Christmas Links 2016
Merry Christmas! Here are some recent links revenant to the holiday… Wishing you the hope and joy of the season!
Polly Castor
Christmas Creche at the MET
I enjoyed seeing this immense, detailed creche, with all of its tiny vignettes.
2016 Reading Challenge Complete
It has been a bit of a scramble to complete my Reading Challenge for this year, but I’m going to make it! See here what I read this year, with live links to corresponding blog reviews in blue…
Our Daughter’s Empty Bowls Glazed
Many of you wanted to see what her colossal effort looked like glazed, so here they are, before they were packed up for the fundraiser.
Name the Christmas Carol Puzzle
Here is the fun puzzle we had people do at our party, and I thought you might want to try it out on your friends and family as well.
We Hosted the Church Christmas Party
Everyone had a great time and I am very grateful for this small but strong group of wonderful people.
Best Poetry Books for Children and Young Adults
It is a fortunate child who shares these poems with an adult that cares– firelight, fuzzy blankets, cookies, and hot chocolate, are optional additions for added ambiance…
Grateful She Came to Be With Us
She is such a huge blessing both to us and the world, and is a glorious reflection of all of God’s goodness.
Recent Black and White Photos
I love the sharp contrast between black and white and the whole range of subtle grays.
Visiting Van Gogh Up Close
In this post you can see photos of my devoted examination of some of my favorite paintings by Van Gogh.
Jerusalem Exhibit at the MET
The diverse faiths here actually got along much of the time, and their prosperous co-existance spawned one of the most creative periods in history.
Advent is the Name of That Moment
The extraordinary thing that is about to happen is matched only by the extraordinary moment just before it happens.
Recipe: Winter Salad with Eggs and Homemade Dressing
This most recent rendition of a winter salad loosely merges ideas from a French salad nicoise (but no potatoes, tuna, or anchovies please) and a Greek salad (with no oregano or grape leaves please).
New Poem: Dance of the Tide
…flashing white petticoat flounces
flirting with the stalwart ebony rock face…