Notice The Obvious (Quote by Joan Chittister)
Awareness of the power of the present is the essence of the contemplative life.
Mindfulness
Land Art (Book Review with Photos)
I put this forward as a way to inspire you to engage with someone you love, or a bunch of children this summer, to do something wonderful.
Nostrand Preserve (Hike Photos)
As usual I find myself appreciating an attitude of mindfulness, with attentiveness to nature and abstract composition.
United States Botanical Gardens (Photos)
What could be better to dwell on for Earth Day than a diversity of plants?
Awesome Solar Eclipse Photos (By Others)
I’ve been enjoying the great photos taken by others. You can see my favorites below, the best of which were taken by places like NASA.
More Love (Poem by Joan Wolcott)
Let it wash over me and through me and just totally cleanse me and refresh and renew me…
Beauty is Necessary (Quote by Toni Morrison with Photos)
I think of beauty as an absolute necessity.
Perfect Days (Movie Review)
He is living in the present moment, feeling it and even enjoying it, no matter what it is.
Four Simple Collages of Flowers (Keeping an Art Practice Warm)
Make something uncomplicated, keeping your art practice warm on the back burner, while considering your next, larger, creative moves.
Polly Answers Your Questions (#10)
I think the key to stress free cooking, is low pressure: be creative, have fun, stay ahead of the game, and have a plan…
Random Compositions in Ink (Grid Journaling Idea #4)
Use these little compositions to make yourself explain why a composition works, and why it doesn’t.
Polly Answers Your Questions #9
Pen and ink recommendations, scheduling and balance questions, and church roles.
The Bible as a Verb (Listen to Me be Interviewed on the Podcast)
You can listen in and hear some of what the Bible says we should be doing.
Recent Black & White Photos
Urban environment contrasted with the natural one… organic shapes and texture contrasted with geometric, built, and man made angles.
Layered Scribbles by Others
Approach scribbling with mindful noticing and inquisitiveness, and let one thing lead to the next by asking questions.