Last week we had a knock down drag out fight with a big wind!  Pasadena is known for its devotion to trees and as a consequence we have many of them.  The great wind cost us dearly and beloved oaks and magnolias were brought down all over our city.  This makes me think of roots and how we all crave nourishment to feed our souls.

The loss of the trees saddens me because they have witnessed so much history in our city.  Some of the oaks were easily near 100 years old.  When I do a piece of art that uses a memento  of my family history it serves as a witness to the past.  Each day when I pass that piece I can reconnect with the person who is part of my history.  Art is a great nourisher and taking a dose of time to be creative does me a great deal of good. It seems to to re-energize me and let's me plow through whatever is next on the agenda. I hope you take some time to nourish your soul this week.