Book Review: Wild
This book is about a troubled young lady who hiked 1,100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail by herself. I found it to be a compelling read, although like her feet, it rubbed raw in places.
Polly Castor
Photos of Virginia at New Pond Farm
We are enjoying having our oldest home between college and grad school. Here she is with us on a lovely evening last weekend at New Pond Farm.
Art by Robert Sauber
Robert Sauber is an accomplished artist who did the paintings of the New Pond Farm cows below. You can check Robert’s work out on his website here. New Pond Farm hosted him doing an art demo which I attended. Here are the highlights: First, I was intrigued that he neither uses linseed oil nor any … Read more
I’m in this New Pond Farm Art Show
I’m in this charming New Pond Farm Art Show. You can see the whole invitation at the bottom, and if you are local, I encourage you to come see the show in person and buy something, as proceeds go fund New Pond Farm’s wonderful non-profit educational mission. My painting in the show is the … Read more
Poem by Kahil Gibran: Your Children
Your Children Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. … Read more
Recipe: Crustless Leek and Gruyere Quiche
This recipe couldn’t be more easy. The result is very custardy in texture, and the leftovers taste just as good it does fresh from the oven. Leek and Gruyere Quiche 4-6 leeks, chopped, white part only 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 large eggs 2 1/2 cups whole milk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch … Read more
Book Review: Spy in a Little Black Dress
This book was a pleasant surprise. I found it on the library’s new book shelf, and didn’t expect to like it as well as I did. It is the second in a series and you may wish to begin with the first, titled Paris to Die For, which turns out to be well liked too. … Read more
My New Landscape Pastel Step by Step
I did this pastel last weekend. It is 11” x 14” and titled Summer Shade with Lyla. I took care of baby Lyla one morning a week last summer and this is where we hung out. I loved this view of New Pond Farm, so when I was invited to paint something for their up-coming … Read more
Photos at the Heirloom Seed Festival
My husband, an avid organic gardener, took me today to the third annual Heirloom Seed Festival. We heard some good music, talked to some wonderful people, and came away with lots of tomato plants, some sweet peppers, and flower seeds. We had a great time!
Photos of Our New Library
A while back I rejoiced with demolition photos, celebrating that our local library would finally be finished. Well here it is! Saved from the old library is the great chair our daughter is sitting in below: I used to sit in it and read to her when she was in the itty bitty one beside … Read more
Sources for Free eBooks
As we head into a long holiday weekend, I thought it would be a good time to share some great sources for free ebooks. Project Gutenberg has 42,000 free ebooks available for download that were previously published by professional publishers but have expired copyrights. Manybooks.net has 29,000 free ebooks for Kindle, Nook and iPad. Feedbooks.com … Read more
Recipe: Thyme and Garlic Roasted Shrimp
This is a very easy and useful dish to have in your back pocket because it is both quick and delicious. We are partial to the shrimp from Argentina sold by Trader Joe’s as they have much better flavor and texture than other varieties. Thyme and Garlic Roasted Shrimp 2 tablespoons olive oil 10-12 … Read more
Featured Artist: Sonia Agosti
I have been enjoying this artwork by Italian artist Sonia Agosti. I love the vigorous swipes of paint and the immediacy of the color. I feel something is clearly communicated here that words are insufficient for. There is an intensity in her that I resonate with, and looking at these paintings makes me want to … Read more
Poem by Woodruff Smith: Genesis 1 or Genesis 2
Genesis 1 or Genesis 2 Where did it begin This idea called you? In Genesis 1, Or Genesis 2? Which one of these concepts Will prove to be true? If you know what is what, Do you know who is who? In Genesis 1 in the 26th verse There’s a man with never a taint’ … Read more
Last Kid’s Forum as We Know It
Our homeschooling group has held a Kid’s Forum presentation group every month of the school year for the last twelve years that we have routinely participated in, as we have been an active part of this group since the beginning. The most recent eleven years we’ve met at a church hall a block from my … Read more
Some Quotes about Children and Education
I’ve collected these quotes about children and education from Facebook friends…
Enjoy!