It has been almost five years since I've added to this Blog site; I spend most of my time teaching academic writing and research basics to undergraduates at the University of California San Diego.
I've had to find a way to calm the "mind chatter" during my summers off, one that doesn't involve the written word. So I've taken a new direction: painting. Here in Fallbrook, we're surrounded by a crazy jungle of native and exotic vegetation. The contrast in colors and textures is mind-blowing. It's a great place for a novice artist to give it a try.
Here are a few of my creations. Enjoy!
"Sands of Time: Torrey Pines Bluffs"
"Connecticut Spring"
And a few pets --