Author: Wm. "Mark" Parry

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.

Cultivating Kindness?

April 14, 2020

Are you tending the garden of your heart?   We tend our hearts with choices,  Choices of focus, Choices of inclinations,  Choices…   We cultivate the garden of our heart.   Do we cultivate resentments? Do we cultivate kindness? Do we cultivate judgments? Do we cultivate love or sadness?   God will not be mocked, … More Cultivating Kindness?

Now it is…

April 1, 2020

  Now it is April Fools Day. I have been a fool, up until now! A fool chasing the dreams of others, my dreams, others dreams about me, Others dreams about the world and how it is, or how it should be, I chasing; dreams rather than being in reality as it is. I have … More Now it is…

Circling two

January 28, 2020

. Circling oneself, Seeking fulfillment on ones own terms. Circling, circling, circling; seeking; . Wait. .  Turn to me and you will see differently; says He! He,who is the beginning and the end. The creator speaks to those who circle supreme truth.  . Circling but not accepting? He is truth! He is the center, Not … More Circling two

Being Disillusioned ?

January 28, 2020

Being disillusioned? . Being dis-illusioned is good! Who wants to live in an illusion; A lie fabricated by ones mind, Or someone else’s opinion, Or ones fears? . A life in illusion is not life, Illusion is a lie fabricated in our minds, Founded on fantasy, serving our pride. . Who determines what is real … More Being Disillusioned ?

Seasons of Change

December 15, 2019

There is a storm on the horizon, Blowing through the land, Still the Son is rising, glory is at hand. Restoration or renewal, suffering, loss or shame, Through our minds blow the winds of change. Our decisions give them  name.  Ω May you find grace and truth leading you, through your seasons of change into … More Seasons of Change

Dancing to a different tune- A Christmas Carol

December 15, 2019

Dancing to a different tune, Howling at the stars and moon, Glory spilling from finger tips; Maker meeting his creation.   Dancing to a different tune, Messiah comes to a virgins womb,* Spirits children born a new; Dancing to a different tune.   Dancing to a different tune, The music maker,singer,one; Comes to be a … More Dancing to a different tune- A Christmas Carol