Sometimes seeking beauty can be a little inconvenient. And last Thursday evening, it was so worth it.
Read moreHoward Finster’s Paradise Garden
Our family spent a breezy fall afternoon wandering in paradise—Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville, Georgia. Finster, a self-proclaimed “Man of Visions”, was a folk artist, self-taught and highly dedicated to his calling.
Read moreOrcas Island Pottery
Photo by Mart Martin
Recently, I wrote about the beauty of hands, and it reminded me of a trip we took several years ago to Orcas Island, one of the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington. We flew into Seattle and then took a ferry to the quiet island with quaint villages and great outdoor recreational opportunities.
Read moreA Little Aisle Music
Photo by Gianni Scognamiglio | Unsplash
If you're like me, when certain music touches your ears, your soul takes flight. It inspires you, energizes you, and reminds you of important times in your life. Maybe it moves you with its beauty.
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Care in Creating
Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House
It was spring break in Chicago, but Chicago didn’t know it. When our plane landed, the pilot said, “Good news, folks! The snow seems to have stopped.”
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Big River
When we stepped into the theater that evening, we stepped into an adventure.
Read moreHome By Dark
A picnic in the shade with good friends--could there be anything better? Only if live music is included, and that's what had brought us here.
Read moreA Building That Beckons
The buildings soared overhead, many of them reflecting each other and the bluest blue of the sky above. They were feats of design to me.
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