Month: January 2022
Three New Non-Objective Abstractions in my Artist Journal
This kind of work adds to my understanding of how materials influence a piece’s outcome, as well as generates new ideas of how to use them in future work.
Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes, Feta, and Mint (Recipe)
This recipe is a seriously good recipe, and one you’ll be delighted to have in your repertoire.
Home is Heaven (with Amaryllis Photos)
Let’s take that definition of heaven and equate it with our homes here and now, instead of thinking of heaven as some far off event.
The Bookshop of Second Chances (Book Review)
This book’s only true fault is its frothy unimportance, but I love a feel good ending.
All You Need are These (Quote by Marcus Aurelius)
Needed in the present moment: certainty of judgement, action for the common good, and an attitude of gratitude.
Princess Book Recommendations and Their Result
Here are some of our favorite princess books, none of which include Disney.
Sense and Sensibility (Movie Review of 2008 BBC Version)
I heartily recommend this adaptation, and give it five stars. If you are like me and somehow missed this stellar two part series that is a vast improvement on previous versions, you’ll be glad to see it.
New Day’s Lyric (Poem by Amanda Gorman)
Come over, join this day just begun. For wherever we come together, we will forever overcome.
December Hike Photos from Huntington State Park 2021
This past month my hikes included daughters and goats!
New Year’s Resolution and Goals for 2022
This resolution is a natural response to what I’ve learned in my previous two resolutions…
