Baba Paul

Just to keep you up to speed, I’ve been immersed in a coaching program for the last few weeks which will continue throughout the year. I have not stopped making jewelry though! This seems to be the year to hunker … Continue reading →

Well, we bypassed Princess Cay today and are stuck onboard. Swells, rain. Oh my. Heading to Curaçao for better weather. So far, I’ve rolled with the ship. It was a rough night last night! Met with our group briefly yesterday … Continue reading →

Omg! Almost fifty and on my first cruise ever. I’m sure many of you are laughing at this point because I have been vehemently opposed to adventuring on the high seas with 3400+ people. So here’s the deal: I’m a … Continue reading →

Yes, yes. I’ve been dragging my feet in all areas of my life. Perhaps the pollen slowed me down or I just needed a break. All of my creativity is stuck in my head, swirling about like a top but … Continue reading →

The last year and a half has been about learning. By that I mean how one learns. Sure, I’ve been on the road taking new metalsmithing classes but this is different. It is examining how one learns. My very bright … Continue reading →

I’m sitting high above Collins Street in Miami Beach taking in the sights and sounds of a fairly unfamiliar city. It is not the Miami of my childhood and I certainly do not speak the language. Clearly South Beach is … Continue reading →

My gosh, it has been quite sometime since I did a good cleaning of my studio. (And my head for that matter!) Cobwebs are everywhere, dust bunnies are on the loose and I’m finding loose stones in the strangest places. … Continue reading →

Sigh. What to do. January ushers in the beginning of the Spring cleaning mindset with detoxes, cleanses and the like. For me it is about unpacking my suitcase from Christmas and thinking about cleaning my studio. Mostly, it is about … Continue reading →

Why is it that I feel such relief the holidays are about over? Every year the stress level is higher and I’m starting to not enjoy any pre holiday festivities. Does the ugh factor increase with the age of the … Continue reading →

I had a lovely dinner with a terrific friend last night who has the incredible gift of clarity. After tackling a slew of topics, we delved into the “Raleigh” conversation. My stance has been that I feel like I’m living … Continue reading →