Photos from Secrest Arboretum
When visiting my sister and her husband over Easter break, they took us to Secrest Arboretum, which is owned by Ohio State University on a large tract of farmland near Wooster Ohio.
Visiting the Cleveland Art Museum
I was delightfully surprised by how marvelous the Cleveland Art Museum is. They have one of my favorite Van Gogh paintings! Who knew?
The Robe (Book Review)
I can’t say enough good things about this book, and I give it an enthusiastic five stars. I think everyone should read this Christian classic.
Not Dead but Risen (New Easter Poem by Polly Castor)
Like our Way-Shower, be vibrantly resuscitated, rejuvenated and reassured by your permanent coexistence with our Creator.
Grace Notes #5
I am furthering my ongoing goal of appreciating such a continuous, overflowing abundance of random good. I’ve even taken photographs of some of them as shown in this post…
Agony (New Good Friday Poem by Polly Castor)
Forgiveness is always justified, even today when it looks so very dark and glowering…
Brandywine Falls with My Sister
We walked to Brandywine Falls in Cuyahoga National Park and there was tons of water spilling over it!
Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms (Recipe)
Roasting mushrooms in balsamic lends a depth of flavor that allows them to be the star of the recipe instead of only a backup player. And thankfully here the texture is not rubbery but succulent instead.
Featured Artist: Textile Collage by Amanda Richardson
Where I hand print my collage papers, she hand dyes fabrics–satins,velvets and silks–instead.
Be a Celebrator not a Critic
Always remember there is a human being on the other end of every exchange and behind every cultural artifact being critiqued.
The Touch of the Master’s Hand (poem by Myra Brook Welch)
‘Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer
Thought it scarcely worth his while
To waste much time on the old violin,
But held it up with a smile.
Kohlrabi Salad with Beets and Fruit
This light and delicious salad is completely original. I combined grated kohlrabi with roasted beets, apples, and blueberries, and it was an instant favorite over here.
Reaching for the Light (new abstract landscape painting)
I love how huge trees reach for the light, as well as the dramatic perspective of looking up. There are some spiritual lessons in that, I would say.
Crocus at Last!
Now, almost all the snow is gone, and these beauties are adorning our lawn, more vigorous than ever. What joy these crocus sing of!
The Winning Team (a new poem by Polly Castor)
I’m in the end zone rooting for the winning team.
I encourage and beckon those on the field
I’m in this Ridgefield Guild of Artists Show
As seen above, two of my tree series are in a show that opened last weekend at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists.