Movie Review: Rango

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This new film by Nickelodeon was refreshing in several ways. I liked how it is was mostly animated with real photography mixed in. I liked the fact that they intentionally used good vocabulary, making it more witty and intelligent, while still understandable in context. All the creatures were fascinatingly depicted, the artwork excellently done. Johnny … Read more

New Bowl I Made with Experimental Glaze

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I tried this experimental glaze on my most recent thrown bowl. I like the effect, even though I had hoped it would come off more white rather than revealing so much of the clay color beneath. Approaches like this are risky because it could have been an absolute bust, if you didn’t like how the … Read more

Recipe: Crisp, Spicy, Roasted Parsnips

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  This are tasty eaten just like fries… some like them more or less spicy… Roasted Parsnip Recipe 1 1/2 pounds of parsnips (peeled) – smaller ones taste better if you have a choice… 3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 pinches of cayenne (we use less…) 1/4 teaspoon of salt (or more to taste) 2 large … Read more

Unconditional Love Moves Past Limitation

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Unconditional love is another way of saying “loving the essence” of someone, regardless of what they do or don’t do. That’s very different than saying “love them without a reason.” You are loving them for what they actually are, without those fears and insecurities that they need to move past. I would say both God … Read more

Photos of our February Thaw

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After a few warm days, our heaps of snow have started to melt. Lots of the snow is looking pretty dirty at this point. We even can see bits of grass under the large pine tree in our front yard, but make no mistake, it’s still 18” high most places. Happily, the dangerous snow on … Read more

Movie Review: Like Stars on Earth

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I really enjoyed this movie set in India about a child struggling with dyslexia and the art teacher who helped him overcome it with understanding, kindness, and compassion. Regardless of it’s slow pace, the subtitles, and long song interludes, I give it five stars. I was very touched by both what the boy went through … Read more