Hey, you! So nice of you to click to learn more about me, Kristina Henson.
I live in Upstate New York with my daughter, a Golden Retriever, and two cats. Before writing and illustrating my two books, One Hundred Birds Telling One Hundred Little Stories and Letters to Lily, I maintained a blog and regularly published personal essays while working in the graphic design industry by day and devoting the majority of the rest of my time doing what I love the most — writing and creating books. I love everything about books. With all that’s inside of them—the things I can learn, the places I can travel to, the characters I can fall in love with—what isn’t there to love?
I can define myself by being so many things: a mother, a daughter, a sister, an artist, an author, a designer. But most importantly—and what I remind myself of often—is that I am a woman who needs to create. 
I hope you enjoy a peek into my studio and life. 
Kristina 


222

222

Do you believe in numerology? I think it's fascinating and a subject I want to know more about but, like most things, only scratch the surface and know just enough to be interested in learning more. I see the number 222 all the time. Like, almost every day, I look at my phone at 2:22 pm or wake up in the wee hours at 2:22 am. I started to screengrab the time on my phone and noted where it popped up during the week. It's nonstop.

Some believe 222 is a message of hope, harmony, commitments, compromise, and trust. I read somewhere that Carl Jung thought 222 represented the state of perfect balance. That one is kind of funny to me right now because between covid, menopause, and the frightening rate of inflation; I feel like I am hanging on by the tiniest little thread and the exact opposite of perfectly balanced.

What do I believe when I see 222? When I see 222, I feel like I am on the right path or where I am supposed to be. I think it's a nudge or a hug from my Grandfather. He was born 2-22-22. Today would have been Thomas L. Patitucci's 100th birthday. I was going to write more about him for this blog post and tell the world that he was an above-average Grandfather and made my life a better, safer place growing up, but I think I'm going to keep my memories for myself. Maybe not forever, but for now. So, Happy Birthday, Pa! You are missed, and I think of you every day at 2:22. Thanks for the nudge. XO

Big Happenings in my Yard

Big Happenings in my Yard

Webster Pond

Webster Pond

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