Watercolors Done at the Quarry
One of the things I promised my 15 year old this summer is to take time each day for her to swim at the Quarry. I have not only made good on this promise, but
Movie Review: Brave
My husband is a Pixar fan and he was the driving force behind seeing this film. We enjoyed it. I’d give it four stars; the stunning animation was done so…
Other Photos from Sidewalk Sale
Yesterday I posted photos of people I was cherishing at our sidewalk sale. Here are the other photographs I took at that event…
Photos of People at Sidewalk Sale
Today my daughter and I walked around our local sidewalk sale. She poured over beaded creations, getting some expert advice, while I people watched, loving and blessing each and every one. Here are some of the folks I saw… only one of which I know. I absolutely love the first photo below!
Easy-to-Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
I have made hard-boiled eggs for years and haven’t had trouble peeling them until recently. I then learned that eggs which aren’t as fresh peel easier and I realized that now that I’m buying organic and local eggs they are too fresh for pretty peeling. Are you also frustrated with lumps of egg clinging … Read more
Abundant CSA Produce in July
Our 15 year old daughter works on this CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) at New Pond Farm, and we get a share. Above is one week’s worth, a couple weeks ago. Today, when I went to pick up my daughter, I took the photos below of the packing process. Below, you can see the 20 bins … Read more
My Newest Pottery Bowl
I’m pleased with this most recent bowl I made, both the shape and the glaze. I carved out the bottom as is shown below…
My New Poem: Morning After Hard Rain
Moist, sultry air/ Soggy flowers, dripping trees/ Grass steaming misty in early sun/ Wooden benches saturated/ Birds coming out of hiding…
Photos of Beekeepers
It was fascinating watching these three women beekeepers at work. I overheard one say that being involved with the whole process of harvesting honey was…
New Pond Farm Shakespeare 2012
Here are my photos of New Pond Farm’s Shakespeare production. This is the result of their three week camp for middle schoolers, and this year they did The…
Giving Myself Permission Not to Finish These Two Books
Reading books is a glorious oasis for me, which is why it was an unexpected revelation that I actually didn’t have to finish these two perfectly fine books.
Book Review: Last Man in Tower
This book seemed to take forever for me to get through. I read this because I had found this author’s previous book, The White Tiger, thought provoking.
Movie Review: The September Issue
If you loved the movie The Devil Wore Prada, you may wish to see this movie too. It’s about the real editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour, who is considered