This page represents February 3, 2010 to February 14, 2010.
See close-ups of recent entries below.
Enjoy!
Polly Castor
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Above and below see what my Valentine’s cards look like this year.
(I was intrigued with the idea of hearts woven…)
Anyway, I made this one for all of you!
I hope you have a great day full of LOVE!
My Youngest’s “Golden Birthday”
A “golden birthday” is the one birthday when you turn the number you were born on. So since my youngest turned 13 today on the thirteenth, it was her “golden birthday.” As of today, all three of my children are teenagers; it hardly seems possible! We had a wonderful day… Last night, our daughter saw … Read more
My New Poem: “Dull”
Dull I feel pathetic poor and covetous surrounded by affluence and the freedom it affords. Pressing my nose against the window standing empty on the outside wallowing beyond desire – bleak and inadequate, ponderously paltry… I senselessly strive to be legitimate in the face of self satisfaction wanting to be generous with only immateriality to … Read more
Movie Review: Rivers and Tides
Am I alone in not having heard of Andy Goldsworthy? What a delight. I’m SO inspired! This documentary of this Scottish man’s sculptural art in (and with) nature is wonderful. What he did in this movie with dandelions, and then later with sheep’s wool was so jaw-droppingly gorgeous, it left me feeling somewhat stunned.
Doodles (Mostly in Church)
As I’ve said before… doodling helps me concentrate. Here are my latest ones, mostly done in church…
Recipe: Wild Rice with Bacon, Almonds and Mushrooms
Looking to eat more whole grains? This wild rice is a good wintery dish. Sightly heavier than I usually go for, this is hearty rib-sticking fare for cold days. Wild Rice with Bacon 2 thick slices of bacon 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 pound oyster or Shitake mushrooms, washed, patted dry and coarsely … Read more
My New Painting: “Fertility”
Here is my newest painting titled Fertility. It’s a bit of a departure from the other paintings I’m working on. I hope you like it.
So Today was my Birthday
So today was my birthday. There was no fanfare, no surprise parties on yachts encircling Manhattan, no two-seater, bright orange Porsche convertible sitting in the driveway with a big bow on it, no dazzling diamonds, nor all expense paid tickets to Switzerland or New Zealand. Which of these things would I have preferred?
Movie Review: Up in the Air
I went to this move on the strength of my pottery teacher’s recommendation, and the fact that I like George Clooney. In this film, Clooney is a frequent flyer for a firm that lays people off, and in one year he clocks more miles than it takes to get to the moon, flying 325 days of the year.
What Oprah Knows for Sure
I admire Oprah and the authenticity she has stood for; she has been an example to America that authenticity can be profitable, and I applaud that in anyone. I also admire her courage and willingness to publicly explore her spirituality, her can-do attitude, her love for books, and her faith in what is good and right.
Book Review: Sweetgum Knit Lit Society/ Knit for Love
When I read the first of these two books, I was unsure if it was good enough to review here, but I liked it enough to read it’s sequel which I thought was even better.
Thirteenth Page Done in My New Box-A-Day Art Journal
This page represents January 22, 2010 to February 2, 2010 See close-ups of recent entries below. Enjoy!
Poetry by Wislawa Szymborska
This poet won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1996, and this is the first book of her poems that I’ve read. Her work was recommended to me by Julie Bogart, the author of my daughter’s writing curriculum, as something she particularly enjoys for herself, so I looked it up on inter-library loan. I found … Read more
Photos of Ice on the River
We’ve had lots of rain, followed by snow and low frigid temperatures. The river is surging fast, but fringed with ice sculptures and prismatic shards. These pictures were taken late yesterday afternoon. Enjoy…
Gallery Show: Hans Hofmann & George McNeil
We got up to this show in Kent, Connecticut at the Morrison Gallery (click here for their website) on the last day only to hear that it has been extended two weeks, if you still want to get to see it. 9666
Recipe: Apple Muffins with Oat Bran and Dates
From previous blog posts, I’ve been requested to share the recipe for these muffins. They are also a satisfying breakfast, full of whole grain and fruit.