William "Mark" Parry is an Artisan Architect, Poet and Educator. He matured in Northern California's abundant beauty and strange contradictions founding IdeaStudios.com-his architectural practice, in Kenwood California in 1988. The Studio and Corporate office were closed on June 1st. 2026 ArtisanArchitecture.com is a brand advancing his interests in Artisan Architecture, historic and architectural education and preservation since 2012. WorksofWords.live shares his poems, musing's, inspired thoughts, photography and personal reflections on life, truth and spirituality since 2015. Mark and his wife of 35 years, Kathryn, moved to Austin Texas June 1st 2026. He joined the Division of Architecture of the Texas Historic Commission . He is now South Texas's Courthouse Preservation Program project reviewer. May you be blessed along your way; finding abundant life while learning to walk in the realms of wonder.
Musing on “The Pounding” I received a profound insight regarding what I call “the pounding” a while back. A little background first: My wife is a metal worker and designer of Jewelry, she explained the process of forming metal please consider this: The jeweler uses four elements for the work of shaping metal. 1. The … More The Pounding
Thirty three years ago today we where wed. She and me, a delight to be- together. I knew then nothing would be the same. We learned together how to walk into the realms of wonder: together learning to be in grace and truth. Ourselves alone, yet together, being in joy we walk; walking into the … More A Profound Journey of Grace in Truth: 33 Years of Wonder Together.
A very wise old woman said to me in my youth “You only get the trouble you need”. My very wise wife said to me as I grew in maturity “You trade in your foolishness for wisdom as you grow”. The beauty of trouble is in it we meet our helpers-if we are wise we … More Walking the Paths of the Wise: Finding Beauty in Troubles!
Steven G. Cavalli (January 9th 1947-June 12h 2024) “See you on the other side” say’s he, his last words to me. My best friend in truth, because of grace! Truth was our friend, truth was our bond, truth was our purpose in being friends. We butted heads, but never hearts! Steve Cavalli and I where … More Ode to my best friend!
Musing on respect and humility… I have had the great honor of serving as an architect or knowing some very great leaders in my community and throughout my career. These might men, mostly men of God, have taught me how respectful people behave, and why they came to positions of real authority and power. They … More Respect and Humility: Key Traits of Effective Leadership
“Up until now” is a great declaration of an end of what came before now. Now life for me is the communication of our true reality one to another. This poem/declaration is about realizations and a determination to maintain a new perspective; purposing to leaving behind common ways many have experienced others and the way … More Up until Now
Son of Pumpkin Butt You laugh? She raised a single eyebrow, inquisitively. She overweight- still inspiring reflection. The superior English instructor, my mother. . “Your reach should exceed your grasp or what’s a heaven for.” Quoted she, quoting Browning the dead Englishmen of old. . We have forgotten the greats, focusing rather on our selves … More Ode to Barbara Jean Bleacher Parry (1949-1980)
Maturing; I marvel now at the vast arrogance, vanity, and ignorance of humanity. Humans are amazing creatures, yet prone to profound arrogance and self deception. No matter what your spiritual path to enlightenment you will not see the glory of THE LIGHT until you stop marveling at your own brilliance. Rabbi Shaul said “When … More Don’t be blinded by your own brilliance!
We each make a choice of how we pilot the vehicles of our life. Although many shades of gray between the ways exist in this post we will consider navigating the skies above! I have defined two predominant paths of walking-through life in the previous post on “An Architecture of Peace” (1). … More An Architecture for Peace II
I, me, my, mine; it’s not about me? Really? Who’s it about then? You, them, us, everyone else; all the time? “There’s nothing new under the sun” said some wise guy a long time ago. Nothing happens to you that has not or might not happen to me or others. That’s just the way it … More It’s not about me, really?
