by Lee M Buchanan – Gardener‑Artist Ah, winter. The season where gardens lay dormant under a blanket of snow, providing a much-needed rest not only for the soil but also for us, the tireless gardeners. But while the outside world is frozen, inside, my mind is alive with the bustling buzz of garden dreams and possibilities for the coming year. Winter is truly the season of planning, and there’s no better way to spend these chilly months than by curling up with a hot cup of tea and a collection...

by Lee M Buchanan – Watercolor Artist " From the studio" As the vibrant colors of autumn slowly give way to the crisp whispers of winter, I find myself in one of my most cherished stages of my artistic journey. The cycle of nature mirrors the cycle of creativity, and just as nature prepares for renewal, this is my time for introspection, planning, and preparation for the paintings that will come to life in the months ahead. Reflecting on a Season of Sketches Throughout spring, summer, and...

It was New Year’s Eve, and, like most people who think they are “so organized,” I found myself in the supermarket at 4 p.m., wandering the aisles on a last-minute quest for forgotten dinner rolls, sparkling water, and (because it’s NYE) a fancy cheese or two. The store was bustling—the produce section a swirling sea of cart-wielding shoppers debating over ripe avocados, the dairy aisle an exercise in patience as folks recovered from the egg shortage by grabbing everything left. My cart was...