Welcome and thank you for visiting my site! Here you will find samples of my writing, artwork, and small garden designs. The site is about me of course, but it is really for your enjoyment and inspiration. There is much to look at and read, and I hope that in perusing the site you’ll be filled with a spirit of playfulness and genuine delight. I invite you to be curious, ask questions and contact me if I can do anything to help you in your exploration. And by the way, Rip is my alter ego, and the name I use when I sign my pieces. Enjoy and savor!