Immersing herself in historical sites helps Muriel bring authenticity to her story and characters, sparking creativity in her writing journey.

The frozen landscape conveys beauty and appreciation during an ice storm but also signals a delayed spring.

While writing a hippie-inspired story, Muriel explores the cultural context to help her tell the story without falling into preconceived ideas. Artwork "Designed by Freepik”

Muriel discusses how Frida Kahlo’s symbolism influenced her artwork, crafting a tribute to this iconic artist to celebrate Women’s History Month.

Muriel shares the community of people who worked tirelessly to preserve the African American history of Etna Turpentine Camp, in the now completed outdoor exhibit at the Withlacoochee Visitor Center.

A personal story about a nostalgic influence in Muriel’s new artwork (still in progress) entitled “Still Standing” reflects memories and resilience of her grandfather’s windmill.

Spending time in the woods promotes well-being, health benefits, and mental clarity. Cross-country skiing connects us to nature as we reflect on snowy trails.

A winter example of how nature becomes a work of art, transforming a rain chain into linear sculpture one ripple at a time.

Art and Books Studio presents another look behind the scenes in the business of art. Muriel writes about her framing experience and discusses the importance of self-compassion.

Muriel discusses her most recent painting, “Daily Baguette.” An example of storytelling in her art is to show how the viewer can interpret the narrative differently.

With temperatures of negative fourteen degrees in Wisconsin, Muriel shares the benefits of winter.

Muriel shares thoughts about how dark times affect us; tapping into creativity can often be challenging.

Muriel shares her experience of leaving her phone behind for a week. At least it was not lost, but there were some missing benefits of having it nearby.

Milwaukee Rep's portrayal of Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.” The nostalgia of traditions based on Dicken’s novel and our enjoyment of watching the performance.

Muriel writes about her difficulties and anticipation of completing a twenty-year project, only to experience the finished project, which brought feelings of letdown instead of joy.

Daizy was a part of our lives. We were all of hers; in this blog, here are a few things about her that make us smile as we remember this sweet girl.

Muriel shares her week learning new skills to improve her professional goals and personal achievement using unfamiliar digital tools.

Muriel’s fall reading included Carrying Albert Home, she describes experiences of the characters who struggled with love, happiness and finding one’s place in this “somewhat true story” by Homer Hickman. As well as reflecting on her childhood memories in reference to Hickman’s novel.

A backpacking experience to the Ozark Mountains learning to forge a path with limited resources has become a life long lesson to trust the journey.

Muriel writes about Joan Walsh Anglund's timeless books, which capture the essence of human emotions and have had a significant impact on her as an artist and writer.