Author Archives: Anne Marie Hunter

A BRAND NEW WORLD

Creatively speaking, I’ve happily discovered a brand-new world. After just six weeks in a Printmaking I class, I’ve seen a wide-open horizon with infinite possibilities for creativity. I can truly say I’ve never been this excited about learning and developing any creative process I see so many possibilities in the printmaking processes I’m learning. As [...]

Posted in ART | 1 Comment

Mickey Meets Mt. Ashland

Yesterday was a gorgeous April day, wrapped up in a bright blue sky and a big, warm, yellow sun. Mickey and I shared the gift of this perfect afternoon on the Pacific Crest Trail at Mt. Ashland. We hiked and played for hours. It was funny. During the entire afternoon, we saw and spoke with [...]

Posted in ANIMAL STORIES, NATURE, POETRY | Leave a comment

ti amo

though i still love you and my heart misses you so, i think i know – my hope has no hope.

Posted in PEOPLE, POETRY | Leave a comment

SCHOOL-MY FIRST WEEK

‘To realize the value of one second, ask a person who has survived a near-death accident’. Unknown This week, I finished my first week of classes at Southern Oregon University to obtain my Masters in Art Education. One week down. Sixty, or so, to go. It seemed as if I blinked and the week started [...]

Posted in PEOPLE | 1 Comment

MOUNTAIN CLOUDS

So often the clouds here look like the mountains they shield – but clouds disappear. Still, their silent reflection honors that which they mirror.

Posted in ART, NATURE, POETRY | Leave a comment

TO DANCE

Dancing’s a good thing – Just letting your body sing, So happy, laughing.

Posted in PEOPLE, POETRY | 1 Comment

MY SECOND HALF

Last October, I launched myself into the very extensive application process for the Masters of Arts in Education (MAT) Program at Southern Oregon University. Today, after completing what seemed like an endless number of essays, graduate exams, interviews and more, I received my letter of acceptance for the MAT Program for Art Education This is [...]

Posted in PEOPLE | 2 Comments

NIGHTINGALE FALLS

Cold white waterfalls sing through the mountains and echo, rushing over rocks, across my shoulders, into my open hands. I drink peace.

Posted in NATURE, PEOPLE, POETRY | 2 Comments

MY TRUFFLES FROM YOU

To my friend, J. – Next week, the beautiful box of Valentine’s truffles you sent me will be on a plane flying to Philadelphia. My new friend, Chelsea, will have packed them with care for the East Coast flight. I know these truffles, a special gift from you, were sent with love and friendship – [...]

Posted in PEOPLE | Leave a comment

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ROSES

Of course people send all types of flowers and plants to their loved ones for Valentine’s Day. Some even choose balloons or candy for their sweethearts. But, for most lovers, it’s all about the roses. Roses are their first, last and only choice for the holiday dedicated to love. I’ve come to this conclusion over [...]

Posted in PEOPLE | 1 Comment