Grace Notes # 58 (with Photos)
I am furthering my ongoing goal of appreciating such a continuous, overflowing abundance of random good.
Polly Castor
Iced Oatmeal Gingerbread Cookies (Recipe)
These are delicious and satisfying, homey and yummy. We make the dough into balls and freeze them, first on a cookie sheet with parchment, and then transferred to a bag or container. Then we can cook them a few at a time, “as needed,” since they are most delicious, warm, right from the oven. Bake … Read more
I’m in the Lyme Art Association Show
The venue is beautiful, so if you’d like to stop by, the show will be up until the second week of April.
Love the Most Powerful Defense (Keith Collins Quote)
Be clear about who we are and what we want, where we’re going and how we’re thinking, and what and whom we worship.
Hike Photos from Huntington State Park (Late Winter 2025)
I’ve been to Huntington precious little this winter, but the snow and ice have mostly melted, except for on the lakes and the most compacted parts of the trails.
Human Gap? (Quote by Katherine May)
Good comes in an enormous spectrum, and don’t close yourself off to lots of it because you’ve got your blinders on in the name of accomplishment.
I’m in this “Pastels Plus” Show
This is a strong show, and it is clear that pastel artists are much more innovative when encouraged to have a mixed media element in their work.
The Psychology of Money (Book Review)
How you manage your money is just as important as how much you make.
Joy is an Act of Resistence (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Resist by insisting on being happy, regardless.
Spaghetti Squash with Mediterranean Lentils and Veggies
This is really good, and these are leftovers we look forward to.
No Personality (Quote by Mary Baker Eddy)
Your lifelong mistake has been your strong sense of personality.
Recent Black and White Photographs
Here is what winter has looked like around here for the last two months.
Bits and Clips for February 2025
I hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, inspires, supports, educates, or motivates you.
The Road to Marrakesh (New Large Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
This is the first painting to come out of our travel to Morocco last December.
Tips on How to Say No to Others
Get comfortable defining and defending your own priorities and boundaries, and avoid over extending yourself.