Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love. Craig Claiborne I began cooking as a very young girl. Of course, we all have to cook to eat and to… Read more
A Little Beauty, A Story
a piano in the house
Had I been lucky enough to be raised in a home with a piano, I know I would have at least self taught myself to play a few little ditties, even though we could never afford lessons. But, of course,… Read more
Photography Project
those ordinary spaces
“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” Elliott… Read more
Photography Project
letting go of certainties
While the sun bursts awake from it’s nightly slumber and bald eagles soar overhead each morning, the spring songbirds remind us that a new season is upon us. It’s time we step in line and move forward along with them…. Read more
General
last days of the year
Who’s ready to bring in a brand new year? It’s been a roller coaster of a ride this year, but we are at the head of the line-up for the new year. This gives us a chance to reflect and… Read more
Photography Project
have camera; will play
What’s a sure fire way to get out of a creativity rut? Put your play pants on. Begin a project. In my case, a photography project — it has worked wonders for recharging my creativity. Writers, crafters, quilters, artists of… Read more
General
doesn’t look like someone else’s
William Klein said, “Be yourself. I much prefer seeing something, even if it’s clumsy, that doesn’t look like someone else’s work.” Photographer Elliott Erwitt said, “To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an… Read more
General
creating for giving as hostess gifts
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ~Maya Angelou It feels so good to create something you plan to give as a gift. In recent days I spent some time creating a bookmark and… Read more