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• Eight Years Ago

  

  About eight years ago, I saw a print of this painting by Alan Maley called, "The Promise," hanging in someone's home as a large framed muriel. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• Open Field

  

  by Yosvany Baez"I want to be able to sleep in an open field, to travel west, to walk freely at night..." ~Sylvia Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• The Heaven Tree

  

  When I die, this is where I hope to pass through to heaven.......using the forest as my stepping stone to move from earth to whatever comes next. Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• Thunderstorm

  We had a terrible and beautiful thunderstorm earlier today..., ....as I watched it and heard it pass by I was awed by the power of it, ....and I wondered if... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• Ragged Old Flag

  

  I walked through a county courthouse squareOn a park bench, an old man was sittin' there.I said, "Your old court house is kinda run down, He said, "Naw, it'll d... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• A Dog-ear For Emily

  

  dog-ear [dawg-eer, dog-] noun 1. (in a book) a corner of a page folded over like a dog's ear, as by careless use, or to mark a place. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• Anne - Summer

  

  “I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June …” Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• Something New

  

  There are a few new books in the shop. I hope you see something you like. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• Kingston Lacey

  

  Trees near Kingston Lacey, DorsetSource: Photograph © Mark Durk, 2008, www.oursouthwest.com "It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• The Last Days of Anne Boleyn

  

  BBC2 is showing a documentary called, "The Last Days of Anne Boleyn." While the US will have to wait for this to air on television or to buy the DVD, the lucky... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• Little Adventures - Backyard and Otherwise

  

  The backyard lilacs have already begun fading. Their lifespan is so short yet so perfect with their lush perfume and bright lavender flowers. Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• A Fortnight of Spring Winds

  

  Give me spring and give me wind.A few days ago was a perfect spring wind, almost warm in the sunshine.This spring wind brought out two hawks from the tall... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• What Would Jane Do?

  

  Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books and the family of Elizabeth Bennet is so true to life. Jane Austen knew people and how they work and she knew ho... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• May 6, 1862

  

  A beautiful resting spot for Thoreau. Under the earth and trees he loved so dearly.Grateful for the wisdom he left us in his mere 44 years. Go confidently in th... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• Bloom Your Heart Out

  

  Well, hello spring.Glad you finally made it to my backdoor.I love every single blossom you brought with you. Up close or far away, you are as lovely as ever.... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• My Bronte Pen

  

  came this week and I am thrilled with it. I chose the Emily Bronte Pen and here it is in its black presentation case, along with a certificate of... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE

• You Might...

  

  Art by Mose Bianchiyou might wander quiet streets at nightyou might pray to a sky full of starsyou might learn something from the hard timesyou might smile... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 CREATIVITY, CULTURE