Domestic arts
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Domestic arts
“I no longer call such tasks ‘housework.’ I call them the ‘domestic arts,’ paying attention to all the ways they return me to my senses.” ~Barbara Brown Taylor, An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith One of the things I’ve admired about Martha Stewart is the way she elevates homekeeping to an art form. Along these lines, Episcopal priest and author Barbara Brown Taylor finds the sacred in her everyday tasks. In her book, An Altar in the World, she approaches the “domestic arts” with mindfulness — and the belief that cooking our own meals, washing dishes, and taking care of our personal space can be a pleasure and…
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My photos in Michigan BLUE
Those who’ve followed this blog for a while are familiar with my old friend, Apollo. This month, a couple of my garden photos, and Apollo himself, are featured in a Michigan BLUE Magazine piece by Detroit journalist Jeanine Matlow. Titled “Hot Pots, Creative Expression,” the article includes tips for planting container gardens. The Spring 2020 issue of Michigan BLUE showcases the natural beauty of our state, including a gorgeous feature on the gardens of Mackinac Island. To see my photos in this issue, please click here. While you’re visiting the site, please take a moment to check out the variety of articles and photos essays on our state. It’s the perfect eye…
