Fostering a new renaissance through creativity, authenticity, spirituality, and art
Polly Castor 
– I haven’t seen this classic, five star film in decades and thoroughly enjoyed seeing it again. “A man is never a failure if he has friends,” is an interesting moral. He may never have gotten off and done all the grand things he imagined, but he fulfilled his responsibilities and made a difference to … Read more
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I brought my two daughters to the photographer when we had my son’s senior picture taken,
– This is a young adult book about the relationship of Charles Darwin with his wife Emma. It highlights his wrestling with the implications of his theory in light of his wife’s faith. The two viewpoints are contrasted as opposites, but somehow within the marriage both supported by love. Their brood of ten children, seven … Read more
– Here is today’s abstract painting in acrylic with eleven details shown below. – (Prints of the work are available here)
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In the Christian Science church, kids are eligible to attend Sunday School until they are 20 years old, after which time they attend the concurrent Sunday service with the adults.
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My youngest has recently been studying evolution. This is a hot topic amongst homeschoolers where many teach “Creationism” and not evolution
– This series of cookbooks is wonderful. I love the saturated color on every page, and the bird’s eye view photography of the ingredients as well as each and every step. If you are looking for a cookbook for someone who resonates with pictures more than text, this is your solution. My library had the … Read more
– While not at all thrilled with these recent doodles in ink, they have aspects I like… –
– I am celebrating today that my son’s college applications are all submitted! This process was grueling not only for him, but especially for homeschooling parents like myself who are responsible for the school reports, transcript, and the detailed course descriptions that college counselors and school administrators are paid to provide. Today he applied to … Read more
– Today, I realized an oversight: I have never plugged my husband’s blog here on mine. His is called The Bible Speaks to You, 19855
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Today I went to the annual meeting of the Association of Religious Communities (ARC). I am active on my local Ridgefield Clergy Association;
– Bonnie Ware, was a palliative nurse, caring for many dying people during the last weeks of their lives. 19809
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Here is an exercise I did in oil pastel of the four basic elements of air, earth, water and fire.
– Porcelain and stone three ducks quizzically wonder and chat about life. Do moving feathers squawking beaks, and paddling feet define what is real? Inanimate things have essential qualities infused with God too. Why do some discount a whole range of ideas as just illusion? Good is everywhere: we are beautiful, serene, inspired and meek. … Read more
– My 9th grade homeschooler is deeply engaged with the periodic table at the moment. In the process we have discovered an online resource I wanted to share with you. The University of Nottingham has created a video for each element and you can watch them for free at www.periodicvideos.com. Just click on an element … Read more
