Now it’s the pandemic and it’s beginning to get hard to remember which year we’re in cuz they are all blending one into the other and everyone seems like they’re pretending it’s over but maybe it’s not

PTSD Blog

As someone with PTSD, one of the most challenging symptoms for me is anxiety. Sometimes it can be almost constant, from the moment I wake up till the moment I fall asleep. It can also be layered with

“Impermanence” I’m creating and posting this cut paper art recently but I haven't finished it yet. I always imagine my window is a photo frame. Finally, hot summer has come to this land, Nova Scotia, Canada.

“Chap the Dog” This is my previous dog called Chap. I named her after Charlie Chaplin because she was black & white and walked like Charlie. I loved her so much. This rocking chair was her favorite

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“Snoopy Piggy Bank” I used to collect vintage toys a long time ago but not anymore. However, when I see something useful and nice at garage sales in Nova Scotia, I get it because they are very reasonable.

“Dragonfly” I created and shared this cut paper art before. I’m preparing for the an art gallery now for this coming autumn. I always feel weird when I touch my old artwork because I don't remember what

“Lilies” Finally, lilies have started blooming everywhere in the Annapolis Valley area in Nova Scotia, Canada. Last year, blooming season was earlier than this year so I was wondering about it. Also, wild

”MUJOU-Impermanence” I created this cut paper art. I shared the rough draft of this art before and finally, finished cutting everything out. I am going to make the background soon. This cut paper was bigger

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“Teaching ESL” My summer ESL course with Acadia University has started. I teach a basic literacy class to immigrants. One of my students is from Syria. She is very motivated to study the alphabet, daily

“Community Oven” I heard about this community oven project last year from local people. As soon as I heard it, I imagined that the outside oven place is going to be the very center of this town called

“Gift from a Neighbor’s Garden I got these fresh beautiful looking strawberries from a neighbor lady who I don't know much but I know her dog. This lady has a beautiful tangled garden in front of her lovely

StarDrop" #61『スタードロップ』#61 MARK OAKLEY マーク・オークリー(@thatcomicsguy) "STARDROP" 『スタードロップ』-When On Earth... 地球では、、、 Translated by Koto Shimokuni Rumble 翻訳：下國　ランブル　琴 (@koto-art) ・ 前回のポストはこちら↓

“FOOD” This cafe is called The Union Street Cafe in Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada. Their burgers are super delicious! I like this cafe’s atmosphere too. I never tried yet but they have a Chicken Wing Night.

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“Time To Go Home” Last time when I saw them on a road like this was last summer. I love this moment!!! We can't do anything when cows walk on the road like this. We should just watch them and enjoy the

”MUJOU-Impermanence” This is a rough draft for my cut paper art. It took a few days to complete. I also digitally processed it. I won't explain about this picture much. I hope you can enjoy it! “無常”

With all that is happening on our planet these days it’s vital that we focus on metrics and choices based on happiness and well being for all life everywhere. Don’t lose site of what we can do if we focus