New Pastel Painting: Meandering Curiosity
This painting expresses my meandering curiosity, contemplative in nature and circuitous in path, full of bright discoveries and grounded in a stable foundation.
Polly Castor
Emmet Fox Quote: God Has No Office Hours
If you turn to God in prayer, without tension, without vehemence, but quietly, steadily, and persistently, results will come.
Food and Fun From Our Holiday Weekend
It seemed like we did a whole lot of eating this weekend, but were surrounded by friends of all varieties from several different corners of our life, as well as beautiful weather and each other. I am very grateful.
Happy Independence Day!
May we all celebrate with hope for a nation we can all be proud of, with one Mind, one heart, dwelling in unity and love.
It’s Not Too Late to Achieve Your Dream
Never tell yourself you’re too old to make it. Never tell yourself you missed your chance. Never tell yourself that you aren’t good enough.
I Have Three Paintings in a Show in Essex
I have three large, bright paintings in an Essex Art Association show at 10 North Main Street, Essex, Connecticut, until July 23.
Bits and Clips for June 2016
Wow, June flew fast! Here is the best I saw, read, or heard on the internet this month.
Two New Handmade Ceramic Vases
Both are carved and highly textural. Both were glazed with very different glazing processes and colors, but interestingly ended up being very similar in hue.
Book Review: Gilead (& Quote About the Fifth Commandment)
This work of fiction requires some quiet, as well a slow pace, to take it in.
I Love These Homeschoolers
I have supported many through the process from bewilderment to success, and it is such a joy to do.
How Love Arrives from All Directions
“Love and ego cannot go together. Knowledge and ego go together perfectly well, but…
6,000 Tweets
I have now done 6,000 tweets on Twitter in seven years. You can see my current Twitter feed
New Abstract Expressionist Painting: Off We Go
“Off We Go” and is about galloping forward on strong impulse, surrounded by light and good thoughts. It is about being free to pursue one’s opportunities with vigor and enthusiasm
Recipe: Kohlrabi Slaw
Never had kohlrabi, or have been wanting to, but didn’t know what to do with it? Give this a try.
New Poem by Me: Summer Solstice
…just the longest day to fill with the sweetest, healthiest liberty…