Tag Archives: Gratitude

A Contemplative Life = Saying Farewell to my beloved Friend

Posted on 09/16/2022 by kunstkitchen

“Charley would want you to celebrate his life and continue to carry his message in the world.” These words I shared with one of the many devoted friends who feel devastated by the passing of our “bigger than life” friend. … Continue reading →

Posted in photography, poetry | Tagged courage, Dogen quotes, Gratitude, idealism, life lessons, Love and friendship, photography, poetry, rememberance, tribute to a friend who passed away, truth, water Lily | 14 Comments

Saturday in the Lyndale Gardens = Lake Harriet Rose Garden – August Paradise

Posted on 08/28/2021 by kunstkitchen

While the drought caused havoc for the farmers in Minnesota, the flower garden at Lake Harriet has flourished. The rains came yesterday and here’s some of what I saw today. This Saturday the Monarch butterflies were plentiful. The roses were … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, environment, health, photography | Tagged August flowers, butterflies, gardens, gardens Lake Harriet Rose gardens, Gratitude, Minneapolis, photography, public gardens Minneapolis MN, Roses, volunteer gardeners | 4 Comments

A Vegetable Peeler: A Simple Object Lesson – A Contemplative life = An Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on 11/23/2020 by kunstkitchen

Radakitchenstore I bought a Rada vegetable peeler at the farmer’s market ages ago from a nice couple selling Rada products. “Imported from Iowa,” remarked the woman that was selling Rada knives too. This is a stainless steel peeler and worked … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Art Work, Contemplative life, Dog Portraits, environment, Farmer's Markets, health | Tagged covid, covid testing, dog portrait, facemasks, Gratitude, keeping an attitude of gratitude, loss, Midwest, Minnesota, missing real life contact, online shopping, Shetland Sheepdog, shopping, social distance, zoom dinner | 8 Comments

First Red Rose = Flowers and Friends

Posted on 06/10/2020 by kunstkitchen

I want to acknowledge my friends who send me pictures and recipes to share on this blog. They are generous, kind and wise. From them I learn to be a tolerant and a better person. Continue reading →