Chapter 1 DUALITY DANCE: Everyone Prefers Nice People, Including Predators

Japanese Crane In Snowfield by Clare Cooley

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness Chapter #1 Duality Dance The Painting is Japanese Crane In Snow Field. To purchase the book click here to go to Amazon For more information… Continue reading Chapter 1 DUALITY DANCE: Everyone Prefers Nice People, Including Predators

INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #51 In Search Of True Beauty

Feathers On Mat drawing by Clare Cooley for blog, featured in her memoir Incandescence Rising Above Darkness

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness Chapter #51 In Search Of True Beauty I have lived in more than thirty five different places, including a tent, a… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #51 In Search Of True Beauty

INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #49 The Crafty Christian And The Honest Atheist

Avocado Seed In Space painting by Clare Cooley for blog, featured in her memoir Incandescence Rising Above Darkness

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness Excerpt Chapter #49 The Crafty Christian And The Honest Atheist A tropical island can be a place to repair and replenish.… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #49 The Crafty Christian And The Honest Atheist

INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #48 Passing Through Walls

Napa Valley Three Palms Vineyard drawing by Clare Cooley for blog, featured in her memoir Incandescence Rising Above Darkness

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness Excerpt Chapter #48 Passing Through Walls The dawn has a stillness, infusing the sky, mountains, and air with otherworldliness. The rarity… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #48 Passing Through Walls

INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #47 Destiny’s Mixing Bowl

Demoiselle Cranes In Winter drawing by Clare Cooley for blog, featured in her memoir Incandescence Rising Above Darkness

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness Excerpt Chapter #47 Destiny’s Mixing Bowl Here the place of my birth, I see my story not as my story, but… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #47 Destiny’s Mixing Bowl

INCANDESCENCE: #46 Off The Mountain Of Silence Flows A River Of Words

Dolphins In The Sea Of Space painting by Clare Cooley for blog, featured in her memoir Incandescence Rising Above Darkness

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness Excerpt Chapter #46 Off The Mountain Of Silence Flows A River Of Words When my mother came to live with me… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: #46 Off The Mountain Of Silence Flows A River Of Words

INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #44 Cranes On The Cliffs Of Moher In County Clare

Queen Bee Ballet drawing by Clare Cooley for blog

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness Excerpt Chapter #44 Cranes On The Cliffs Of Moher In County Clare Art is my way to find the good in… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #44 Cranes On The Cliffs Of Moher In County Clare

INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #43 Part II. Light Where Darkness Had Been

Protea In Glass Vase drawing by Clare Cooley for blog

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness Excerpt Chapter #43 Part II. Light Where Darkness Had Been By the time I arrived, my father’s friends were gathering in… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #43 Part II. Light Where Darkness Had Been

INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #43 Part I. Heavenly Souvenir On The Vacation To Hell

Blue Crane Sunset Meditation drawing by Clare Cooley for blog

This art featured in my memoir, Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness is included as a moment of serenity between chapters and does not necessarily have any literal connection to the story. Incandescence: Rising Above Darkness Excerpt Chapter #43 Part I. Heavenly Souvenir On The Vacation To Hell My task was the fire maker, which was the… Continue reading INCANDESCENCE: Chapter #43 Part I. Heavenly Souvenir On The Vacation To Hell