A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
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,...
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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!
Part of Something Bigger (poem by Polly Castor)
Read moreThis quest is huge, unbiased, profound, and never ending. Thankfully, by design, fruition is unfolding and assured.
Environmental Data ( Both Bad and Good News)
Read moreWisdom demands that we take steps to prevent dire conditions. Many steps have already been taken. What can you...
Stay Eager (Susan Sontag Quote)
Read moreDo stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead.
