Brandywine Falls with My Sister
We walked to Brandywine Falls in Cuyahoga National Park and there was tons of water spilling over it!
Month: April 2017
Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms (Recipe)
Roasting mushrooms in balsamic lends a depth of flavor that allows them to be the star of the recipe instead of only a backup player. And thankfully here the texture is not rubbery but succulent instead.
Featured Artist: Textile Collage by Amanda Richardson
Where I hand print my collage papers, she hand dyes fabrics–satins,velvets and silks–instead.
Be a Celebrator not a Critic
Always remember there is a human being on the other end of every exchange and behind every cultural artifact being critiqued.
The Touch of the Master’s Hand (poem by Myra Brook Welch)
‘Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer
Thought it scarcely worth his while
To waste much time on the old violin,
But held it up with a smile.
Kohlrabi Salad with Beets and Fruit
This light and delicious salad is completely original. I combined grated kohlrabi with roasted beets, apples, and blueberries, and it was an instant favorite over here.
Reaching for the Light (new abstract landscape painting)
I love how huge trees reach for the light, as well as the dramatic perspective of looking up. There are some spiritual lessons in that, I would say.
Crocus at Last!
Now, almost all the snow is gone, and these beauties are adorning our lawn, more vigorous than ever. What joy these crocus sing of!
The Winning Team (a new poem by Polly Castor)
I’m in the end zone rooting for the winning team.
I encourage and beckon those on the field
I’m in this Ridgefield Guild of Artists Show
As seen above, two of my tree series are in a show that opened last weekend at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists.
Simplicity by Richard Rohr (book review with quotes)
Both my husband and I enjoyed this book by Richard Rohr, who is a Franciscan Priest much appreciated by contemporary protestants of all stripes. He is calling Christianity to re-examine business-as-usual which I think is a terribly good idea.
Recipe: Tuna Salad (No Mayo)
This is NOT your grandmother’s tuna salad. Light and hearty at the same time, this no-oil salad is filling without being heavy.