Imagine the Empress of the Blues, Bessie Smith. Once upon a time I did a photo shoot to capture moments of historical figures. She was a jazz singer in the 1920s and 30s.

(Model: Alexandra Harper)

Fall colors! Patterns and textures all make me appreciate the changes in seasons.

Sometimes just watching the Creator

Not just art.

This year I stretched my creativity when it came to eating.

I used a food delivery service that taught me some really good recipes. It showed me that I can expand my thoughts and ideas on food. I can create new fun places to sit and eat.

One of the best things I did was a black bean quesadilla with onions and bell peppers. I surprised myself.

When I was a kid, the lady next door would always make a pot of beans. I remember the smell and taste of those beans. As a kid, I did not like them. As an adult, it takes me to a warm memory.

This year I stopped at the barbecue place in East Texas. Those beans took me back to the memory of the lady next door who made a pot of beans.