Tsathoggua is one of the Old Ones, and though he wasn’t a creation of H.P. Lovecraft, he was first seen in print in one of Lovecraft’s stories, The Whisperer in the Darkness, with a nod to the...
One of the most common conversations I have with clients is in about dating and healthy relationships in recovery, but this is not something restricted to people in recovery; it is endemic in our culture. If...
The prompt for Week 6 of Journal 52 was, “Over Your Head” or “Beneath Your Feet”. I struggled with this one for a long time and finally found a picture that spoke to me. I had thought...
This week’s inspiration comes from the work of Beatriz Milhazes, a Brazilian artist born in 1960. Her work is characterized by strong shapes from nature and bright colors. She is associated most highly...
Rosemary bread is a special treat from the local bakery, often paired with a hearty stew or soup. It is a rare delight, and one that I wanted to recreate at home in the event that I wanted Rosemary bread on a...
My father recently took a course at the local cooperative extension on Chinese Medicinal Herb Production in the United States. In this talk, he learned about the different herbs that could be grown for sale...
I’m not one for having impossible dreams. I am often intensely practical, though I do have a soft spot for idealist qualities. Since I’m not a big dreamer, the prompt from Journal 52 to express...
I’m having a rough start this morning. That happens. It is the inspiration for today’s discussion on coffee and for the use of the new ring flash for my camera. Notes on the ring flash will...