Thanksgiving (Poem by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer)
I want to serve you full choruses of hallelujah, oh so wholly
here in this moment. Oh so holy here in this world.
Polly Castor
Mark of the Lion Series (Book Review)
This author, despite her shortcomings, wove an interesting story, with plot twists and interesting characters. It was compelling enough to complete all three books, and be glad I had.
Great Bible Workshops Available
His workshops are warm and discussion based, undogmatic, inclusive, engaging, and encourage questioning.
Love Regardless of Worthiness (Thomas Merton Quote)
What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy.
Leaf Litter Photos (& a Lesson on Mindfulness)
Let it be a lesson on mindfulness, so none of us miss all the small gems of choreographed moments we can witness in nature each day. Instead of pinning away for what isn’t, let’s relish what is.
Praying About the California Fires
Even if you are not a Christian Scientist, or not even a believer in the divine, I urge you to read this whole article now:
Two New Abstract Expressionist Paintings
I do think you can get from these abstract expressionistic works my general mental state, and see how I was feeling, so expressionism is not without a subtle content of its own.
The Difference Between Self-care and Selfishness
Doing something that benefits you alone is selfish. Doing something that enables you to give more to those around you is self-care. (Only you know the difference.)
As Thyself (poem by Sandra Luerssen Hoerner)
Then I knew I loved my neighbor
even better than before,
for now I loved him as myself
and loved myself much more.
Excessive Planning is a Form of Unbelief
I did not design the human mind to figure out the future. That is beyond your capability. I crafted your mind for continual communication with me.
Recent Black and White Photos
Ironically, being hyper sensitive to both color and light means I also see value contrast everywhere, which is the heart and soul of black and white photography.
Our Favorite Rub for Tuna Steaks (Recipe)
Since guests repeatedly ask for this recipe (which by the way I created completely on my own) here it is.
The Web (Chief Seattle Quote)
We did not weave the web of life; we are just a strand in it.
Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.
Please Vote Today
I vote for civility, integrity, diversity, equality, freedom of choice as well as freedom of speech and freedom of religion, fairness, virtue, intelligence, increasingly assertive stewardship of the natural environment, progress, individual health as…
Renaissance National Pastel Show 2018
Every year the Connecticut Pastel Society hosts a national show titled Renaissance in Pastel. It is a juried show, and is tough to get in.