Carlos Castaneda Quote
“We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” Carlos Castaneda
Month: August 2016
Board Book Gift Suggestions
I think board books are very important because they instill the good habit (and tremendous joy!) of reading early, before the world rushes in with its ton of other ways to spend your time.
Photos Visiting Family in North Carolina
Here are our photos from a lovely visit with my older sister’s family in North Carolina.
Delighted to Meet Our First Grand Niece
It was great to be meet her and to welcome her to our family!
Maine Craft
Crafts in Maine are so fun to look at. I enjoy the pottery, the fiber art, the baskets, and the handmade booksof these artists.
Food in Maine
We had some really good food in Maine. Above, you can see some of the wild blueberries we picked along the trail.
Book Review: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
This slim volume is wonderful. I give it five stars. It is concise and understandable, relevant and expansive.
Our Politics Need Truth and Love
Given our current political climate of what appears to be separate, multiple truths, I have found it helpful to focus on one God bringing us together.
Large Plein Air Pastel Painting: Hudson River in Summer
– This is the largest pastel plein air painting I have ever done, but I knew the view was huge, so I went for it. Painting large on location is fun as long as there is not a wind. This day was hot, humid, and still so it worked great, although I cowered in the … Read more
Baby Robins in Our Peach Tree
We have been enjoying watching three baby robins being raised by two very doting and squawky parents in the peach tree that is right out our kitchen window.
Book Review: The Art Forger
It was a pleasure to zip through this page turner; I loved it and give it five stars!
Photos of Maine Tide Pools
The tide pools we saw on our recent trip to Maine were wonderful little worlds unto themselves.