A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
Victoria and Abdul (Movie Review)
Read moreI enjoyed this movie about an elderly Queen Victoria and her new friend Abdul, a Muslim from India that...
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Art Education and Mental Health
Read moreWould those massacring shooters have done those horrible things if they had enough art in their life? I genuinely...
What is Abstract Conceptualism?
Read moreI would like to promote abstract conceptualism for I believe that the mixture of metaphysical abstract thought required, together...
You Belong Here (Brené Brown quote)
Read moreTrue belonging and self-worth are not goods; we don’t negotiate their value with the world. The truth about who...
Psalm 91 (New Abstract Oil Painting by Polly Castor)
Read moreI have been thinking about Psalm 91 since the hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, and general calamities over the last month,...
Recent Black and White Photographs
Read moreAs much as I love color, I enjoy an ongoing project of taking photos in black and white. They...
Pastel Demo by Maria Merino at the National Arts Club
Read moreAll I can say is bravo. This is an artist to watch and treasure. Collect her work too if...
Bits and Clips for September 2017
Read moreHere is the best of what I read or saw on the internet this month. I hope you find...
The Other Einstein (Book Review)
Read moreI have long wondered about the first Mrs. Einstein's role in the origin of the theory of relativity. The...
Two New Abstract Pastel Paintings
Read moreSee here my two most recent abstract conceptualist paintings in pastel: Psyche and Voltage. Tell me what you think!
Photos of September Flowers
Read moreI live in a beautiful place surrounded by flowers. Here are just a sampling of the beautiful blooms I...
How to Roast Beets (with Photos of Our Bumper Crop)
Read moreTry using roasted beets this season! What a welcome thing for us to have in abundance over here!
