Category Archives: Arts and Creativity

The very first quality of God that we are given is that of a maker creating something out of nothing. God created us in his image. Thus, does it not make sense that creativity is something more than just a luxury?

2011 Glen Workshop: My Painting

This year at the Glen Workshop, I stretched my brain and tried painting. Here’s my process.

Gerard Manley Hopkins: A Life

You would think that after 35 years of reading, I would know not to pay attention to marketing copy on dust jackets. You would think that after numerous instances of having perfectly good books ruined by ostentatious review blurbs, I would learn simply to read the book and let the book be itself. I would

My Oyster in a Grain of Sand

Sitting at the breakfast table, the repast now over except for the steaming mug of dark-brewed coffee, I am surrounded by books. On the table itself, 32 volumes arranged in six piles corresponding to various projects Sherry is working on. Hundreds more in the bookshelves hugging the walls, even more set aside in boxes on

Ode Less Travelled: Mixed Feet

This summer, I began working my way through Stephen Fry’s The Ode Less Travelled. Yes, Jeeves has written a wonderful book on the mechanics of prosody. At the end of each section, Fry provides a writing exercise. In these early chapters, Fry is clear to say that “verbal or metaphysical brilliance” is not the goal.

Cynthia Morefield Opens New Show in Columbus

On July 3, after the completion of the 2010 PDGA Amateur World Championships, I sauntered down to Columbus to see Cindy’s new show. Here’s some pictures.

Scratching the Surface Studio at Dickens St

Images of the latest incarnation of the art studio of Cindy Morefield.

Little Point Sable Lighthouse

These images were made during a trip with Ted in October of 2009. You can view the full gallery here. Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Interesting People

After a week or so of showing a plumber’s backside, I figure folks might like something edifying when they visit the site. Also, I’ve been reminded of the fact that I know a fair number of rather interesting people doing some amazing things. So, in the spirit of sharing the wealth, here’s some links to

Sweet By and By

In her last years with us, Granny used talk about the Sweet By and By. Today, I was listening to a collection of old American gospel tunes when I caught the phrase. I looked up the whole song to see the context. Here are comforting words: There’s a land that is fairer than day, And

Allegheny, Monongahela

Batykefer, Erinn. Allegheny, Monongahela. Los Angeles, CA: Red Hen Press, 2009. Erinn Batykefer’s Allegheny, Monongahela may be her first collection of poetry, but it displays a mastery of form and content that underscores the awards and publications listed in the book’s acknowledgements. “Dog Poem” begins the collection with an image of what it means to