Beneath My Feet

  Photo of pigeons on the beach in Huatulco, MX 2022.  Iridescent collars of purple, green, and blue shimmer as they strut. I drop a crumb near my feet to catch their ever vigilant eyes. And yes, they scramble in from afar. O n a beach or in a busy city square, a lmost everywhere in the world the pigeon makes itself at home. The notion of "home" with birds and their nests is a common thread in my art.  I've marveled at the incredible senses that animals possess... particularly in returning to places, even when planted 1000s of kilometers away. Pigeons, known for their exceptional navigation skills, use a variety of means such as the sun, magnetism, even landmarks to guide them home. The dove usually gets better press than the pigeon, but I'm told their difference lies in name only.  A superstition that is attached mainly to pigeons is that if their droppings land on you, you will have good luck! If that happened to you, tell us your story, you lucky shit! Plaza Catal...

  Tiger lily in Boffin's gardens, Saskatoon, 2021 Remind yourself everyday of the goodness inside of you. ~ Peter Renner The people of neighbouring countries to the Ukraine are pouring out their kindness and generosity by welcoming refugees into their homes -- supporting, feeding them in this time of violence, and unimaginable trauma. From afar, aid and medical supplies are shipped. In a world that is rife with problems, we are reminded that most people care deeply, rise to the occasion and have goodness inside.  I imagine a collective force for compassion, wisdom and peace in the world. "May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, actions and words of my own life, contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all." ~ Translation of traditional Vedic verse often said at the end of yoga classes.