Photos from Recent Walks
We’ve had some pleasant weather lately, and it has been good to get out in it. I see compositions everywhere are you can see here…
Polly Castor
When the Emperor Was Divine (Book Review)
This books does not take long to read, but it is deeply affecting. I give it five stars.
Bits and Clips for February 2017
Our respective perspectives are equally important, and we all are desperately needed right now! Even though some of this is quite challenging, I hope you find something here that is interesting, thought provoking, helpful, encouraging, or inspiring:
Movie Review: The Eagle Huntress
This film is about a culture so very different from our own that I found every instant of it fascinating. You might too.
I am in this Camera Works Juried Show
My photo above is in the Camera Works Juried Show at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists from February 25 until March 26.
Recipe for a Modern Comfort Food
With the ingredients of light coconut milk and cashew butter, this is rich without being heavy, as well as very deliciously flavorful without being at all spicy.
I Bought a New Car!
So I bought this bright red Honda Sport turbo Hatchback that gets 39 miles/gallon and has only 22 miles on it (much of which was driven by us). It is my first ever new car ever.
A Poem by Wistawa Szymborska
On this third planet of the sun
among the signs of bestiality
a clear conscience is Number One.
New Abstract Pastel: Confidence
Here is my new abstract pastel titled Confidence. It is 18″ x 24″ and done in pastel.
What You are Entitled to
“I care not what you believe; not one atom do I care; the one important thing for me to know is this – that you are entitled to…
Movie Review: Lion
It is about the indomitability of the human spirit, and about never giving up. We absolutely loved it and give it five stars.
Cauliflower Hash Recipe with Spiced Cashews
This is both different and delicious, however it is enhanced with some ingredients not in everyone’s pantry: curry leaves and garam marsala, both shown in photos below.
February Flowers Around Our House
It makes me so happy coming downstairs in the morning to such gracious beauty. I am very grateful to be surrounded by so many flowers in February!
New Sgraffito Ceramics out of the Kiln
Here are some pottery things I made and carved (sgraffito) before Christmas that are finally now just out of the kiln.
Little Separate Things (a new poem by Polly Castor)
Snow gently fluttering
down, a feathery white
monochromatic veil, flickering
over everything, hushing…
A Valentine for You
My heart is FULL of appreciation for you!
I hope you have a terrific day!
Feel cherished because you are!