Just Around the House, Early in the Morning (Poem by Mary Oliver)
Though I have been scorned for it
let me never be afraid to use the world beautiful.
Month: March 2026
Zucchini Noodles with Tomato Cream Sauce (Recipe)
This is a quick and versatile recipe, which is a good, light base for any protein, or a welcome side dish.
Zaria Forman (Featured Artist)
I had the privilege of being in a group chat with Zaria Forman this week. I have long known about her incredible large scale pastels of icebergs, but I was delighted to find out she’s a wonderful person too– very real and forthcoming.
Three Good Books about Making Art Materials
Making the art materials yourself is an art in itself. By being creative about the elements you use, you can achieve the unique results you are after.
Summary of Facts, Concerns, and Links about AI
All this is troubling, and snowballing very quickly. I advocate trying not to use AI, or at least switching to Claude, which as a company seems to have more of a conscience.
I’m in this Connecticut Pastel Society Show
In this post you can see my favorites in the show. I particularly like the two abstracted rock paintings.
A Blessing (by John O’Donohue)
May the light of your soul guide you. May the light of your soul bless the work you do with the secret love and warmth of your heart.
Consider Yourself Kissed (Book Review)
This book depicts the average struggles families go through to give everyone what they need. This is particularly true for women and mothers…
Halibut with Saffron Tomatoes and Fennel (Recipe)
This is quick and easy and good enough for company.
Are You Using What You Already Know? (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Doing more is way more potent than knowing more or obtaining more.
My Notes from the Better Together Conference
Non-violence in a love-centered way to thinking, acting and engaging that leads to personal, cultural, and societal transformation.
Principles of Nonviolence
Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people. It is active nonviolent resistance to evil. It is assertive spiritually, mentally and emotionally.
I’m in this Pastel Plus Show 2026
I was pleased to be included in the 2026 Pastel Plus show, which is a show focusing on works that utilize pastel along with other mixed media.
The Sound of the Genuine (Howard Thurman Quote)
The sound of the genuine is flowing through you. Don’t be deceived and thrown off by all the noises that are a part even of your dreams (and) your ambitions that you don’t hear the sound of the genuine in you.