Book Review: Venetia
I have to agree with Publisher’s Weekly when they say that Heyer is the next best thing to Jane Austin.
Polly Castor
New York City at Night
Loving light as I do, it was fun to photograph New York City at night. I was fascinated with the rhythm and reflection of colored light that created spontaneous compositions against a dark backdrop.
The New Whitney Museum
The current exhibit was a Frank Stella retrospective, and we also saw paintings from the permanent collection, including work by Edward Hopper, Georgia Okeefe, Amsel Adams, Stewart Davis, Willem de Kooning, Helen Franenthaler, etc.
Restaurant Recommendation: Cookshop in NYC
Yay! I’m so glad to have been able to spend two days in New York City with the matron of honor in our wedding, my friend from college…
World Parliament of Religions
One of my blog readers recently attended the Parliament of World Religions, and shared with me some photos and comments to share here.
Newer Children’s Classics
It is good to see these enduring works updated and made accessible again to a whole new generation of readers.
Large New Landscape Painting in Oil: Lake of Colors
I painted this new abstract landscape last week in oil. It is large for me, 24″ x 30,” and titled Lake of Colors. You can see some close up details below.
What We’ve Been Eating Lately
Our first two months of empty nesting, we’ve been enjoying eating what we feel like without having to cater to what any child likes or does not.
Reaching through Divine Love
Now I am no longer feeling like being more spiritually minded projects death to the self. It is feeling more like a quick path to self-fulfillment and the broadest expression of my highest authenticity.
Pumpkins
We bought that 37 pounder in the last two photos from the Farmer’s Market, after seeing it two weeks in a row; I loved the massive stem and its overall stalwart attitude, so it now graces our front step to cheer us on our way.
Glorious October Foliage
As you can tell by the huge amount of photos in this post, I love autumn in Connecticut!
Bits and Clips for October 2015
Here is a summary of much of what I though was worth seeing, reading, or listening to in this past month on the internet, complete with links for your perusal.
Book Review: Lean In
This is a book about cultivating women leaders in the workplace. It is a balanced examination of the issues involved, and is an enlightening, practical, and interesting read.
Recent Black and White Photographs
Taking and studying good black and white photographs is very constructive both to learn about composition and to better understand value relationships in a colorful world.
Recipe: Lentil Walnut Pasta Sauce
This recipe is completely vegan, and my husband loved it, saying that it was good enough for company.