Have you ever wondered what inspired the designs of the indigenous peoples? There are instances when design inspiration comes from an other worldly experience. He reports that Shipibo shamans believe that taking Ayahuasca permits the shaman’s soul to leave his body in the form of a bird which then can fly to a distant enemy…
Shelburne Falls, MA – Friday night I went to Shelburne Falls where they have a gem called The Bridge of Flowers. It is about 45 minutes from Northampton and while a small bridge, definitely worth a visit. From their website, “The Bridge of Flowers Committee was initiated by the Shelburne Falls Area Women’s Club in…
Drying food is a great way to #preserve it for long-term storage. #Food drying has been used for centuries, and it is still a popular method of food preservation today. Dried foods are #lightweight, easy to store, and can last for months or even years without spoiling. There are several methods of drying food. The…
They currently tend 90 varieties of perennial fruit in the form of raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, plums, cherries, pears and apples. Their apples are set up for Pick-Your-Own harvesting and they sell them at our farmstand here and at several farmer’s markets. Art In the Orchard is a walking sculpture trail which winds through our…
I’ve been reading a few books lately. I’m still working on David Wilcock’s The Source Field Investigations but I recently had a burning desire to read William Henry‘s master piece, The Secret of Sion. I bought the e-book version on my ipod touch for the kindle app. The paper back price was $85 dollars and…
Last Wednesday my family and I went to the Wheaton College reception and I’m really glad I went! I met Elizabeth Keithline whose the gallery director at Beard and Weil Gallery (at Wheaton College). I have a new found love for Wheaton. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming! My former girl scout leader and her…
With so many obstacles and bumps in the road for my early graduation approval, I decided to do a tarot reading to gain insight/guidance about what is to come and what I may have to overcome. (I really shouldn’t be blogging right now since its way past my bed time, but I had the urge…
Gallery Ehva presents a guest curator each summer, younger than 27. This years curator is local photographer Hilary Burkitt. The exhibit features work by young artists from Provincetown to Providence RI. Art Installations, textiles, photographs, paintings, literary works, prints, illustrations and more. “So they say it’s paradise” opens June 13th from 6-8p. Followed by performances,…
