My Venture into Sculpting I had always wanted to sculpt, and one day, with a few extra dollars in my bag, I was at Aaron Brothers, and bought a small piece of clay and a few tools, just for fun. I made this piece for my sister, Joy ...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The New Colossus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her...
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Turn On the Light! What can I do to help? Those six words have been spoken a great deal in my home, during the last ten days. It has been a hard week, in fact, I would say one of the hardest weeks we have known in a very long time. We...
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