We’re Walking on the Water Now?
I found the viral YouTube video below very inspiring, and even though it was merely staged to advertise shoes, it got me thinking.
Ideas
My Artist’s Statement
For the juried show I’m in currently I had to write an artist statement for them to have on hand to explain my approach, outlook and process. Here it is…
Alan Alda Quote
“The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition.
Photos of Libby
I’m proud to know this wonderful woman! It was a delight to have Libby come to do her play Lilia! for Creative Arts Camp.
Writing Prompt: The Petoskey Stone Mouse
For my writing class at Creative Arts Camp we were asked to bring a favorite small object. I brought the Petoskey stone mouse shown in the photo.
Loving my Side Porch
I’ve been loving my side porch. It’s nothing fancy; it is small and a bit crowded, with hand-me-down furniture, and the ongoing collection of recycling, but…
Bits and Quotes from Blog Readers
Here are some miscellaneous quotes shared by readers in the last few months. I think these bits show my readers understand where I am coming from.
Our Daughter Presents to Governor O’Malley
Today our oldest daughter finished up a paid summer internship for the Governor of Maryland. Yesterday, she presented her policy paper to Governor O’Malley.
Float Your Sunflowers!
Do your cut sunflowers droop? Even when fresh? I’ve finally found a great way to enjoy these beautiful gems. Float them!
Easy-to-Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
I have made hard-boiled eggs for years and haven’t had trouble peeling them until recently. I then learned that eggs which aren’t as fresh peel easier and I realized that now that I’m buying organic and local eggs they are too fresh for pretty peeling. Are you also frustrated with lumps of egg clinging … Read more
Photos of Beekeepers
It was fascinating watching these three women beekeepers at work. I overheard one say that being involved with the whole process of harvesting honey was…
New Pond Farm Shakespeare 2012
Here are my photos of New Pond Farm’s Shakespeare production. This is the result of their three week camp for middle schoolers, and this year they did The…
Kodak/Shutterfly Object Lesson
Remember Kodak: the industry standard, a huge, powerful, influential, wealthy company? Ever heard of Shutterfly? Well, Shutterfly just took over Kodak.
Einstein Quotes
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to…
Thomas Aquinas’ Mother
Homeschooling parents learn all sorts of things. This is today’s interesting tidbit. I’ll comment on it below after sharing the basic story here:
Annual Meeting 2012
We attended the Annual Meeting for our worldwide church today and it was wonderful. Held in The Mother Church in Boston, the quality of thought in the room was
A Dream House
Back when I was leaving engineering in New York City, I considered working with an investor to buy houses for me to renovate for resale. We looked at…