Last evening we watched a deeply moving film. The title was, "Mrs. Lowry and Son". I highly recommend it! As "artists" we were intrigued with the story, impressed with the cinematography and acting by both Vanessa Redgrave and Timothy Spall. Even thought the subtle, but adept directing by Adrian Noble produced a work deserving of … Continue reading There are always shades of gray…
Category: learning as lifestyle
Crow Lessons in poem form
Crow Lessons susanna suchak Clickety, clack, talking back Crow sits, watches intently I sit, We—Sharing secrets he— Resting in old tree Me—Sipping cuppa tea Lone souls he and me Still, we’re Good company.
Crow Lessons
Early last spring a messenger came to me. He perched in the ancient oak tree outside my studio and peered into the window inquisitively. Crows are very curious. Image found here: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Crow/id All the while I was sitting there tippy tapping on my keyboard, this crow watched me, tilting his head this way and that … Continue reading Crow Lessons
International Fake Journal Month is just around the corner…
And ... I'm taking this opportunity to jump back into the fray of journaling and blogging. This Roz Stendahl's brilliant idea and the image will link you to a page of information and faqs about International Fake Journal Month. There is a Facebook page too so you can share and enjoy the cameraderie. Also it's … Continue reading International Fake Journal Month is just around the corner…
Thirsty Thursday …
Today it rains. Il pleut. Interestingly enough in French Il pleut can also mean "he cries" or is it "he is crying/weeping"? At any rate, I think the French have it right ... for the rain often makes people a little misty-eyed. Strangely enough, not me, not today. Perhaps it is because I have … Continue reading Thirsty Thursday …
Learning…to listen
Lately, it seems, I am making more time for reflection. Perhaps it is the season; perhaps that I am beginning to find comfort in the artful practice of contemplative photography; perhaps it is just who I am and who I am becoming. Reflecting requires a high degree of listening. That said, I am beginning to … Continue reading Learning…to listen
It’s raining … raining in my heart
Thanks to Buddy Holly for this... And Jeff Suchak for this ... Well, I'll just get this over with. Yes, it is raining. It is "Hallowe'en" and the kiddos will be soaked before they get to the sidewalk. So that is just so not what I wanted. But does the weather care? No, it is … Continue reading It’s raining … raining in my heart
Coming home to Self
When we travel we make discoveries, we see new and/or different landscapes; inevitably we return home changed. Most of us and most of the time, we just get busy with our original lives, stuck in our comfortable ruts. Most of the time that works out pretty well ... but. This time when I came home, … Continue reading Coming home to Self
Returning…
Coming back from the East Coast a changed person ... perhaps coming full circle ... I will seek to examine what I discovered about coming home to self ... discovering what is truly important and what fills me rather than distracts me. Watch for blog posts Thursdays and perhaps as ideas present persistently.
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