There is not much to tell about the past few days, since we have been just doing normal life. John is gone most days and some nights, working with the students to help form them as disciples of Jesus and evangelists. Karen works on her computer a few hours a day, doing her graphic design work and sometimes meeting with other designers online. I busy … Continue reading Finding Beauty in People…and On the Walls
What is life without beauty? It would be very dull. But what is beautiful is all about perception. It is in the eye of the beholder, we say. So that is where we begin today. What is more beautiful than the faces of those we love? So please indulge me as I share a photo of my breakfast partner on Wednesday, June 3. Mama and … Continue reading The Most Beautiful Sights
A few thoughts–pensées–today, but first the usual travelogue/diary of life in Marseille… June 1…We took public transportation to Jean-Claude Gaudin Parc, by far the nicest and most toddler friendly green space we have encountered. It was a warm but lovely day. A beautiful aspect of this park is that the linden trees scent the air! A sweet respite from the naturally funky smells that are … Continue reading Pensées
If you would like to subscribe to my blog or find a topic of interest, please scroll down on the right until you see those features. I have been unable to fix this widget! Thanks for your patience. Blog readers, thank you for visiting my page, which I have largely neglected over the past months. The motivation to create had migrated to my art room! … Continue reading Quelle Aventure!
It’s been a while, blog fans. Here’s what’s up with me. These days I am having a great time making art. Upon retiring over three years ago, I happened to see an ad for a mixed media class that only cost $15. I figured I didn’t have much to lose, and it looked like fun. I clicked on the ad, followed the prompts, and paid … Continue reading Taming the Shadow
We are in a time of tremendous upheaval since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. For many Americans, including me, the sweeping changes made in federal leadership and policy have been frightening. The haste and lack of thoughtfulness in these declarations betray the administration’s lack of wisdom and carelessness. Millions of people are at risk due to these changes. Fear is a constant in many … Continue reading Fight, Flight or Freeze, and….
Recently I was in Michigan for a conference, and I rented a car so that I could drive to my friends’ homes and stay with them instead of staying in a hotel. While I’m glad I made those arrangements, in the moment I realized that I had forgotten how fast Michiganders drive. Yikes. I was white-knuckling it in a “mid-size” (small) rental car in commuter … Continue reading
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