Fleeting Magnolias
Magnolia blossoms are so sumptuous. Unfortunately this year, with an untimely heat wave these came out early, only to then be browned by a hard freeze.
Andrew got into Swarthmore!
I hadn’t brought in the mail. This evening, on the way in from a robotics competition, this envelope was discovered where it had been languishing in the mailbox all day without my notice.
Movie Review: All the President’s Men
I had never seen this classic five star movie before. It is a very well done movie about two rookie Washington Post reporters (played by Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford) doing investigative reporting on the Watergate break in.
“Post Odyssey” Show
Here are highlights of the Ridgefield Guild of Artist’s “Post Odyssey” show. I should have had something in this show but overlooked the submission date…
Book Review: The Cookbook Collector
This was an easy, entertaining read about hunger and acquisition during the dot.com bubble of a little over a decade ago. There are possibly too many
Spring Peepers!
I love the advent of spring peepers. They are roaring over here, and I just bask in their sound. Check out this recording of them…
My 15 Year Old’s Library Haul
I have done something wonderfully right. I have raised readers. My oldest two were early readers. But my youngest started later. Here are the books she just
Carpet of Crocus
People here plant crocus in their lawns as they will be finished before mowing is required. I think it’s a great idea. The patch in our yard is…
Book Review: Being Bold with Watercolor
You blog readers have probably figured out that I like bright colors, which is why I enjoyed this book by a leading watercolorist in Britain.
Sacred Economy
– I thought the idea expressed in the video below was very encouraging and timely. It is about an economic paradigm shift towards a gratitude and gifting economy. After you watch the video, you can read the book here, online. –
Finished Large Pastel from Last Fall
I started this last fall on my unheated side porch but its completion was interrupted by snow at the end of October.
Movie Review: Pride and Prejudice
– This six-hour A&E/BBC version of Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice is magnificent. To give it five stars seems paltry. My daughter, home from college on spring break, is rereading this classic for a class, so it seemed fitting to watch this (best) movie version once more. Boy, I am glad we did! If you … Read more
Book Review: The Opposite of Art
I really enjoyed this book and give it five stars. It is different than anything I have ever read. It is a story of redemption, so there are a few
Spring Walk Around Jamaica Lake
I enjoyed a hike today around Jamaica Lake… What a lovely day. Our first real warm one: balmy in the high 60’s!
Photos of Architecture in Jamaica Plain
I drove my daughter to an activity in Boston today. While she was doing her thing, I hung out with friends in their neighborhood of Jamaica Plain.
Today’s Newspaper Article by me: Prayer is a Campaign that Keeps its Promises
I am a regular contributor to the Danbury News Times Forum on Faith column, which is also picked up by the Connecticut Post and the Stamford Advocate. Here is today’s article: