Do You Care? Do you care about the cyberattack against the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) computer system? And do you think the attack was a deliberate attempt to ensure Donald Trump’s victory in the coming election? Or have we become desensitized to these data breaches, and this was simply another story, in last...
Read More »
To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~ The Dance Lesson by Edgar Degas Recently, we had the opportunity to introduce Degas to a student of the ballet; though not this particular painting, as it hangs in the...
Read More »
A Deer in the Backyard We know they are out there. We have seen deer in the forest, across the river, and on a few occasions caught a rushing glimpse, of a small heard running across the property, mostly too late at night, to photograph them. But last week, Kate suddenly looked...
Read More »
Sitting By My Bedside “One sure window into a person’s soul is his reading list.” ~ Mary B. W. Tabor ~ What are you reading? Are you looking for your next great read? Here is a look at what is sitting by my bedside, and which I am pleased to recommend....
Read More »
Trellised Tomatoes This summer I have enjoyed eating tomatoes picked fresh off of the vine, without so much as adding salt. I have not been growing heirloom tomatoes, though I would love to, instead, I have been reaping a harvest of tomatoes grown indoors, around the pool. The first plant,...
Read More »
Congratulations? Why does your good news make me feel like crying? I see the plethora of congratulations, and understand I must add mine to theirs; but somehow I do not feel you are happy, though you must be, right? I keep remembering all of the endless dreams, you used to...
Read More »
National Museum of the Marine Corps “The terrazzo floor depicts the transition from ocean to shore, representing the Marines´ mission of amphibious assault. Soaring up from the floor is a 210 foot stainless steel spire suggesting the raised barrel of an artillery piece, a bayoneted rifle or an drawn Mameluke sword. Anchoring...
Read More »
Pickled Cauliflower Do not be afraid of pickling! Especially when you are making pickles that will be refrigerated thus; you do not have to worry about whether or not you have achieved the perfect canning seal. I have always loved pickled vegetables, with their great texture and flavors – I remember...
Read More »
The Nuns Too Deserve a Treat Little screams out summer has arrived, especially in places with inclement weather, than stopping by for a chilly treat, in this case, Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, in Missouri. As everyone went about ordering their custard, a group of nuns arrived, bringing with them at least a few...
Read More »
First Sermon — Cambridge, Ohio Job 27:8 -10 “For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul? Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him? Will he delight himself in the Almighty? Will he always call upon God?” I think it...
Read More »
