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Butterfly Photos from Monhegan
It is amazing to think that these slight, fragile creatures, flew there across the ocean and will fly much...
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Climbing Mountains (New poem by Polly Castor)
Spirit does not labor to ascend a high elevation, nor does it even notice a change in atmosphere.
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Monhegan Butterfly Garden (New Floral Painting in Pastel)
There were lots of monarchs and other butterflies on Monhegan and it was delightful to spend a beautiful day...
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A Pot of Red Lentils (Poem by Peter Pereira)
I want to remember us this way—late September sun streaming through the window, bread loaves and golden bunches of...
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The Calamity Club (Book Review)
This is an atmospheric, engrossing, immersive read set in Mississippi during the depression.
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Recent Black and White Photography
As summer turns into fall, color will be king and I still try to focus a bit on what...
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Danny Gregory Books (Sketchbook Ideas #26)
Reading the book above, reminded me of these four books of his (shown below) that I also loved and...
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Red Brocade (Poem by Naomi Shihab Nye)
That’s the armor everyone put on to pretend they had a purpose in the world.
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Tomato, Spinach, & Anchovy Gratin (Recipe)
This is yummy and a great way to use up those tomatoes still burgeoning in the garden.
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September Cove (New Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
Done in September colors, this was painted in plein air on Monhegan Island in Maine, of a place just...
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Monhegan 2026: Friends and Food (Photos)
In this post, you can see our meals together and the loving supportive atmosphere we share with each other.
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A Lovely Visit to Monhegan Island (Photos)
We had a great time, hiking, eating, hanging out, playing, laughing, and painting together.
