I love that Laura Ingalls Wilder published her first book at age 65. Anna Mary Robertson was another American woman who gained fame late in life. She was well-known when I was a child and I was an admirer of her work. Anna Mary Robertson began a new career at age 76. Anna was born before the first ... View Post
If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing for Him.
I love the art of Norman Rockwell. I love that he painted moments from American life: Thanksgiving dinner with the family, Boy Scouts praying at their campsite, Mother’s arms outstretched when her son comes back from war. Rockwell painted scenes that made us feel good about ourselves. In the movie, ... View Post
Artist Eric Carle and His Mama
Yesterday I went on a field trip with one of our daughters and four of our grandchildren. We visited the Frist Art Museum in Nashville to see the Eric Carle's Picture Books exhibit. The exhibit celebrates 50 years of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. On display are dozens of Carle's original ... View Post
Real Books, Real Poetry, and Real Performances
Ray and I returned home on Tuesday evening after a weeklong vacation, which I am looking forward to sharing with you over the next few days. On our last day away, I grabbed a few things in an unfamiliar grocery store. I've been in a Christmassy mood lately, so I enjoyed looking at the pretty ... View Post
“Only God Can Make a Tree”
A few months ago, I wrote a series of posts about Faith, Art, and Government, featuring posters that graphic designer Joseph Binder created for the U.S. Navy. Here are links to those posts: Faith, Art, and Government 1, Faith, Art, and Government 2, Faith, Art, and Government 3. I recently came ... View Post
Was that field trip worth the trouble?
On Monday a homeschooling mama and I chatted about her recent mama's day out to an art museum. As she and a friend made the long drive home, they talked about taking their children on such an outing. I think you will appreciate their insights. The idea of a field trip is much easier than actually ... View Post
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