March 2014 Bits and Clips
There were lots of great articles, blogs, bits, clips, reviews and video this month. Enjoy!
Month: March 2014
Quote about the Sabbath
“Sabbath, in the first instance, is not about worship. It is about work stoppage. It is a withdrawal from the anxiety system of Pharaoh, the refusal to let one’s life be defined by the production and consumption and endless pursuit of private well-being.”
Book Review: Schooled
It was a quite scathing expose– in novel form –of the world of the elite New York City private schools: their teachers, students, parents, and tutors.
Run with Your Strengths
I was so glad to see the video clip below of the mom of an autistic child who didn’t accept his terrible prognosis and trusted her own instincts for what was best for him over the experts who told her otherwise.
Our Seeds Have Arrived
My husband and daughter have big plans for our garden this year. Below are the organic seed catalogues my husband recommends, and above are my future summer groceries!
The Importance of Silent Prayer
In whatever way, may each individual be led to the blissful communion, the blessed companionship, and transformative healing power that is only available in silent prayer.
New Poem: Which Ant are You?
Apparently there are two types of ants.
They differ because of fundamentally opposite environments.
Confucius Says
I found this 1977 $2.00 volume of sayings by Confucius. I couldn’t resist sharing some of these with you
Movie Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel
This movie by Wes Anderson was more quirky than his movie Moonrise Kingdom– if that is possible– and more raunchy, crass, and violent too.
Book Review: The Burgess Boys
I give it four stars as well; I am glad I read it, even though it is not really a “fun” book but rather one that is humanizing in a tough, good way.
Recipe: Tortilla Chip Casserole
Here is what you do with the chip bits at the bottom of the bag. This is very delicious! It will quickly become a favorite and is easy to make too
New Poem: Suddenly it is Spring
Like it knew the day on the calendar, suddenly it is spring.
Yesterday the grass was brown and brittle, dreary and drab.
Today it is moist and muddy, gentle and greening.
Three Abstract Paintings in Acrylic
Here are some recent paintings that I’ve done in acrylic. The two below are 24” x 36”, and the one above is 16” x 24”.
Recipe: Linda’s Irish Soda Bread
I was fortunate to have Linda’s soda bread this weekend and it was the best I’ve ever tasted –nothing like the heavy versions I have made and given up on!
Book Review: Where’d You Go, Bernadette?
Unexpectedly, I really enjoyed this fun, light book, and give this romping novel four stars.
Make the Ordinary Come Alive
Do not ask your children
to strive for extraordinary lives.
Such striving may seem admirable,
but it is a way of foolishness.