Tag Archives: poetry

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

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

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

A Composition in Purple – Iris Time in the Lake Harriet Park Garden

Posted on 06/23/2022 by kunstkitchen

It was June 5, 2022. The Iris flower season was just beginning in the Lake Harriet Gardens. Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Art and Architecture, environment, photography, poetry | Tagged Birds, environment, gardens, irises, lake harriet Rose Garden, Minneapolis, photography, poetry, robins, Roses, spring | 4 Comments

“Just a little green, like the color when the spring is born.” ~ Joni Mitchell, e.e. cummings = Nostalgia in song & poetry

Posted on 05/17/2022 by kunstkitchen

By E. E. Cummings IN JUST POETRY FOUNDATION in Just- spring when the world is mud- luscious the little lame balloonman whistles far and wee and eddieandbill come running from marbles and piracies and it’s spring when the world is … Continue reading →