Guadeloupe (Day #2: Beach Day at Saint Anne)
We had some idyllic time on a beautiful beach, reading, swimming, and painting.
Month: December 2022
Guadeloupe (Day 1: Rainforest and Volcano Hike Photos)
For our first day, we headed straight to the heart of Guadeloupe National Park and hiked in the tropical rainforest in the morning, and then climbed the volcano in the afternoon.
Arriving in Guadeloupe!
I’m so very grateful for the bonding time we had, for all the beauty we experienced, and the camaraderie we shared.
Thinking (Poem by Walter D. Wintle)
But soon or late the man who wins, is the one who thinks he can.
Emily Ball (Featured Artist)
I have long heard of internationally acclaimed artist Emily Ball, but finally have taken a deep dive into studying her work. I recommend it!
Picasso’s War (Book Review)
This is a remarkable book describing in detail how two men in succession championed the coming of abstract art to America.
Progress in my Concertina Sketchbook (Sketchbook Ideas #6)
I’ve been having a lot of fun adding color to my black and white start in my concertina sketchbook!
Cider Glazed Celery Root (Recipe)
I had celeriac (celery root) from my farmer’s market, and left over cider, so I thought I’d try this new recipe of Laura Wright’s. I’m so glad I did. Her extra step of searing the celery root before roasting it is marvelous, and the reduced cider mixture takes it over the top. That plate of … Read more
Amazing Grace (Book Review with Quotes)
I’d recommend reading Amazing Grace to anyone who wants to probe Christian vocabulary a little further in the hands of an unabashed, fearlessly direct, open minded, and remarkably cogent writer.
A Change of Plans (New Abstract Pastel)
Sometimes you need to change your plans and it’s all about a graceful pivot.
Hike Photos from Huntington State Park (November 2022)
I love the regular input of nature soothing my psyche, as well as the color and compositional studies the seasons provide.