I just read an article on Emily Carr, “How To Be A Woman“, by Lewis Desoto (MacLean’s, April 28, 2008). I love Carr and appreciated the article. But one section in particular stuck out for me: Because she was a woman, and an unconventional one, Emily always struggled against the expectations and prejudice of men, as well as other women, both as an artist and an individual. She had certain “bad” characteristics. She smoked cigarettes. She used strong language. She... Read more
This is my Illustration Friday submission for the theme “Wrinkles”. I painted this picture to depict how I sometimes feel. There is a sense of solitude but also peace. Read more
When I was down in the Dominican Republic this last week I got up early every morning and walked the beautiful sand beach as the sun rose. I’m an early riser, so it was always a pleasure. One morning I took my journal. When I finished my walk I wrote down exactly, verbatim, what you read here. I do not claim to be a theologian. But these thoughts tease me like certainties that, once grasped with violence, escape me. They... Read more
I am enjoying moderating everyone’s comments while David is away, but since he’s on vacation somewhere…. someone tell the spam fairy to go away! So here’s the deal, I thought I’d post a simple question and see what kind of input you all would give. IF money was no object (and of course if money was no object you probably wouldn’t have to worry about that petty thing called a job to schedule around) what would be your idea... Read more
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