Category Archives: Things

The deliciousness of this or that moment

“Expression to my way of thinking does not consist of the passion mirrored upon a human face or betrayed by violent gesture. The whole arrangement of my picture is expressive. The place occupied by the figures or objects, the empty spaces around them, the proportions, everything plays a part.” — Matisse Then, from the kitchen […]

As technology advances, craftsmanship recedes…

“Compensating for lack of skill with technology is progress toward mediocrity. As technology advances, craftsmanship recedes… The one thing we’ve gained is spontaneity, which is useless without perception.” – David Vestal

Push hard to get better

“Push hard to get better, become smarter, grow your devotion to the truth, fuel your commitment to beauty, refine your emotional intelligence, hone your dreams, negotiate with your shadow, cure your ignorance, shed your pettiness, heighten your drive to look for the best in people, and soften your heart—even as you always accept yourself for […]

Snow walk = intimate relationship with the wild divine

“The contemplation of things as they are, without substitution or imposture, without error and confusion, is in itself a nobler thing than a whole harvest of invention” – Sir Francis Bacon Link to gallery of additional photographs from today’s snow walk The horoscope dude said, “Wean yourself from ego-driven desires and pour your libido into […]