Book Review: Artist’s Journal Workshop
Even though this book doesn’t come close to my favorite book on art journaling, I still liked it, and give it 4 stars. It made me want to get regular about…
Polly Castor
I Donated this New Painting of Mine
Each year, artists in the Ridgefield Guild of Artists paint on a theme and donate their works to the Guild to be sold during Festive Home Show as a fundraiser.
Book of Common Prayer on Elections
“Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech you that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of your favor and…
Consignment Store Photos
Last weekend we visited this consignment store while we were cooling our heals before a dinner date. Unexpectedly, we scored something a relative wanted for…
New Poem: An Ode to Sandy
When I was five I walked by myself each day to kindergarten/ after being shown the seven block route only once./ Not so much afraid as lonely, I took to…
Newspaper Article by me: Uncontentious Elections
The Christian Science church encourages its members to think for themselves, which often means we don’t always agree on everything, but we have
Our Power Restored by a Crew from Alabama
We spent all day watching this wonderful crew of five who came all the way from Alabama with multiple trucks to restore power in Connecticut. First they removed
Getting the Trees off the Lines
First, some electricians disconnected our electrical wires so they were no longer live. Next, tree service guys came to cut the trees off the lines. Then the…
Games by Candlelight
Living by candlelight, you can see us here reading, painting, doing Bible study, crocheting, eating halloween candy and mostly playing games.
Our Pines Bring Down Lines in Hurricane Sandy
Two of our pine trees came down last night about 7:00 pm during hurricane Sandy, missing our neighbor’s house by 18”.
Statistics from 1906
I unearthed a list of these statistics (compiled anonymously) regarding 1906. I felt it was interesting to see how different things were then.
Links for the First Half of History (Mostly in Picture Books)
Last night I spent some time helping a homeschooler figure out some great picture books for the first half of world history. Here are the links I rustled up…
Photos from an Autumn Walk with Our Youngest
This “photo walk” with our youngest was a sheer delight!
Pearl Buck Quote: The Secret of Joy in Work
“The secret of joy in work is contained in one word – excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.”
Book Review: Imagine- How Creativity Works
After reading this book on the latest science regarding creativity, it is no miracle that I’m creative. I daydream, meditate, and make connections between disparate fields.
Poem by me: A Torch to Light My Way
The tree is ablaze/ in the early morning rays/ its smokeless branches/ are flames/ licking/ the soaring blue heavens/ which…