The Moor (Poem by R.S. Thomas)
It was like a church to me.
I entered it on soft foot,
Breath held like a cap in the hand.
It was quiet.
Year: 2026
Kale, Tuna, White Bean, and Pecan Salad (Recipe)
This is yummy and quick and easy to make. It keeps well in the refrigerator as leftovers to use as a quick side dish, but is hearty enough for a main dish.
Recent Pages in my Artist Journal
I can’t recommend strongly enough keeping an artist journal as a means to mental health, a way to work things out, a way to de-stress and settle your thought, a way of release, and an outlet for some tinkering and some fun.
Atomic Habits (Book Review with Notes)
If you actually put any of this into practice, this information can be incredible. I hope you leverage it to be who you want to be.
Horsepower (New Conceptual Painting in Pastel)
The head is wagging back and forth while pushing forward with strength and tenacity.
What I Heard Her Say (Poem by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer)
It is true, you are too much for some—
especially those who have not yet learned
they carry the sea inside them.
More than the Slightest Ways (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Words and thoughts may be only the slightest ways to pray.
Bits and Clips for January 2026
I hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, informs, inspires, supports, educates, or motivates you.
Recalibrating (New Painting in Pastel and Ink)
A swirl of making mental adjustments, adjusting to external factors, assessing and abstractly adapting. That’s what’s being expressed here.
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (Series Book Review)
Compare this series to a cross between Pride and Prejudice and Anne of Green Gables; it is at once lighthearted and substancial.
Lentil Soup with Rosemary, Butternut Squash, and Chard (Recipe)
This soup has all the sustaining coziness of winter in a bowl.
Joy Cometh in the Morning (New Pastel Painting)
To counter the oppressive darkness of the news, this new painting of mine refers to a phrase from Psalms 30:5: “weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Snow Photos
The snow is up now over the wheel wells on our cars in the driveway, and shoveling out will commence later today.
Today’s Scriptural Selection from the Message Version of the Bible
My scriptural Selection today from the Message version of the Bible for the lesson on Truth:
Blog is Back Up After Technical Difficulties
Thank God! The blog is back up! Yes, we are still alive and well over here! My absence was only a technical glitch!
Clementine Cake (Naturally Gluten Free Recipe)
This recipe was a hit – so moist, simple, and flavorful…
Flaky Biscuits (Recipe)
This is your purely perfect, simple, no-skill required, straight-forward, always welcome, everyday but company worthy biscuit, especially delightful when eaten with our easy homemade jam…