Journal

Some stories begin with an invitation. Others begin with an unexpected arrival. This one begins with a cat who walked through an open church door. Pictured: Deacon Ken Boccino holding Mr. Meow after a church service.

Like light passing through a prism, myths reveal hidden dimensions of the human experience.

Tossed outside to fend for himself after his owner died, Moose, a gentle red tabby, begins a journey he never expected.

What happens when support stops building independence and starts sabotaging it.

A reflection on a possible ivory-billed woodpecker sighting—and the importance of preserving the wild spaces that allow rare species to endure.

Press release announcing the expansion of Caroline Communications’ story-driven animal art, illustration, and publishing platform.

Field Notes is a journal of observation — drawn from real places, lived experience, and history. Here, animals, nature, and the human world intersect, revealing patterns, behavior, and the quiet dynamics of coexistence.

A short reflection on art and AI—why “new tools” debates aren’t new, and why creativity still begins with the artist’s vision. Knowing AI has been around for decades it’s the “generative” part that is new to the masses.

Studio updates, works in progress, and the thinking behind the work—how stories and art evolve from sketch to finished piece.

This essay explains why liberal arts education matters, making the case for critical thinking beyond experience—and its role in shaping judgment in an AI-driven world.

New things in store for 2026 . . . A new way of seeing how people and animals coexist—told through stories shaped by history, symbolism, and distinct personalities.

Reflections on the first Thanksgiving in 1621 at Plymouth, Massachusetts and how this unique USA holiday continues to impact our gratitude today.