A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
Second Annual Empress Brunch
Read moreA friend of mine also has an early February birthday, so we have fun celebrating together during this birthday...
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Book Review: As Hot as It Was You Ought to Thank Me
Read moreI enjoyed the first two-thirds of this book better than the end. Initially I was giving it five...
Today’s “Tuesday Teatime”
Read moreMy twelve year old daughter is doing something called “Brave Writer” as part of her homeschooling curriculum which includes...
I Made Both the Platter and the Cookies
Read moreThese cookies are the classic Toll House recipe, the original chocolate chip cookie recipe off back of the Nestle’s...
Today’s Poem (unpublished)
Read moreToday I wrote one of the best poems I’ve written in a long time. Then, after major deliberation, I...
Two Words for the New Year
Read moreInstead of a formal New Year's Resolution, I have decided on two words I need to focus on this...
January’s treat: Fresh Squeezed Tangerine Juice
Read moreOne of the delights of this month is fresh tangerine juice, which in my opinion is much better than...
My next page is done in my Box-a-Day Art Journal
Read moreThis page in my daily art journal is dominated by three days of preoccupation with the inaugural.
Yummy Vegetable Side: Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Read moreThis was delicious! It is very simple: roasted Brussels sprouts, parsnip slices and pecans. I saw it...
Book review: An Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
Read moreIs reading considered an eccentric activity? What effect does the habit of reading have? The Queen is the uncommon...
Today’s Poem: Both Sides of Devotion
Read moreHere's a poem I wrote today watching the devotion both dog and owner had during a wintery walk. ...
