Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hope this day and everyday you feel the ever-presence of infinite Love! You certainly are appreciated here!
Polly Castor
Happy Birthday to our Youngest 2019
We are so glad Laura came into our lives, and look forward to finding out what the future orbits of the sun hold in store for her. She’s terrific and very loved!
Celeriac, Cauliflower, Parsnip, and Bean Mash (Recipe)
Looking for a less carb dense option to mashed potatoes that still tastes great but has that same lovely texture? Here it is, complete with some protein from beans.
Love Outwardly and Willingly (Russ Gerber Quote)
Being spiritually-minded is, in a manner of speaking, being globally-minded. It requires dropping narrow, self centered thinking …
12 Rules for Life (Book Review)
I’d give this book only two stars, although most of our (still critical) book discussion group would give it more than that. It is just not productive, and furthermore is frustrating because it is a lost opportunity to actually help someone.
My Birthday 2019
Yesterday was my birthday and I had a lovely but very full day. My husband took me out to lunch and made the lovely slip covers…
Making Found Object Brushes (Mark Making #3)
For my third in this mark making series I am going to try to create unique marks with handmade brushes.
Early February Thaw in Putman Park (Photos)
After sub zero temperatures last week that they called “the arctic blast” the past two days have gotten up into the fifties and seemed extremely balmy.
Acorn Squash and Cabbage Salad with Curry Dressing (Recipe)
Looking to get out of a rut and try something different? Give this fresh, interesting winter salad a try.
I’m in this Madison Art Society Show at the Clinton Library
My black and white painting, titled Isn’t it a Beautiful Day, shown above, is in the Madison Art Society show at the Clinton Library until the end of this month.
Jewels from the Archives (Great New Blog Feature)
I’m excited to announce that what many of you have asked for has come to pass. We now have a new feature on the sidebar of every post called “jewels from the archives”.
Homemade Salmon Burgers (Recipe)
They are hearty and easy to make, and then a breeze for later meals, just letting them sizzle and then be done.
Bits and Clips for January 2019
I hope you find something in all the links and tons of memes below that inspires you, motivates you, encourages you or challenges you.
Field of Dreams (New Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
On a really frigid day last week I felt compelled to paint spring. This is the resulting abstract landscape, which I aptly titled Field of Dreams.
Grace Notes #17 (with Photos)
I am furthering my ongoing goal of appreciating such a continuous, overflowing abundance of random good.