High Road Artist

April 1, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel 7 Comments

Lashes LaRoo: Tales of the Film Industry, Part 2

Continued from yesterday’s post (Lashes LaRoo: Tales of the Film Industry, Part 1), which tells how Lashes started in the film business. Today—Lashes moves to Hollywood, in her own words: I grew up in New York and I got into the business in New York. Then I moved to California, unfortunately, because of a relationship, […]

March 31, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel 6 Comments

Lashes LaRoo: Tales of the Film Industry, Part 1

My good friend, who lives here in Truchas, is an intensely private person in a very public business. She has agreed to share her story under a pseudonym of her choosing. In the 1940’s there was a Western actor named Lashe LaRue, so in keeping with her love of film, my nameless friend will now […]

March 30, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel 4 Comments

Why Today is so Important – The Daffodil Principle

This is much longer than the other pieces I’ve posted on Wisdom Wednesdays but I just love its message — and aren’t we all feeling spring in the air? Let this acknowledge its coming and help us remember to cherish it when it does. Once AGAIN, I don’t have the name of its author: Several […]

March 28, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel 4 Comments

Bubby’s Grand Adventure Outdoors

When I moved to New Mexico I built an enclosure for my cats so that, in spite of the wildlife population surrounding my land, they would get to have an indoor/outdoor experience, even if it was somewhat limited. I have five, count ‘em, FIVE cats (it was six until I lost my dear Little Girl […]

March 25, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel 9 Comments

Judith Hert, Artist

Judith Hert is a painter and writer who moved to Truchas, New Mexico with her husband in the spring of 1999. She wondered aloud when we were talking the other day if any place one moves to ever turns out the way they think it will. It sure didn’t for her. Six weeks after coming […]

March 24, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel 6 Comments

Art Inspires Art

I have just finished reading River of Traps–A New Mexico Mountain Life, by William deBuys, and I am becoming aware that this work has found its way into my work. I’ve been painting a couple of series for about a year and a half now—much longer than any series I’ve ever done. They are my […]

March 23, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel 6 Comments

Dust If You Must

I’m really liking these “Wisdom Wednesdays”. It gives me a chance to share meaningful quotes from others that have supported and enriched my life. So far my choices have been spiritual, profound. Today’s selection is lighter, but important as well, I think. It has helped me bring my perspective back to a healthier place more […]