Author Archives: Judy

About Judy

I'm an illustrator by profession. At this juncture in my life, I am pursuing my dream of writing and composing music. Every day of my life is precious!

ALONE

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Judy

I didn’t expect much from my 50-year-old song composition “Alone.” It had no chorus or hook; it was sad. However, I wanted to honor this poetic ballad with a recording, as I did with all my other songs. Those chords I composed as a teenager really grabbed my heart. They hauntingly captured a cold and lonely moment so long ago. Continue reading →

Tagged acoustic guitar, alone, grief, guitar and piano, guitar arrangements, guitar track, guitarist, harmonics, healing music, hope, hope of healing, Insight Timer, meditation, music arrangements, music recording, singer songwriter | 2 Comments

MY PET PROJECTS

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Judy

I knew these pet portraits had a life of their own. They weren’t mine to keep. But I was able to bestow a gift of healing, while enjoying the process. Continue reading →

Tagged Art, artist, cat art, colored pencil, digital art, dog art, Illustration, illustrator, memorial art, painting, pet art, pet loss, pet portraits, photo-realism, watercolors | 7 Comments

MY LOVE JUST DIDN’T DIE

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Judy

“Gone for years and I still cry,” were such honest lyrics. There I was crying after 33 years. I realized that my tears erupted because I was speaking to Jason. It was a very emphatic line that carried indescribable feelings. Just because he had died – my love hadn’t died! Continue reading →

Posted in Grief Stories | Tagged acoustic guitar, angel in the sky, grief, healing music, hope, hope of healing, loss of a child, singer songwriter | 13 Comments

FRAGILE WARRIOR

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Judy

I knew I’d write about my ocean experience and kept trying to come up with a good title. The first idea that came to me was “fragile warrior” and it really fit. I was definitely fragile.
But there was a lot of strength inside me that I could be proud of!
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