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Regarding Haystacks
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Regarding Haystacks

My Internet friend, Jerry Saltz, art historian and art critic, recently wrote on Instagram:”…musing on Judd and Minimalism…from Marfa…Think of the boxes as Monet’s haystacks…”Here the former art critic for The Village Voice and recipient of the Pulitzer Price for Criticism in 2028, is referring to Donald Judd’s “boxes” at Marfa.This reminded me of this note…

May 21, 2023May 22, 2023
Best Banana Bread
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Best Banana Bread

Truly, I say to you, this is the best banana bread. Mango, dates, and a ginger and pistachio streusel topping. Susan found this recipe. “Why don’t you make this for us? We have the ingredients.” And, I did. You will be very happy you made this delicious and special banana bread. Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour1…

April 13, 2023
the day after good friday
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the day after good friday

I wait. I become still. I ask “What next God?” I wait. Until I have a clear message. I trust. In silence. This morning I went to the park Down the street. The trees are blooming.

April 8, 2023April 8, 2023
Good friday
Bible Verses

Good friday

“For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.” – Romans 6:6

April 7, 2023
One-Pan Paprika Chicken with Lentils, Squash and Daga
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One-Pan Paprika Chicken with Lentils, Squash and Daga

For one week, maybe two, Susan kept asking me to make this recipe. At first, I thought it might be a bit labor-intensive. How wrong I was. It was, in fact, fairly easy to make and so delicious! Writing for The New York Times, Yotam Ottolenghi: “This oven bake requires minimal effort and is very…

April 7, 2023
I am
Poetry

I am

I am the only man today in yoga class. Fifteen women and me. I am here with my wife Susan. Next to her a woman on her left. I am on her right. I recognize the woman. I say “You look familiar.” She says “I am a cashier at Big Y Supermarket.” “Ah,” I say.…

March 1, 2023
Saffron fish stew with potatoes and green beans
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Saffron fish stew with potatoes and green beans

This is simply delicious! And simple to make. I made a few changes which are noted below. Ingredients DIrections Found the recipe at Cooking Light and The Mediterranean Refresh.

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023
Potato curry
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Potato curry

For days Susan pleaded with me to make this recipe–Potato Curry, also called Aloo Masala. I made a few changes to the recipe from Nosheen Babar and they are noted below. It is delicious! I also made curried turkey meatballs and sauté bok choy in olive oil with garlic and red pepper flakes. At first…

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023
Magic Carpet Ride
Bible Verses

Magic Carpet Ride

Amen, Amen, I say to you This is the day the Lord has made Rejoice and be glad Join us onboard The Intention Express Consider this Yoga Indra A magic carpet ride Come, Come Shanti, Shanti Faith and Doubt Will be your companions The source will be Your guide, this is A sacred mystery An…

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023
poem
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poem

On Saturday I wore an old flannel shirtBought years agoBlack and RedBought probably at WalMartI didn’t knowBetter, underneath I wore a Red T-shirtLife is GoodA cameraMountain rangeOn the shirtTwo favorite thingsThese are a fewOf my favorite thingsA giftFrom SusanI made her a peachAnd raspberry cakeAnd a bacon, mushroomSpinach quicheLife is goodShe made bread

January 30, 2023
Breathe
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Breathe

Teacher spoke softly saying Breathe in Through your nose Breathe out Through your mouth Breathing in deeply Helps me to center myself Thoughts come and go Like the clouds above The urn, when breathing Breathe, when praying Pray, when looking See, the birds Engraved on the urn There too triangles Circles and straight lines Signs…

January 17, 2023January 18, 2023
Susan’s Birthday
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Susan’s Birthday

The sunrise Sunday morning shined brightly, the day of Susan’s birthday, January Eight. On the kitchen table was a birthday card I made for her. One of my photos, sunrise at the park down the street from where we live, and a poem. “Did you write this,” she asked. “I did.” “It’s beautiful.” This is…

January 11, 2023
That Was The Way It Was
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That Was The Way It Was

Most of the day Tuesday, January 3 I laid in bed I looked out the window I meditated I prayed I dreamed I rose from the dead Twice the phone rang I did not answer Then there was a knock on the door Paul, not the apostle Paul, the neighbor “When is your party?” I…

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023
The Four Days Of Christmas
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The Four Days Of Christmas

Here it is Monday, January 2, 2023, another holiday and I have not yet shared with you our Four Days of Christmas. First things first. Because the usual federal holiday of New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday, some Americans get the following day, 2 January, as holiday. It wouldn’t make sense to give government…

January 2, 2023
Good Advice
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Good Advice

In the January/February issue of Poets & Writers the award-winning playwright, poet, and essayist, Sarah Ruhl, shares her reasons to keep writing. “Sometimes I forget why I should keep writing. I hope you make a list of your own. Here is mine: Sarah Ruhl teaches at the Yale School of Drama, and her most recent…

January 1, 2023
Thanksgiving and Overnight Pumpkin Spice French Toast
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Thanksgiving and Overnight Pumpkin Spice French Toast

A family Thanksgiving tradition: we host our daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren for breakfast, gift-giving, watching the Macy’s Parade and the dog show. In Thanksgiving days past I have made Sushi, Mushroom Spinach Quiche, and Croque Monsieur Breakfast Casserole. This year we enjoyed Overnight Pumpkin Spice French Toast. YUM! Reading from The New York Times: “You…

November 27, 2022November 28, 2022
Previously In November
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Previously In November

November 7, 2022
Warm Day In November
Flowers

Warm Day In November

November 6, 2022. 74 Degrees. A rose blooms. Western Massachusetts.

November 7, 2022
My Sous Chef Sue Serves Brunch
Inspiration

My Sous Chef Sue Serves Brunch

From baking to soap-making there is very little my Sous Chef Sue, my wife, cannot do. Teacher. Reader. Giver. Lover. Designer. Gardener. I am usually the cook in our home, busy in the kitchen making breakfast, lunch and dinner–or outside grilling salmon or steak or hamburgers, and she is the baker. (This thought reminds me…

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022
The Photographer Stood Up The Bride
Weddings

The Photographer Stood Up The Bride

When I worked as a wedding photographer, I would often get personal notes from the brides: “Thanks you so much for being a part of the wedding. You were a great addition to the night! You were a big hit.  We had a few people comment on how sweet and Professional you were. ” “I…

October 17, 2022
Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Bok Choy
Food Photography

Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Bok Choy

On a recent Sunday, I made a Pork Roast Smothered with Sauerkraut. A few days later, I made Spicy Pork Fry with the leftover pork. So delicious. Ingredients -1 pound boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), thinly sliced across the grain into 2-inch-long strips (I used the leftovers from a 3 pound pork roast; photo below.)-1½…

October 17, 2022
I’m So Glad
Color Photography

I’m So Glad

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ~L.M. Montgomery Lucy Maud Montgomery was a Canadian author, best known for a series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908.Montgomery was born at Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Nov. 30, 1874. She came to live at Leaskdale, north of…

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022
Chile-Crisp Shrimp and Green Beans
Recipes

Chile-Crisp Shrimp and Green Beans

The following recipe from Ali Slagle, a frequent contributor to The New York Times, is superb. But first I ask are Crispy Shallots the new food trend? Lately, I can’t pick up a magazine or newspaper without reading about crispy shallots. I remember years ago Bran was the new food trend. And if my memory…

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022
Follow me
Inspiration

Follow me

A new month. September. A time for new beginnings.

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022
Who Are You?
Color Photography

Who Are You?

“John The Baptist is one of my favorite people in scripture. He knew who he wasn’t (I am not the Messiah) and he knew he was (I am a voice in the wilderness). Every day I need to get clear in my soul who I am and who I am not. Otherwise, I find myself…

July 28, 2022

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