Bits and Clips for July 2018
I hope in the links and memes below you find something that informs, inspires, motivates, or entertains you.
Month: July 2018
Feel Something Larger (quote by Nando Parrado)
I did not feel God as most people see Him. I did feel something larger than myself, something in the mountains and the glaciers and the glowing sky that, in rare moments, reassured me, and made me feel that the world was orderly and loving and good…
My Artwork and a Tasting Event at Loree’s Kitchen
My art is on the wall in her establishment until mid September, so stop by if you can.
Opinions Enslave Us as Much as Fear
I’ve been on a journey of surrendering my opinions and my wants and needs in small ways and am finding that I basically don’t have a clue just how BIG God is and how much GOOD He has in store for me.
Other Sedona Photos
The guy at the visitor’s center made me promise not to hike in the afternoons because it was so blasted HOT, so that left a lot of time for wandering in galleries and stuffing my face.
Three New Abstract Landscape Compositions
I gave myself a themed exercise to paint three abstract landscapes with just the horizon line as the compositional element.
Church is… (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Church is a framework for my week.
It gives structure to my days,
which would stretch forth
endlessly otherwise.
There Must Be One Human Family (Harry Emerson Fosdick Quote)
Get together; you are fighting against the inevitable when you try to live in isolated alienation on the basis of your old political and imperialistic divisions…
Photos from my Hike In Sedona (Six Miles in 110º Heat)
I hope, through these photographs, you enjoy meandering this trail with me, reveling in all this natural beauty.
Exit West (Book Review)
I give this book five stars mostly because of the fabulous book discussion it prompted in my book group last night.
Homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Recipe
I remember when I used to think of mayo as a base ingredient, and now I routinely and effortlessly make it
Recent Black and White Photography
I tend to focus on contrast, composition, light vs. shadow, strong shapes, and interesting shapes and patterns. I love the focus working in black and white puts on these other elements, which is especially fun for me, as a person who so quickly fixates on color.
The Golem and the Jinni (Book Review)
This is a satisfying escape read, perfect for the summer. I give it five stars. It was interesting, well written, kept my attention to the end, and I never knew how it would all resolve.
Four New Doodles in My Artist’s Journal
When I’m traveling or busy, keeping my hand at art making in my artist journal keeps me fresh and curbs somewhat the desperate urges to paint full blown paintings. It gives me a chance to try out compositional ideas and color combinations when there is very little at stake.
Get Rid of “Personal Sense” (Deep Think #5)
“Personal sense” is one of those great terms used in Christian Science that is so helpful once you understand it.