Author Archives: andreatancrati

for hours already this morning. I never know when a flow state is going to hijack me. No complaints here. I suddenly realized my feet are cold, actually I’m suddenly aware of my whole body feeling cold, probably a good idea to get dressed and have a hot cup of coffee. Its not cold outside.Continue reading “I’ve been up Painting”

Sometimes these prompts are funny. I am no authority Just in case I come off as one… I have no elevated snack advice. I love popcorn and chocolate and pretzels especially those peanut butter filled ones, and nuts. Um I wouldn’t describe myself as a regular snacker, even as a small child, I liked aContinue reading “Snack?!”

I had to think about this one. I looked up the definition and origin of the word. It sounds serious. If you are on a mission you are going forward, you are focused on an outcome, you eliminate distractions, completion of the goal IS the goal. Im not sure I have the personality… When IContinue reading “Mission?”

Some days ought to be celebrated. Often they are ordinary, unplanned and not even exciting. A regular day. Just randomly perfect. I dont even want to explain why or how. If I could put something on a billboard, it would be that, because too many days like this have probably passed by me uncaptured, unrecorded.Continue reading “Best Day Ever”

Hmm I do a lot of yoga. I have a daily meditation thing that I change up quite often. I prefer to stay present, but I think my tendency is to think about the future more than the past. I also like to plan projects and give myself things to look forward to. I guessContinue reading “Do I personally spend more time thinking about the past or the future?”

If you’ve been following my story, you know that I am spending time on both coasts these days, due to an ever changing aging parent situation. You might also already know a few things about the challenges we’ve faced. Currently, we are back im California. which for me being a more connected artist here andContinue reading “Greatest Gift”

Isn’t it interesting that the word challenge combined with ‘biggest’ gives me a little anxiety? I wonder initially, if I should skip this prompt question. I might not be up for the challenge. What are my biggest baddest challenges? What seemingly insumoutable obstacles stand in my way today? Shall I name the people? Discribe inContinue reading “Challenges”

This is a question I can’t help but answer. But It’s never one book. What am I currently reading? Two novels, one memoir, and two non fiction. I just started Wally Lambs latest because I love his writing, plus I recently found out he’s from CT and refers to places I’m now familiar with, someoneContinue reading “What book?”

I have been obsessed with this book. (not out of character for me to geek out over a book). It’s about quantum physics. It’s a history lesson and a pretty good explaination of how a wave of energy becomes matter. There’s a weird phenomenon. Particles (tiny ones, on the quantum level), need to be observed.Continue reading “So”

Sure, I have many wonderful memories. As I look back on my life, through pictures or just reflecting back, I really have had a wonderful life. I’ve had my share of George Bailey-all-is-lost- moments, but as the years march on, I can’t help but be grateful for all of it. The hard times, the funContinue reading “No, I don’t want to ‘Relive’”