The Pumpkin House
They carve over 700 pumpkins and invite everyone over to marvel at their hard work and creativity.
Month: October 2014
October Foliage in Connecticut
Well, compared to what I saw in Vermont, the autumn colors in Connecticut haven’t been so incredible, but as you can tell in the photos on this post, we haven’t been without our lovely moments!
October Bits and Clips 2014
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
Three New Gouaches
I find I do better all around if I paint regularly. Gouache is a good medium for keeping your hand in painting during busy times when making a mess does not fit in the schedule.
Quote about God in the Driver’s Seat
When he sees little kids sitting in the back seat of cars, in those car seats that have steering wheels, with grim expressions of concentration on their faces, clearly convinced that their efforts are causing the car to do whatever it is doing, he thinks of himself and his relationship with God…
Felting Books
I mentioned earlier this month in a blog after visiting the New England Felting Supply that I had requested everything available on felting from interlibrary loan. Above you can see that pile.
Simple Joys of the Season
We’ve brought in the last flowers of the year and they are all over the house. I’ve been cooking up (and freezing) tons of homegrown…
We Need More Like Bernie
At least there is an independent from Vermont – Bernie Sanders – that isn’t afraid to speak his mind, defend his constituents, and voice his perspective without allegiance to either big money or to party.
Recipe: Pepper, Quinoa, and Salmon Stir-fry
I used the assortment of peppers shown below as the launching point for this for this dish, as well as the leftover roasted salmon I had in the refrigerator.
Historical Christian Science Lectures
Our website for the Christian Science Churches in Connecticut has just been redone, and I thought it might be of interest to blog readers to know that it also features access to historical lectures on Christian Science downloadable for free on audio.
Book Review: The Secret History of the Pink Carnation
If any of you enjoy reading romance, you might like this one.
Two New Abstracts in Oil
These are small – only 8” x 10” – but I enjoyed doing them, entertaining a few new ideas.
Quote by Martha Graham about Practice
I believe that we learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by practicing living, the principles are the same…
Recipe: Turnip Gratin
Ok, this is a bit decadent, but totally delicious, and better for you than scalloped potatoes.
Book Review: This is the Story of a Happy Marriage
I loved this book and give it a radiant five stars. I really enjoyed reading this collection of magazine articles written by a favorite author …
Book Review: The Rosie Project
I really enjoyed this fun, light read. It is written from the unconventional point of view of an unusually awkward, smart professor…
Photos from an Autumn Day in Vermont
In Vermont, I chose some dead end lanes to walk down in the light drizzle, mostly protected by a canopy above…