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I’ve looked at and read many of these survey art books. This one that I got from my library is considerably better than most.
Polly Castor
Movie Review: Puss in Boots
– I’ve been working around the clock and my husband thought I needed some time off so offered to take me to the movies. Without many other great options we went to see Puss and Boots in 3D. The artwork and particularly the dance scenes were great, but watching the hundreds of names in the … Read more
Book Review: Scallops
– I don’t often review cookbooks, but this specialty one just on scallops is exceptional in every way. I’ve renewed it so many times from the library, now I’m accruing fines just to keep it around for a few more days! I often order scallops from restaurants when I have the opportunity, and this book … Read more
The Dalai Lama’s 18 Rules for Living
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Here are the Dalai Lama’s eighteen rules for living:
1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
Movie Review: FRESH
– I saw the movie FRESH last night and recommend it. This movie picks up where Food, Inc left off but it is more positive, constructively depicting steps some folks are taking to remedy the systemic problems in our food system. You can go to the movie’s website for more information or to get further … Read more
Photos of Homeschooling
Here are some photos of homeschooling around here. This post was prompted by the classic shot above of my daughter sitting on the kitchen counter
Recipe: Vegetable Soup with Swiss Chard
Ever want to know what to do with the beautiful Swiss chard you see at the store or at farmer’s market? Or maybe, like us you’ve got so much from the garden that you are looking for alternative ways to eat it? This delicious vegetable soup is your happy solution! Vegetable Soup with Swiss chard … Read more
Rilke Quote about Ordinary Days
“If your daily life seems of no account, don’t blame it; blame yourself that you are not poet enough to call forth its treasures. For the creative artist there is no impoverishment and no worthless place.” –Rainer Maria Rilke This quote is an apt summary of this blog where I share a small fraction of … Read more
My Recent Digital Abstract Art
When blog reader Jodi B. showed me some art she had done on her iPad with an app called Brushes that I use as well on my iPhone, I realized it has been a while since I’ve shared my efforts in this direction.
Quotes for National Bible Week
Blog reader Libby shared with me some quotes her friend Karen put in the Palo Alto Reading Room window for National Bible Week, and I thought you might enjoy seeing them:
Thanksgiving 2011
This is what I shared at our town’s ecumenical Thanksgiving service last Tuesday night. Everyone always has these things they can be grateful for! Happy Thanksgiving!
New Poem by Me: Harvest Home
Harvest Home Modern day pilgrims fly in from everywhere; they drive home and come in from the far off pastures bringing their sheaves with them. The original pilgrims were with each other all the time and rejoiced to have food while we regularly having food in abundance are in turn celebrating the rare opportunity of … Read more
Boston’s Flour Bakery
While my high school kids were in all-day classes at MIT last weekend in Boston, a friend and I visited the MIT museum.
Contemporary Wing at the Boston MFA
Last year when I visited the new American Wing in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Contemporary Wing was not open. So this year I returned to see it. Here are some of the best bits with a few close-ups. It is interesting to contemplate that all art was at one time contemporary… … Read more
Degas and the Nude
While my kids were in classes at MIT I saw this show at the Boston Museum of Fine Art. 19572