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Many people think both good and bad are real. I’ve even heard people say they are codependent: that you can’t know one without the other. I’m still growing in my understanding, but I’d have to say, against all indications to the contrary, that I strongly disagree. To me, God is good, so we also can … Read more
This is a really good, nourishing chowder. Not too rich, it resembles more a wonderful chicken vegetable soup (at least as far as I remember since I haven’t had chicken in thirty years!) Warm and comforting, it is a complete meal in a bowl, and not hard to make either. It’s snowing here today, … Read more
This amaryllis was slow in coming and intended for earlier in the year, but it is glorious nonetheless, gracing our foyer right now!
I hope you enjoy this St. Benedict quote: “O Lord, I place myself in your hands and dedicate myself to you. I pledge myself to do your will in all things – To love the Lord God with all my heart, all my soul, all my strength. Not to kill, not to steal, not to … Read more
This stunning orchid is gracing our church right now, inspiring us with it’s lavishly extravagant, long lasting blooms…
Here’s a different than usual version of tabbouleh that I like better than the traditional one. It is wonderful to make ahead for quick lunches or dinners; the flavors are best if they mellow a bit in the refrigerator anyway. And with the shrimp in it, it is a complete meal in a bowl! … Read more
I enjoyed this novel whose theme is domestic violence as much as one could on the topic. It begins rather innocuously, but is a real page turner by the end. Nicholas Sparks does a fairly good job getting inside the heads of both husband and wife while clearly contrasting it as well with a healthier, … Read more
Below please find the response I received from the College Board, obviously an official form letter since it refers to me taking the exam. Regardless, I thought it may be of interest: March 17, 2011 Dear Polly: I am writing to you today in response to your email regarding the essay prompt on the SAT® … Read more
Yesterday I wrote a formal complaint to the College Board, the folks who put out the SAT placement test. The content of my letter has been brewing ever since Saturday, when my son took the SAT test, and the essay question was about reality TV. I referred to my disgust over it in my rather … Read more
I read this book, which is currently on the New York Times bestseller’s list, partly because it was described as modeled after Sense and Sensibility, partly because it takes place in Westport which is near here, and largely because I needed something light to read. It fell apart for me as a Sense and Sensibility … Read more
After 68 inches of snow along with a new ten inches of rain, there are many people experiencing leaks and flooding. Here are a few photos of water where it isn’t usually…
This page represents March 1, 2011 through March 13, 2011. See close-ups of recent entries below. Enjoy!
Hubris I’m fighting hopelessness as earthquake chasms sever and break apart – it’s catastrophic enough without leaving intentionally constructed, supremely dangerous nuclear reactors to melt in the balance poised to flow forth in widespread contamination. Anarchy seizes state governments running roughshod over law, due process, justice and fairness. Corporations manhandle elected officials, trumping the democratic … Read more
Last spring, I had an art day with a six year old friend of mine named Tristan, while his mother helped his sister and my daughter on an important team project. I set up a plastic table cloth in the driveway and Tristan and I enjoyed each other and the beautiful day by throwing paint … Read more
Inspirational Art Quotes: “Art is not a thing; it is a way.” Elbert Hubbard “Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” Leonardo da Vinci “To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts – such is the duty of the artist.” Schumman “Artists … Read more
Above… a tuna and fresh basil fritatta Below… fennel roasted in balsamic vinegar avocado, bean and cheese burrito with pear whole grain apple waffle (click here for recipe) open-faced tuna/veggie melt with chips tilapia & rice in green curry sauce with roasted asparagus (click here for recipe) organic veggie sausage with green salad, avocado and … Read more
It feels like an end of an era. It has taken my husband and I, together with our oldest two teenagers, three years to get through the complete seven season series of this TV show on DVD, checked out from our library. We absolutely loved it and are sorry it is over. We started it … Read more