Duende is a momentary burst of inspiration, an epiphany of all that's alive. It manifests itself generally in the world of musicians and...

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"Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence... Be at peace with God, whatever your labors...

It was a quiet evening on Lake Tahoe, layers of smoke from the Caldor Fire blocked the view of the mountains, changing colors with the...

In a social media world of glam, glitz and glitter, we've been seduced into chasing the dragon of "likes" and other forms of attention....

We can choose to wake up late, fight the traffic, show up mad, and get caught up in national news, defending our opinions on social media...

In Oakland, CA, just across HWY 880 from this pocket of color and charm, on East 12th Street, you can find the best example of life gone...

The “Vacation Paradox” involves the quality and focus of new experiences, especially in contrast to familiar daily activities. During...

We were captivated by this little solitary hut with its red framed door. It stood alone and proud along the dramatic Big Sur coastline,...

“If this life is not a real fight, in which something is eternally gained for the universe by success, it is no better than a game of...

“If there are flaws in your paradise, open more windows!” ~ Henry Miller The trick is letting go of the chaos and noise in your head long...

"... I was entirely happy. Perhaps we feel like that when we die and become a part of something entire, whether it is sun and air, or...

“Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, 'Grow, grow.'” ~ Talmud The urge to grow is something we have in...

Robert R. Cialdini, PH.D., in his classic book, Influence, shares the cartoon below to illustrate the strength of social proof. Even the...

“All children are born artists, the problem is to remain an artist as we grow up.” ~ Pablo Picasso. With more than 71 million views, Sir...

A nostalgia for the irretrievable past is enough to send anyone to a dark and lonely place. But a nostalgia for moments lived to the...

Duende [dwendā] ~ A quality of passion and inspiration... having soul. A Spanish term loosely defined as a collection of values whose...

A Treasure Beyond Measure “The artist is a collector. Not a hoarder, mind you, there’s a difference. Hoarders collect indiscriminately,...

If I find myself upset about something or needing answers to tough questions, I don’t go running up the mountain looking for some wise...

It's Clear On Top At Blue Wolf Gallery, we recognize life is not always a bowl of cherries. There will be disappointments, failures and...