A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
Refuse to be Homogenized
Read moreIt takes courage to stand one’s ground against homogeneous thinking—thinking that simply melds into what everyone else is thinking.
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Plein Air Oil Painting of the Quarry Swimming Hole
Read moreI have frequented this lovely spot for decades but never painted it before.
Recent Black and White Photos
Read moreI enjoy the study of values that black and white photography demands. I think it this practice helps my...
Dulce de Leche Chocolate Tart Recipe
Read moreNot too sweet, this is chocolate perfection with an internal ribbon of salted caramel. Just perfect.
It’s Green out There (New Poem by me with Photos)
Read moreThe lush, dappled day engulfs me, effulgently as stray, stippled sunlight penetrates in spotty brushstrokes, and tender leaves clap their hands exhilarated by such...
Sharing Ramadan
Read moreThe whole event was a great way to open up to the community, build relationships, and remove misinformation and...
Wonder Woman (Movie Review)
Read moreIt is encouraging to see a woman owning her own power, honoring and prioritizing her own purpose, and channeling...
Two Oblong Ceramic Plates I Made for Father’s Day
Read moreHe uses these plates everyday for his smorgasbord of a breakfast, and they help him start his day with...
Human Thought Must Conform to Truth
Read moreTruth is universal, impartial, supreme. It can’t be divided up, nor curated into one selective brand of reality. Neither...
Purely Pastel Show at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
Read moreI really enjoyed going to the opening of this lovely show given by the Connecticut Pastel Society at the...
Spiced Coconut Shrimp with Spinach (Recipe)
Read moreThis is quick, easy, and delicious. It comes together in minutes and is good enough for company. The spice...
Pachinko (Book Review)
Read moreThis multigenerational saga is about a Korean family that expatriated to Japan, taking place throughout the 20th century. It...
