Category Archives: environment

Drifting = Searching for missing objects causes distracted goofiness

Posted on 05/22/2023 by kunstkitchen

People have commiserated with me over moving. It takes me days to find objects, clothing, and then today a hunt for the right portfolio, in a box with the prepared paper that’s ready for a new portrait…they say, “that’s why … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemplative life, environment | Tagged art, divesting possessions, haunting objects, moving house, poetry, writing | 3 Comments

Seacliff State Park in California ~ Gaia Speaks – Volcano?

Posted on 02/13/2023 by kunstkitchen

Pictured here is Seacliff in November of 2022 before the storm hit the WWII sunken boat monument and destroyed that and the wharf near it. This is before the winter storms came in January. The earth or Gaia speaks. Volcanoes … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Architecture, environment, photography | Tagged Climate, climate and volcanoes, Connection s volcanoes effect on climate, earthquakes, effects of volcanic gas in atmosphere, extreme weather, Frankenstein, gaia, krakatoa volcano, Mary Shelley, Mount Tambora volcano, seacliff state park california, snow total for January in minnesota, volcanos | 5 Comments

Travel – Holidays = Arctic Blast Delays

Posted on 12/24/2022 by kunstkitchen

I made plans for a trip South Carolina to visit my friend and her family over the holidays. Yes, I made it out of Minneapolis, MN even as the snow started on Wednesday 12/21/22. If you wondering how that was … Continue reading →

Posted in environment | Tagged artic weather, “Seaside Hotel”, cross culture arts, Danish television series, Helsingor Denmark, Minneapolis, passenger conversation, PBS, Shakespeare, travel, travel delays | 3 Comments

Autumn Views = Bee Speak – In The Waning Days

Posted on 10/26/2022 by kunstkitchen

It’s autumn. The breeze rattles the dry leaves. Bees seeking the last of the pollen buzz around me. One comes to my face and body. She comes to each of my ears buzzing an urgent message. Continue reading →

Posted in animals, environment, photography, wildlife | Tagged bees, Birds, environment, Lyndale gardens, Minneapolis, Minnesota, nature, photography, Photos, poetry, Roses | 4 Comments

Snow, Cold Temps = Mother Nature’s Early Winter – Rose Cure – Enjoy the Views

Posted on 10/18/2022 by kunstkitchen

Over the weekend there was snow that covered everything, but melted. As a result of early winter morning temps are below freezing. Garden plants need covers overnight. The mum plants and other fall plantings can be saved. It’s a another … Continue reading →