Thanksgiving in Texas
We had a wonderful day full of Texas relatives and fabulous food. I made my Thyme and Garlic Roasted Shrimp, which was a small contribution for a table groaning with food.
Travel
Flying to Texas for Thanksgiving
Laura and I got back from MIT late last night and left this morning to fly to Amarillo, Texas. I remember the first time I made this flight to meet my husband’s family, when I looked out on that barren tableland, and asked God why He couldn’t have made me fall in love with someone … Read more
At MIT SPLASH Again
We’ve been to this wonderful program for high schoolers for many years now. In fact this is my 12th consecutive year, among my three children; next year will be my last. For the most recent eight years we’ve stayed in a hotel on Kendall Square with a family that comes up to this from Florida; … Read more
Micro-view of Isle au Haut
As awe inspiring as the big views of Isle au Haut are, the up close, small views are inspiring too. Here are some…
Poem: You Took Me In
You Took Me In a refuge a reverie an agent of regeneration resonating… I always say give of your light but not of your oil but how does one get an oil change? Unexpectedly, it seems from the arms of divine Love through your willing hands stretched out to a stranger Sand beach filled my … Read more
Four Stonington Beach Oil Paintings
Here are the four oil paintings I did in three days on the Stonington Beach. I had a great time doing them. The top two are smaller than the bottom two. The top one was done at dusk, the second was misty late afternoon, and the bottom two were done midday. The last one … Read more
Sailing with Paul (plus some art)
I was glad for the opportunity to go sailing on a lovely day with my friend Paul, together with his wife and his mother-in-law, whom I had not yet met. (Blog readers have seen Paul’s art here as one of the featured artists on this blog.) He has a 24 foot sail boat, but … Read more
Water Lilies at Ames Pond
This beautiful water lily pond, complete with beaver lodges, is close to the town of Stonington, Maine.
Foggy Morning in Stonington, Maine
Here are photos from my morning walk in Stonington, Maine. This is a working town of lobster fisherman, and I am staying in a beautiful home overlooking the harbor. (My gracious hostess is in the bottom photo: thank you, thank you!) The mental breathing space I feel here is quite indulgent; I am very grateful … Read more
At the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
I recommend this Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival held on the lovely grounds of Boscobel with its outstanding view. We saw All’s Well that Ends Well last night, preceded by a picnic with friends and ogling the majestic panorama at our feet; it was wonderful. These actors perform to an intimate three-sided audience as entertainment instead … Read more
Our Daughter Back from Cattle-working in Colorado
Our youngest daughter is back from a two week program of cattle-working in Colorado. She had a great time and flew home on July 4th to an awesome display of fireworks from above. She keeps repeatedly saying the whole trip was “so fun,” which is the majority of our non-specific feedback! Offered as a co-ed … Read more
Photos and Food of the Westcott Area of Syracuse
We had some intense days working on helping our daughter move in but ate wonderful burritos and spicy calamari at Alto Cinco, and had delicious egg sandwiches at Mom’s Diner (green booths below.) We visited the Food Co-op, and the hardware store twice. I was fascinated with the modern art left behind by a multitude … Read more
Our Youngest Off To Herd Cattle From a Horse
I took our youngest to the airport early this morning to catch a flight to Colorado. She is going to the ranches at Adventure Unlimited where she will spend two weeks herding cattle from a horse. This is something she’s always wanted to do. It was downright splendid how excited she was. She has flown … Read more