New Artist Journal Pages in my Square Sketchbook
January seems to be a time to warm up this way, and I’ve been trying to get back into the daily habit of it, while I wait for larger, formal work to burst through onto the scene.
Polly Castor
My Heart Goes Out to LA
I want you to know– especially you southern Californians that are experiencing the devastation of the recent fires– that I’ve been praying for you.
Black and White Photos of Morocco
Our recent trip to Morocco was a feast of opportunities to take black and white photographs.
Morocco: Marrakesh Gardens, Museums, Shopping, and Goodbyes
So grateful for this wonderful trip. It has been AMAZING!
Morocco: Cooking Class and Buying a Rug
My heart heard the heart of the artist, and I knew unwaveringly that I was supposed to get it.
Morocco: The Todra Gorge and the Skoura Oasis
The sheer cliffs of the Todra gorge were stunning and the Skoura Oasis recuperative.
Morocco: On Camels (and Glamping) in the Sahara Desert
The leggy camel shadows, together with the cadence of the ride, and the changing colors of the sand depending on how the light hit it, was the stuff memories are made of.
Morocco: Mountains, Oasis, and Fossils
During Pangaea, Morocco was connected to the American southwest at the Gulf of Mexico, and I was familiar with their rocks and fossils, which are similar to ours there.
Morocco: Monkeys, Nomads, and Date Palms in the Atlas Mountains
Headed to the Sahara, we crossed the Atlas Mountains. On the way, in the cedar groves in the national park, we saw monkeys. Then we visited nomads in their cozy, makeshift home; they radiated happiness and humble pride. We had lunch in a private home where we watched the bread being made and cooked over … Read more
Morocco: Roman Ruins at Volubilis
See these photos of the well preserved 2000 year old Roman Ruins in Volubilis.
Morocco: Chefchaouen (the Blue City)
Here are lots of photos of our day exploring Chefchaouen, the famous blue city.
Morocco: A Rainbow and the Mosque Craftsmanship
Check out in my photos this incredible space and its artisanship, as well as our rainbow blessing.
We Went to Morocco in December!
Our older daughter invited me to go with her to Morocco in December and we had a great time.
Grace Notes #57 (with Photos)
I am furthering my ongoing goal of appreciating such a continuous, overflowing abundance of random good.