Wherever you go, there you are. I wasn't able to find the source for this quote. Various sites attributed it to Buddha, Confucius, Ram Dass, and anonymous. I first read it in the book by the same name by Jon Kabat-Zinn. It got to me then for its simple wisdom. … [Read more...]
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Trees in winter by Doug Stener
Doug Stener is a Janesville, WI, photographer and design consultant. If you’d like to see more of his work, you can contact him by email: placesandthings1213 at yahoo.com. We are so grateful to Doug (and Mary Mosca) for providing these great photos. … [Read more...]
End of the world as we know it . . .
Today I am here, which is against the Mayans' predictions, and today there is no snow on the ground in Glenview, which was not what the forecasts predicted. A week has passed since the devastating event in Newton, CT, and an hour or so ago, the National Rifle Association held its first press conference since the tragedy. What predictions can be made about change in our culture? That remains to be seen. We can work toward the solutions we want, and we can speculate, which … [Read more...]
Pop-Up Fun
After participating in the Pop-Up Bookfair at The Empty Bottle last Sunday, I think all bookfairs should be at a bar. It was great fun--the patrons and sellers got mellower as the music amped up. To my right were Gina Frangello and Leah Tallon representing Other Voices Books. In addition to publishing books like Currency by Zoe Zolbrod and How to Hold a Woman by Chicago’s own Billy Lombardo, Other Voices will be holding its first summer writing workshop, Other Voices … [Read more...]
Artistry of Rust
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have been busy (and distracted) with a remodel project. One day I got out the camera and took these pictures. I think there is some art in the rust. Maybe you will too. … [Read more...]
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