A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
Photos of Our Weeping Cherry Tree
Read moreHere you can see the full trajectory of our tree from bright pink at the beginning, to almost white...
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Movie Review: Far from the Madding Crowd
Read moreI thought the film’s cinematography beautiful, the casting terrific, and the acting well done. Throw in beautiful costumes, impressionistic...
Quote By C.S. Lewis
Read moreI believe in God as I believe that the Sun has risen, not only because I see it, but...
Cookbook Recommendation: Breakfast
Read moreThis would be a lovely gift for a wedding shower, for Father’s Day for those breakfast-making-dads, or check it...
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....
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...
