August 2014 Bits and Clips
Here are the articles, blogs, podcasts and videos from this month that I felt were worth sharing. I hope you find something enjoyable, inspiring, intriguing or
Month: August 2014
The Distinction Between Jesus and the Christ
I was struck while studying the Christian Science Bible lesson for this week by the distinctions made between Jesus and the Christ.
Tonight’s Sunset
We had to pull over tonight on the way home to photograph this sunset. It is hard to imagine, but it was better before this, while I was trying to get to a place I could pull over.
Our Garden Produce: August 2014
The three raised beds in our front yard have been yielding abundantly. We had to resort to giving away…
A Quarry Day at Last
We belong to a swimming hole that used to be a Quarry, and this place is usually not only the highlight of our summer, but a mainstay all season long. But not this year!
New Poem: The First Day of My Last Year Homeschooling
This year I am riveted to taking in and treasuring the beauty of its lingering presence with thankfulness and hope.
Melody Beattie Quote about Gratitude
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns…
Photos of Ridgefield’s New Library
It was a pleasure to finally get to see the new Ridgefield library that opened in May. I knew many people that worked hard on seeing this project through to fruition.
A Hike with Homeschooling Kids
It was a delight yesterday to share one of my favorite hikes with the two kids of a homeschooling friend of mine.
Roberta’s Pottery
My friend Roberta shares time in the same pottery studio as me on Tuesday mornings. She is shown above with her husband– she’s Brazilian and her husband is from India– and knowing her in Newtown, CT makes the world feel wonderfully small.
Is God the Only Power?
I read recently something written by Edward A. Kimball in 1909 originally published in the Bloomington Illinois Daily Bulletin newspaper titled “Answers to Questions Concerning Christian Science.” One of the major questions he answers is: What are the fundamental points of difference between Christian Scientists and other Christians? Here is the first part of his answer:
Today’s Plein Air Oil Painting
I had a great time today plein air painting with our youngest daughter. We picked the most gorgeous day of the week to go, and I let my daughter pick the spot. She chose this waterfall in Redding, CT, which we hadn’t been to for a while and are fond of.
Sorges Restaurant in Corning, NY
I highly recommend this family run Italian restaurant; there is a reason they are still around after six decades! This was a perfect end to a wonderful day.
Art Glass at the Corning Museum
Here are my photos of the lovely art glass we saw at the Corning museum…
A Visit to the Corning Glass Museum
The museum was a great mix of science and art, suffused with demonstrations among excellent displays.
Poem by Mary Oliver: The Summer Day
Who made the world?
Who made the swan, and the black bear?
Who made the grasshopper?