#1 Magnet School in the Country
My niece is in her fourth year teaching in an amazing elementary school based on Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People…
Month: October 2014
New Poem: Ode to Becky on Her Birthday
I am very proud of who Becky has become. Happy birthday! I love you!
A Surprise Party for My Sister
My niece and nephew (and his wife) planned a lovely surprise party for my sister’s birthday.
Opening and Talk by Local American Impressionists
Tonight I went to an opening by Dmitri Wright and Bobbi Mullen (shown above). I had never met Dmitri, nor had seen his work before, so doing so was a special treat, as I hold a fervent fascination for abstract landscapes.
New Poem: The Covenant of Today
The breeze clatters the leaves across the pavement, swirling in eddies…
A Young Wet Squirrel
Our heart went out to this forlorn little fellow, so young and soggy… I’ve been sending him good thoughts since, cherishing him as scampering, warm, happy and dry.
Teaching Vocabulary in our Homeschool
Having answered questions on a homeschooling chat-list recently about teaching vocabulary, I thought I’d include my thoughts on the subject here for future reference, or for blog readers out there with kids (whether homeschooling or not).
Early Fall Reflection Photos
As many of you know, I love reflections– metaphorically, spiritually, and even literally. Here are photos of some of the literal sort that I’ve have the opportunity of enjoying recently.
New Landscape in Oil: A View from Starfish Point
I started this oil painting while on the Maine coastline recently, and finished it outside here on Friday in glorious weather.
New Teacup with Experimental Glaze
Usually when working in pottery, I am drawn to either painting with underglazes or some definitive process involving carving, layers, or both. For this tea cup and saucer (that I threw on the wheel) I went out on a limb and carefully applied five different runny glazes.
Our Garden Produce September 2014
Our first proper produce garden was a smashing success.
We learned a lot, and here is what we would do differently next time:
New England Felting Supply
My hostess introduced me to New England Felting Supply, which is a combination of gallery, store, and classroom space.
A Visit to the Smith College Art Museum
Yesterday, after dropping off our daughter for an overnight, interview, and to visit classes at Smith College, I was able to squeeze in a visit to their campus art museum.