Polly Castor
Our Daughter’s Pottery Made at College
I know the kind of time and skill this array of pieces represents; the scope and quantity of her work in this wheel-throwing class in just a few short months is amazing.
Quotes from Spirituality of Gratitude
I found it enjoyable to consider the favorite topic of gratitude from another perspective.
Connecticut Pastel Society Renaissance Show 2015
Here are some photos I took at the opening of this fabulous pastel show put on by the Connecticut Pastel Society.
30 Thanksgiving Vegetable Recipes for Vegans, Vegetarians, and Sides
Whether you are a vegan, a vegetarian, or just are looking for some vegetable side dishes, these recipes will make any Thanksgiving meal more delicious.
Rowayton Seaside Homes at Sunset
These homes, originally whaler’s homes from long ago, are fascinating in their many shapes and configurations.
Restaurant Review in Concord, Mass: Main Streets Market and Cafe
I wish we had this place where I live, and it is worth going out of your way for.
Gift Idea for Knitters: 750 Knitting Stitches
If you know a knitter, or even a would-be knitter, this would make an awesome gift.
Featured Artist: Rick Stevens
This time of year, when there are just a few leaves left on the trees, reminds me of the artwork of Rick Stevens.
Movie Review: Suffragette
This film chronicles the story of the British suffragette movement in London a little over 100 years ago. It is important to get a glimpse of what sacrifices were made to garner rights we have today.
Stop Us/Them Thinking
We must choose to consciously put a stop to polarized thinking of every stripe, and begin to fastidiously embrace all of God’s creation with everlasting, unconditional love.
Stunning Sunset in Boston
I had a great time in Boston over the weekend and loved this stunning sunset with the skyline.
Message Bible (John 3:1-12): Submit to the Original Creation
Unless a person submits to this original creation—the ‘wind-hovering-over-the-water’ creation, the invisible moving the visible, a baptism into a new life—it’s not possible to enter God’s kingdom.
Inseparability as a Quality of Spirit
As a newly “empty-nester” all my fledglings have flown, but a sense of togetherness still remains.
New York City in Black and White
I had fun seizing some of the many opportunities to take black and white photos while recently in New Your City. It is a place of contrasts, as you can see in the photos in this post.
New Abstract Pastel: Ascending to the Great Heart of Love
While I have a lot of experience doing abstract art, I have not done many in soft pastel. This is a situation I am beginning to remedy with this 18″ x 22″ work on archival pastel board, titled Ascending to the Great Heart of Love.