Bits and Clips for January 2019
I hope you find something in all the links and tons of memes below that inspires you, motivates you, encourages you or challenges you.
Month: January 2019
Field of Dreams (New Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
On a really frigid day last week I felt compelled to paint spring. This is the resulting abstract landscape, which I aptly titled Field of Dreams.
Grace Notes #17 (with Photos)
I am furthering my ongoing goal of appreciating such a continuous, overflowing abundance of random good.
Photos of a Winter Weekend Walk
Enjoy in this post photo compositions from my hike, taken casually, and without filters, on my iPhone.
Two Walls, Same Lack of Water (New Poem by Polly Castor)
This is just a
different mirage
with the same
lack of water.
Drips, Drops, and Spatter (Mark Making Part 2)
As a sequel to my window into some of my mark making explorations, I now explored drips, drops, and spatter, and am letting you look over my shoulder
Cider Sunflower Dressing (Recipe)
This is a lovely, light, slightly sweet dressing. It goes great with apples in the salad or in a salad next to something with a richer sauce, like my crab cakes, shown below.
Shake Off the Robes of Petty Purposes (Ethel Whitcomb Quote)
Awake from the stupor of self-bound interests and realize that it your duty is to bless all mankind.
Sinew (New Abstract Painting in Pastel)
This painting is another in my newer series of unseen bodily mysteries objectified.
Ice-Bound (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Everything is
enrobed in ice
like a wish not to
go outdoors today.
All Life is Inter-related (Martin Luther King Quote)
I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be, and you can never be what you ought to be until I am what I ought to be.
Magpie Murders (Book Review)
This is a clever mystery novel with unexpectedly two stories within one, which was a twist I’ve never run across before.
Attention is the Beginning of Devotion (Mary Oliver Quote)
Teach the children. We don’t matter so much, but the children do. Show them daisies and the pale…
Zucchini Noodles with Clam Sauce (Recipe)
This is so easy and delicious. Don’t be put off if you have never cooked clams before. This comes together quickly and effortlessly and packs a great protein punch while still feeling light.
Managing Memory (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Are you taking
full advantage of
how it operates
and choosing an approach
that blesses best?
Transformation (Richard Rohr Quote with Sunset Photos)
“Transformation has little to do with intelligence, willpower, or perfection…
Mark Making Exercises (Part 1)
Look over my shoulder as I start my process of honing my art skills this year with these mark making assignments for myself, done in acrylic.