Why I Don’t Drink Alcohol
Once you’ve experienced the clean living high of a well connected bliss, you will not trade it for anything. Try feeling under the influence of the Creator of joy itself.
Ideas
Mid Maine Botanical Gardens
Highly recommended for its beauty, and a great place to play with a child!
What a Good Decision Feels Like
“When something is right for me, I always have an indescribable sense of peace about it. Knowing that this sense of peace is available as a guide and criterion gives me a great sense of confidence regarding decision.
Shackleton Quote
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Shackleton crew survival in Antarctica, here is his excerpt on the “fourth man”…the Christ…
Notes on Art and Spirituality from Camp 2016
Here are my notes from Creative Arts Camp 2016 along with a few miscellaneous photos:
Bits and Clips for August 2016
This bits and clips post is a end-of-each-month feature where I share the best of what I saw, read, watched or heard on the internet that month.
Lyrics to Church Solo “It is Well”
I’m at Creative Arts Camp and the church solo was sung beautifully by blog reader Claire. It was so lovely and I have been thinking about it since, so I thought I would share it with you.
Featured Artist: Mime Karen Montanaro
I have just seen a piece done for us at Creative Arts Camp by Karen Montanaro on the Necessity of Arts in Education that needs to be filmed and become a YouTube sensation.
Your Integrity is Your Destiny
The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles…
Common Good Soup Kitchen
I thought this was a great idea of a way to finance a soup kitchen! They make popovers and oatmeal for tourists and residents in the mornings in the summer and finance free food for the less fortunate through the cold months of the year.
Carlos Castaneda Quote
“We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” Carlos Castaneda
Board Book Gift Suggestions
I think board books are very important because they instill the good habit (and tremendous joy!) of reading early, before the world rushes in with its ton of other ways to spend your time.
Book Review: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
This slim volume is wonderful. I give it five stars. It is concise and understandable, relevant and expansive.
Bits and Clips for July 2016
This “Bits and Clips” post is a monthly feature on this blog of the best I read, saw, or listened to on the internet during the month.
Quote about Artists Decalcifying Hatred
Art creates spiritual architecture. It alters our cognitive, emotional and spiritual DNA. It decalcifies hatred and small thought often in mere moments.
Variety and Wisdom from the National Shell Museum
When we were on Sanibel Island last March we enjoyed a trip to the National Shell Museum. If you are in the area, don’t miss it.
Bits and Clips for June 2016
Wow, June flew fast! Here is the best I saw, read, or heard on the internet this month.