Being native to Nevada, I find myself emulating her essence. The scent of sagebrush is nostalgic, the majesty of the pines is exalting. I am friends with the mule deer that sneak through the brush, a fan of the frogs as they sing their chorus each evening.
Living on the outskirts of Reno for 22 years, I used to believe I was protected from intruding infustructure. As the years have gone by, I’ve come to know that I never will be, unless something changes dramatically. I hope to use this site as ground to stand on, as an expression of the beauty that exists on the entire planet that must be protected and advocated for.
Along with the artwork I do, the articles I post come from the heart. The songs I write speak from the soul. Besides that, I am a regular Jo(lene) with a story to tell, one chapter at a time, written as I go.