A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
Recent Non-Objective Work in my Artist’s Journal
Read moreI enjoy my artist's journal as a place to try out ideas and techniques. Here is what I've done...
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Muhammara Recipe
Read moreMahammara is a traditional middle eastern red pepper and walnut appetizer, usually served with warm bread, pita, or crackers....
How to Roast Bell Peppers in the Oven
Read moreRoasting the bell peppers not only makes them more delicious, but also easier and smaller to store.
I Know What Wealth Is
Read more"These things I know: I have planted a garden, so I know what faith is. I have seen...
I Got an Award in my First National Juried Show!
Read moreIn this post you can see how high the caliber is in the 2017 24th Annual National Juried Show,...
Like Vegetables in a Garden (Newspaper Article by Polly Castor)
Read moreI thank God that all tomatoes are not the same, and rejoice that all varieties are equally, but uniquely,...
Lilac Girls (Book Review)
Read moreThis book about the Ravensbruck all-women (non-Jew) concentration camp during WWII was harrowing and hard to read.
Grace Notes #8
Read moreTo share a life of amplifying good with you is a beautiful thing, and I thank you for it. What...
Liz Hoag (Featured Artist)
Read moreI enjoy Maine artist Liz Hoag's paintings of trees and their "sky holes" as abstract elements. Check out her...
I have This in Common with Nathaniel Hawthorne (with Photos)
Read more"I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house." Nathaniel Hawthorne
Deb Quinn-Munson’s 80/20 Composition Workshop
Read moreHere are my notes and the many photos I took during Deb Quinn-Munson's three day workshop on the 80/20...
Two New Autumn Landscape Paintings in Pastel
Read moreI had a good time ;painting both of these new autumn landscape paintings in pastel and enjoy their vibrancy.
