Spiritual Pep Talk from a College Student
Focus your mind so intently on love. It seems hard in the moment because it’s so tempting to pay attention to the firework display of sorrow for yourself. But is it? Just stop. Breathe.
Polly Castor
New Poem: Turning Over a New Leaf (with Photos)
Catkins emerge
so tenderly
with such a meek beginning
as a foreshadowed precursor
in vibrancy and joy…
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
After a winter like ours, if is a great pleasure to be out walking amidst all this glorious color!
Bits and Clips for April 2015
You can see it has been a full month! Here are the articles, blogs, podcasts and videos from this month that I felt were worth sharing.
Two Handmade Nesting Bowls for Spring
I made these two nesting bowls for spring. I made them on the wheel, then carved the bottoms, glazing them inside with “mystery blue” and on the outside with a layer of turquoise underglaze followed by a layer of chartreuse glaze.
Quote by Bishop John Shelby Spong
After my blog “Uncleanness Cast Out,” this bit of an article was sent to me by a blog reader. It is by an Episcopalian bishop from an article titled, “The Meaning of the Passion Opens into the Meaning of a Resurrection.”
Recent Food Around Here
Photos on this post show what we’ve been eating lately. The links below show (in no particular order) the recipes for what you see here that are already on the blog
Movie Review: Woman in Gold
I enjoyed this movie about the restitution of the Gustav Klimt painting “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer” to it’s rightful owner after it was stolen by the Nazi’s and then re-appropriated by the Austrian government. It is a true story,
Quote About Clearing Clutter
Where there is chaos in your home, there will be chaos reflected in your experience.
Featured Artist: Claire Desjardins
I love Claire Desjardins’ use of abstract color. Check out her work on her website and in this post. At the bottom, too, are a couple shots of her studio.
Our Youngest Chooses to Go to Juniata
Our youngest has chosen to go to Juniata college in south central Pennsylvania, and has sent in her deposit to reserve her place in their class of 2019. She has been attracted to this small, rural, “sciency” liberal arts school all along and it feels like a great fit.
Happy Earth Day
I took a lovely walk this morning and mused that the choosers of a day to celebrate Earth Day were really spot on in selecting this time of year to concentrate on the blessings of our natural wonders.
Poem by Mary Oliver: Spring
In the north country now it is spring and there
Is a certain celebration. The thrush…
Update on My Reading Challenge
Fifteen weeks in, I’m just about on target on my Reading Challenge for 2015. How are you doing? I’m trying for one in each category before I do much doubling up. So far I’ve read a book for 20 out of the 52 categories.
Uncleanness Cast Out
I saw clearly that the Christ did not just cast out that one man’s uncleanness, but everyone’s for all time, including you and me and everybody we pray for.
Photos from a Rugged Hike to a Waterfall
The weather today was the best we’ve had. Our youngest daughter and I enjoyed this hike to this waterfall in Redding, Connecticut, even though the way was not easy. Here are my photos from the day. We delighted in frogs, skunk cabbage, and vibrant moss. Once at the waterfall, we took the time to sketch it.
Juniata’s Ceramics Studio
Laura and I enjoyed getting to see Juniata’s pottery studio today. Here are some photos of it…