A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
Book Review: Portrait of a Lady
Read moreSupposedly Henry James’ best novel, Portrait of a Lady is a project to read in its detailed 623 pages....
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The Outrageous Vase I Made for Lilacs
Read moreI made this outrageous vase for holding lilacs. It solves an engineering problem of displaying these woody branches effectively...
Mothers Day 2015
Read moreHappy Mother’s Day! I hope you’ve had a lovely day. I had a really nice day in beautiful sunny...
I’m in This Plein Air Art Show
Read moreI have joined this Lower Hudson Valley Plein Air Society only recently, and have a painting in their juried...
Magnolia Photos 2015
Read moreThe heady scent of magnolia has been permeating the air. Such a jubilation!
Poem by Jena Schwartz: Make Room
Read moreGod said, make room for me in your day that crow swooping low as you drive to work
Recipe: Apple Cauliflower Pistachio Salad with Black Peppercorn/Red Onion Vinaigrette
Read moreThis is unexpectedly delicious. I crushed our peppercorns in a mortar and pestle, and the lemon on the apples...
Book Review: The Secret Wisdom of the Earth
Read moreRead this book if you are up for a story both worthwhile and different.
Spiritual Pep Talk from a College Student
Read moreFocus your mind so intently on love. It seems hard in the moment because it’s so tempting to pay...
New Poem: Turning Over a New Leaf (with Photos)
Read moreCatkins emerge so tenderly with such a meek beginning as a foreshadowed precursor in vibrancy and joy...
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Read moreAfter a winter like ours, if is a great pleasure to be out walking amidst all this glorious color!
