A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
Photos of March Hikes 2021
Read moreYay for spring sprouting, warmer temperatures, longer days, and getting outside again!
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Be Truly Transparent (Quote by Joan Halifax)
Read moreHow can we give and accept care with strong back, soft front, compassion, moving past fear to a place...
Halla Shafey (Featured Artist)
Read moreI was so grateful to get to know Egyptian abstract pastel painter Halla recently, and resonated with both the...
Spaghetti Squash with Tilapia and Cashew Alfredo
Read moreThis is delicious, creamy and much lighter than your usual dairy-laden alfredo, with less than 1/4 the calories.
Spring Again (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Read moreEmerging from winter even more mindful, spring bangs in brightly.
Four New Pastel Paintings of Old Testament Stories with Animals
Read moreHere I both summarize and stylize four stories from the Old Testament by painting them in pastel.
Captain Fantastic (Movie Review)
Read moreHow does one live out from one's ideals in a world that is incongruous with them?
Purpose of Life is to Be Happy (Dalai Lama Quote)
Read moreI have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense...
95 Idea Killers
Read moreAs an idea generator, don't let this kind or response dampen your spirit. Don't let your ideas be...
The Vast Limitlessness of Knowledge (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Read moreStretch yourself. Don't be complacent. Don't be an old dog.
Tangy Tarragon Sauce (Recipe)
Read moreI made this to put on fish, but you could put it on noodles, or add it to a...
The Nature of Fragile Things (Book Review)
Read moreBoth historical fiction and mystery, this compelling story is of a mail order bride facing survival after the San...
