A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
Horsepower (New Conceptual Painting in Pastel)
Read moreThe head is wagging back and forth while pushing forward with strength and tenacity.
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What I Heard Her Say (Poem by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer)
Read moreIt is true, you are too much for some— especially those who have not yet learned they carry the sea inside...
More than the Slightest Ways (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Read moreWords and thoughts may be only the slightest ways to pray.
Bits and Clips for January 2026
Read moreI hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, informs,...
Recalibrating (New Painting in Pastel and Ink)
Read moreA swirl of making mental adjustments, adjusting to external factors, assessing and abstractly adapting. That's what's being expressed here.
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (Series Book Review)
Read moreCompare this series to a cross between Pride and Prejudice and Anne of Green Gables; it is at once...
Lentil Soup with Rosemary, Butternut Squash, and Chard (Recipe)
Read moreThis soup has all the sustaining coziness of winter in a bowl.
Joy Cometh in the Morning (New Pastel Painting)
Read moreTo counter the oppressive darkness of the news, this new painting of mine refers to a phrase from Psalms...
Snow Photos
Read moreThe snow is up now over the wheel wells on our cars in the driveway, and shoveling out will...
Today’s Scriptural Selection from the Message Version of the Bible
Read moreMy scriptural Selection today from the Message version of the Bible for the lesson on Truth:
Blog is Back Up After Technical Difficulties
Read moreThank God! The blog is back up! Yes, we are still alive and well over here! My absence was...
Clementine Cake (Naturally Gluten Free Recipe)
Read moreThis recipe was a hit – so moist, simple, and flavorful...
