmth. Even back when I first met Belleruth she had that signature which is the same today. What most people are unaware of is her real legacy. As a psychologist Belleruth was drawn to delve deeper into the human condition willing to grapple with what others may have thought too difficult. Her goal, finding healthy solutions. Bellerut

He quietly walked about the studio viewing my photography which hung on the studio walls while we mixed the clay slip to place on his hands. Viktor a noted sculptor and ceramicist (Jazz Bowl) would certainly feel at home with this nod to his craft. He was humble and thoughtful as he continued looking about. In a few minutes Viktor was seated with strobe lights surrounding him as I focused the large format camera and began the process of photographing him. We talked and laughe