A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
Butterfly Photos from Monhegan
Read moreIt is amazing to think that these slight, fragile creatures, flew there across the ocean and will fly much...
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Climbing Mountains (New poem by Polly Castor)
Read moreSpirit does not labor to ascend a high elevation, nor does it even notice a change in atmosphere.
Monhegan Butterfly Garden (New Floral Painting in Pastel)
Read moreThere were lots of monarchs and other butterflies on Monhegan and it was delightful to spend a beautiful day...
A Pot of Red Lentils (Poem by Peter Pereira)
Read moreI want to remember us this way—late September sun streaming through the window, bread loaves and golden bunches of...
The Calamity Club (Book Review)
Read moreThis is an atmospheric, engrossing, immersive read set in Mississippi during the depression.
Recent Black and White Photography
Read moreAs summer turns into fall, color will be king and I still try to focus a bit on what...
Danny Gregory Books (Sketchbook Ideas #26)
Read moreReading the book above, reminded me of these four books of his (shown below) that I also loved and...
Red Brocade (Poem by Naomi Shihab Nye)
Read moreThat’s the armor everyone put on to pretend they had a purpose in the world.
Tomato, Spinach, & Anchovy Gratin (Recipe)
Read moreThis is yummy and a great way to use up those tomatoes still burgeoning in the garden.
September Cove (New Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
Read moreDone in September colors, this was painted in plein air on Monhegan Island in Maine, of a place just...
Monhegan 2026: Friends and Food (Photos)
Read moreIn this post, you can see our meals together and the loving supportive atmosphere we share with each other.
A Lovely Visit to Monhegan Island (Photos)
Read moreWe had a great time, hiking, eating, hanging out, playing, laughing, and painting together.
