I have this vintage photo of a couple who apparently just got married. I have no idea who they were, but they seem to be deeply in love. I scanned and printed the picture and set to work with pens and

"Clothes and manners do not make the man; but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance." —Arthur Ashe, Professional Tennis Player This guy seems to exude confidence. He’s even got

It seems that lately in the spring of the year we will have over abundant rainfall until I plant my garden and then is won’t rain significantly for a couple of weeks. I’ve just gotten my tomatoes, cucumbers,

Actually...you are the force.

“Magic Sandra’s seen a leprechaun, Eddie touched a troll, Laurie danced with witches once, Charlie found some goblins gold. Donald heard a mermaid sing, Susy spied an elf, But all the magic I have known

When spring weather starts to warm our skin, mushroom lovers thoughts turn to hunting the elusive morel mushroom. The combination of day and night temperatures and rainfall have to be just right for them

A couple of friends and I get together when we can and do some nature journaling when our schedules manage to align. On this day, the spring weather was cooperating so we got to do it outside on my deck.

The trees are leafing out and days are warmer. Now is the time when mowing and gardening take up a lot of our time. One unique task is keeping our pond intact and clear of floating moss. This moss can

It is my kind of play, to just start drawing and see where it leads me. I haven’t used my oils pastels in several months and just happened to notice them on the corner of my desk and grabbed them, along

Springtime at Stillwaters Farm is when you can hear a distinctive chorus in the air coming from the pond...especially at night. Hundreds of toads find their way to the water and find a mate, or several

My lovely niece who lives in Paris sent me a link to this delightful movie. For those who dream of a better world, it will make you smile, laugh, and maybe shed a little happy tear or two. It is in French

An old Grandfather said to his granddaughter, who came to him with anger at a friend who had done her an injustice, "Let me tell you a story. I too, at times, have felt a great hate for those that

After reading everyone’s responses about matriarchy and patriarchy I have been pondering the question of what would make the best kind of society. I discussed the topic with my husband and he is of the

Last week I read so many wonderful posts on the @ecotrain question of the week! I was so inspired, but having a busy week so I didn’t get to post. Yesterday as I was painting in my studio I was looking

*The first supermarket supposedly appeared on the American landscape in 1946. That is not very long ago. Until then, where was all the food? Dear folks, the food was in homes, gardens, local fields, and

“The moon will guide you through the night with her brightness, but she will always dwell in the darkness, in order to be seen.” ― Shannon L. Alder It may look like a scene from a creepy movie, but this

“A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion

“And still, after all this time, the Sun has never said to the Earth, "You owe me." Look what happens with love like that. It lights up the sky.” ― Rumi It’s a glorious morning here at Stillwaters

Snorkeling is one of my favorite things to do! I recently had the opportunity to snorkel near Barkers Cay in Grand Cayman. It was some of the most diverse ocean life I have ever experienced. Most of the

Recently a dear friend in Belgium sent me a package of goodies for my birthday. She always sends some yummy Belgian chocolate and some of her beautiful ceramic creations for me to use in my jewelry making.