Bits and Clips for February 2018
I hope you find something among these links and memes that is useful, interesting, enlightening, or motivating!
Month: February 2018
Peace is Holy, Sweet Stillness
“What type of atmosphere of thought do I wish to have for myself and for the world?…
Crispy Herbed Potatoes (Recipe)
These are a special treat around here. I make them with whatever potatoes I have on hand. The first set shown in the photos was done by slicing larger potatoes.
They Should Lash Us to Our Pews (Quote by Anne Dillard)
Does anyone have the foggiest idea of what sort of power we so blithely invoke? Or, as I suspect, does no one believe a word of it?
Little Fires Everywhere (Book Review)
This book is a good exploration on the topic of motherhood, as well as a compelling story. I give it five stars.
Close-up Details of Van Gogh’s Painting “The Rocks”
I love to study Van Gogh’s brush strokes. This painting of his I don’t think I have ever seen until yesterday, and I enjoyed examining it closely.
Recent Food Around Here
These photos are just two months in on my 6 month promise to myself, and I’m loving it. A lot of cooking has been going on!
Why Read Literature (quote by James Wood)
“Literature makes us better noticers of life; we get to practice on life itself; which in turn makes us better readers of detail in literature; which in turn makes us better readers of life.”
Wisdom in Four Words or Less
I follow someone on social media who asked people to offer their best advice in four words or less. I was amazed that she had over 2000 responses.
When Spirituality and Creativity Are One (Newspaper Article by Me)
Here is my Forum on Faith article that appeared in three Connecticut newspapers yesterday.
The Great Alone (Book Review)
This is a magnificent novel set in Alaska, although very difficult in places. I give it five stars.
The Great British Baking Show (Review)
We are finding this show so fun to watch, we thought you might want to know about it too. I give it 5 stars.
Ginger Kombucha Green Smoothie
I had a previous green smoothie on my blog, but this now is my updated version. The addition of Kombucha is terrific!
Our Youngest Turns 21 ( Poem by Polly Castor)
We’re so glad
you came to be with us!
Here’s to another
great trip
around the sun!
We love you!
Madison Art Society Member Show 2018
My pastel painting Walking in the Light is in the Madison Art Society Members show that opened yesterday at the Scranton Public Library in Madison, Connecticut.