Gertrude Bell Biography (5 Star Book Review)
This biography of an amazing woman is a must read. My book group and I give is a vigorous 5 stars. Read it!
Month: September 2019
Ten Studies of Line and Veiling in Black and White
Time to challenge myself with some exercises again! Here I explore line and veiling in black and white.
Enjoying Our Side Porch
Last week we cleaned up our side porch which is a bit of a casual sanctuary for me.
Falafel with Tzatziki (Recipe)
Falafel sandwiches are a satisfying, classic, meatless meal that is basically a tzatziki delivery system.
Art Show Opening: Susan Newbold and Nancy Mooslin
Camp friends put on a beautiful art show in New Haven; get by to see it if you can.
To Be Born Again is Not to Become Someone Else (Thomas Merton Quote)
As we look for renewal and reawakening, this is important to remember.
When We Do That We Sing (New Poem by Polly Castor)
This poem attempts to capture the instruction I found so helpful in learning to sing.
The War of Art and Do the Work (Book Reviews with Quotes)
Want to examine and overcome resistance? Read the one on the left and not the one on the right.
Enchanted Glen (New Abstract Landscape in Oil)
This painting was done outside in a whirl of inspiration. It is a highly textural, evocative piece done in oil.
City of Girls (Book Review)
This book is a bit of a moral curveball; some of you will like it, others may not.
Labor Day Weekend at Home
I’m reveling in a full refrigerator, the huge elephant ear leaves out front, the light streaming in the house, the dinner plate dahlias in the yard, and hanging out with James.
Sweet Corn Chowder (Recipe)
I bought this farmer’s market corn to make the fabulous corn chowder that the cooking teacher had his class make last week at camp.