Visiting Van Gogh Up Close
In this post you can see photos of my devoted examination of some of my favorite paintings by Van Gogh.
Month: December 2016
Jerusalem Exhibit at the MET
The diverse faiths here actually got along much of the time, and their prosperous co-existance spawned one of the most creative periods in history.
Advent is the Name of That Moment
The extraordinary thing that is about to happen is matched only by the extraordinary moment just before it happens.
Recipe: Winter Salad with Eggs and Homemade Dressing
This most recent rendition of a winter salad loosely merges ideas from a French salad nicoise (but no potatoes, tuna, or anchovies please) and a Greek salad (with no oregano or grape leaves please).
New Poem: Dance of the Tide
…flashing white petticoat flounces
flirting with the stalwart ebony rock face…
Book Review: Now and Again
How do we get past waste and pointlessness, to sow true bonds of health, freedom, and virtue in the world?
Bark and Trunk Photos
I happen to love these reference photos I took this year, and thought you might too.
Recently in my Artist’s Journal
I enjoy working in my artist’s journal as a place to try things out. Here is what I painted in there recently.
Quotes about Philanthropy
If you are reading this with internet connectivity on an electronic device, you are in a position to help. Please express your gratitude and compassion in action and in practical deed.
Recipe: Vegan Pesto with Fish and Brussels Sprouts
This is a great dish for any guest that needs both a dairy-free and gluten-free meal. We like it very much too and make it for ourselves without those dietary restrictions.
Book Review: Dinner with Edward
This sweet, yummy book is a great way to spent an evening. It is a short, loving memoir of the transformative effect their dinners together has on both of them.
Recipe: Farinata with Butternut Squash
Farinata is a street food in Tuscany made out of chickpea flour, which is a source of protein for vegetarians and vegans, and has the additional advantage of being gluten free.