Chenneville (Book Review)
This is historical fiction that squarely puts you into that time and place, fascinated by who he meets up with and how he copes.
Swordfish Braised in Spiced Coconut Milk (Recipe)
This is easy, quick, and delicious. The swordfish is succulent.
Random Compositions in Ink (Grid Journaling Idea #4)
Use these little compositions to make yourself explain why a composition works, and why it doesn’t.
Sam Boughton (Featured Artist)
Sam Boughton is an abstract landscape painter whose spare work I admire. Her efficient, decisive mark making is luscious, and how she beautifully simplifies the landscape is wonderful.
Live Larger (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Live Larger Are you thinking of self? Are you gazing at your navel, and wondering why you are so uninspired? Is your existence narrowing, becoming tight-fisted and defensive? Are your parameters closing in? Are you marinating in a stupor of petty purposes, limiting beliefs, and downward spiraling thoughts? Then set down your tweezers, and start … Read more
Ask the Best Questions and then Live Them
I beg you to have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves…
Six Crimson Cranes (Book Review)
This novel might be a good gift for a young someone you know, or maybe, like me, you ‘d like a wholesome, fantastical romp yourself.
Julie’s Eggplant Parmesan (Recipe)
This is one of the best renditions of Eggplant Parmesan you are ever likely to have.
Bits and Clips for January 2024
I hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, poetry, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, inspires, supports, educates, or motivates you:
Polly Answers Your Questions #9
Pen and ink recommendations, scheduling and balance questions, and church roles.
Two New Red Paintings in Pastel
People think pastels need to look chalky or light, and this is not the case!
Don’t Prioritize Your Looks (Poem by Donna Ashworth)
Don’t prioritize your looks my friend, as they won’t last the journey.