Poetry is Where We Are Ourselves
Poetry is the human voice, and are we not of interest to each other?
Polly Castor
Book Review: Humans of New York
In this book, the variety of people is fascinating, as are the colors, comments, and costumes.
Quote about Artists Decalcifying Hatred
Art creates spiritual architecture. It alters our cognitive, emotional and spiritual DNA. It decalcifies hatred and small thought often in mere moments.
Views Along California Highway 1
The green hills, rocky cliffs, the Pacific surf, and an ocean sunset, were all special treats to to be missed!
Variety and Wisdom from the National Shell Museum
When we were on Sanibel Island last March we enjoyed a trip to the National Shell Museum. If you are in the area, don’t miss it.
The Print Assemblages of Marion C. Honors
I enjoyed this show done by a Catholic nun named Marion C. Honors.
John Lennon Quote: Fear or Love?
All hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.
Book Review: Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think
Here is a vision of the future where everyone can win. You might be as glad as I was to read about that right now. Let’s actively be part of the solution, instead of discounting about our possible demise.
Irritated? Impatient? Anxious? Try Gratitude Instead
If you are feeling irritated, impatient, or anxious, try focusing on something you can be grateful for instead.
Heron Photos and Poem by Wendell Barry
I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
Recipe: Chickpea Croquettes with Tjatjiki
I hope you give this delicious summer meal a try; it is packed with plant based protein and crowd appeal.
Two Recent Plein Air Pastels
The paint above was done from Chaffinch Island in Guilford, Connecticut. I was attracted the the intensely vibrant greens in the marsh grasses there.
New Poem: Plant yourself in Christ
Be green and supple, fresh and growing, for heaven is like a watered garden.
Update on this Year’s Reading Challenge
Well, I spent the day at the Newtown Library Book Sale, and in the photos you can see some of what I bought. It made me think this would be a good time to update you (it is already midyear!) on how I’m doing on my Reading Challenge for 2016.
