Cristina Jill

Late Ripeness “Not soon, as late as the approach of my ninetieth year, I felt a door opening in me and I entered the clarity of early morning. One after another my former lives were departing, like ships, together with their sorrow. And the countries, cities, gardens, the bays of seas assigned to my brush came closer, ready now to be described better than they were before. I was not separated from people, grief and pity joined us. We forget - I kept saying - that we are all children of the King. For where we come from there is no division into Yes and No, into is, was, and will be. We were miserable, we used no more than a hundredth part of the gift we received for our long journey. Moments from yesterday and from centuries ago - a sword blow, the painting of eyelashes before a mirror of polished metal, a lethal musket shot, a caravel staving its hull against a reef - they dwell in us, waiting for a fulfillment. I knew, always, that I would be a worker in the vineyard, as are all men and women living at the same time, whether they are aware of it or not.” ~ Czeslaw Milosz ~ My name is Cristina Jill Mosqueda Cooper. I pause looking at my name, and think about how much there is to explain with those words alone. My mother gave me a name to use in each of my worlds, Cristina for my Cuban life, and Jill for the American life. I suppose it is there were the paradoxes of my life began. I have been many things in my life, from a housekeeper to a high school history teacher; but no matter what else I did, I was always a writer. I love words and the power and passion which they can be used to create. I love reading words, writing words, speaking words, and listening to words – especially words from people that I love and respect. It is my desire to live life on my own terms, and willingly or not, I have paid the price demanded, by the world, to be myself. I share my life with Kate, with whom I have lived for the last 23 years, and Miss Merry Margaret, our little mutt who really is the world’s most perfect dog. I also travel, cook, garden, sculpt, and make large messes doing all of the above. Welcome to my world, that is all for now.

Web Site: http://thatisallfornow.com


In the Wild!

August 28, 2012

Butterflies Delicate fluttering wings, bursting with vibrant color, gingerly landing on the sweetest of blooms, bolding proclaim the wondrous rapture of summer!  There is a magical joy in watching tiny butterflies partake in their sweet supper, as they enjoy the sun.  
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In the Garden

August 28, 2012

  ”   Summer Sunflowers       Summer sunflowers instantly bring warmth and a smile to your soul.  There is an amazing variety of color, heights, and blooms; all of which are easy to plant, simply drop the seeds in about three inches of soil, water, and let grow!  Remember that after the...
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In the Wild!

August 28, 2012

   Butterflies  Delicate fluttering wings, bursting with vibrant color, gingerly landing on the sweetest of blooms, bolding proclaim the wondrous rapture of summer!  There is a magical joy in watching tiny butterflies partake in their sweet supper, as they enjoy the sun.                      
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Free in September

August 27, 2012

  This month you can take advantage of two free offers which everyone may enjoy.  Unfortunately, they happen to fall on the same day; free admission to National Parks on September 29, 2012 and free admission to participating museums, courtesy of the Smithsonian Institute.  If you are creative perhaps you can fit in a...
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Public Square

August 20, 2012

Birthplace William Rainey Harper   Recently we were driving through southern Ohio, when we decided to get off of the interstate, and do a bit of exploring. In New Concord, on Main Street, I saw this rather rustic looking building, and decided we should park and take a look.  As we were getting out...
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Food

August 15, 2012

Perfect Steaks   I love the taste of grilled meats — everything from hot dogs and hamburgers to lamb chops and steak!   Ingredients: Four 12 to 16 ounce New York Strip Steaks 1 Cup of Honey 1 Bottle of Beer Garlic Powder Salt and Pepper   Directions: Wash steaks and pat dry. Place...
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A View from the Road

July 27, 2012

The Charging Bull in the Middle of the Night     Even if it is only for a quick bite to eat or to check on the progress of the World Trade Tower Memorial, it is always nice to pop into New York City, on our way up and down the coast.  On this...
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Public Square

July 24, 2012

President Benjamin Harrison’s Home   Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, though our twenty-third President was born in Ohio, the son of Congressman John Scott Harrison, President Benjamin Harrison home is open to the public, and worth a visit! President Harrison was a local attorney and lay worker in the Presbyterian Church, when the Civil War...
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In the Wild!

July 22, 2012

Sisters Kate almost always wakes up before I do; and while there are exceptions to every rule, she will often be the first to greet our ducks with breakfast.  Nevertheless, they can somehow see through the reflective coating on the large glass doors which line the Florida room, and know the moment I am...
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Art

July 18, 2012

 To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~   The Toilette by Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec   Look at her, it is as if strands of blue thread have been woven into her hair; and why not — the thin blue lines...
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