Our Son Surprises His Sister
Our son surprised his sister by coming unexpectedly to her graduation. We were in on this surprise and helped facilitate it, but it was priceless to see his sister’s delight on his arrival.
Polly Castor
Our Daughter Graduates with Her Master’s
Today our daughter graduated from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University with her Master’s in Public Administration. We are so proud of her diligence, excellence, values, and accomplishments. She truly glorifies God!
New Large Abstract Oil Painting Titled “Eureka”
This was done in a burst of sustained prayerful meditation last Friday. No pun intended, it was a bit of a breakthrough piece. It depicts the immediate object of understanding, and is titled “Eureka.”
June 2014 Bits and Clips
Here are the articles, blogs, podcasts and videos from this month that I felt were worth sharing. I hope you find something enjoyable, inspiring, intriguing or
Photos of Wet Cabbage Leaves
I was also fascinated with the play of early morning light around and through the wet leaves – so much so that I had to run and get my camera.
Ten Myths About Teaching Kids Writing
I felt like this list of myth-busting summed it up fairly well and that it can be applied to adults too.
Proud of My Sister
I am very proud to report that my oldest sister has been named the Outstanding Biology Teacher of the Year for the whole state of North Carolina.
Movie Review: Words and Pictures
I enjoyed this movie and give it four stars. It is about an English teacher and an Art teacher in a private prep High School that compete between classrooms over what is more powerful and important: words or pictures.
Book Review: The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet
This is a remarkable historical novel set at the cusp of the nineteenth century on the Dutch trading post of Dejima outside Nagasaki, Japan.
Recipe: Summer Squash with Sauce, Pine Nuts & Parmesan
This is a wonderfully delicious vegetarian meal or could also be offered as a excellent family style side dish.
Three New Abstract Paintings
Here are my three most recent paintings. I’ve been trying some new techniques so have been working smaller.
Lovely Day with the Father of My Children
All three of our children were far flung in three different states today, but my husband and I had a nice day celebrating Father’s Day together.
Movie Review: Chef
My expectations were not high for this movie but I loved it. To my surprise, I give it five stars, overlooking suggestions to rank it lower because of profanity, or because of the improbability of a food blog going viral, or to simply trivialize it because it is not “important.”
Photos of Flowers in Our Yard
Here are the flowers that are blooming in our yard. I delight in the fragrances and the variety of colors!
Book Review: The Invention of Wings
I loved this book and give it five stars. It is probably the best novel I will have read this year, and that is quite a statement in June!