2022-08-14 16:02
Colorful glass pebbles blanket this beach in Fort Bragg, California | Nature’s Charm
Walking on the beach can be romantic or exhilarating. There are so many fantastic American beach… Read More
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2022-08-14 09:48
Ernest Thompson Seton
“The culture and civilization of the White man are essentially material; his measure of success is, “How much property have I acquired for myself?”… Read More
2022-08-13 09:27
Alfred Hitchcock
“Give them pleasure. The same pleasure they have when they wake up from a nightmare.”-Alfred Hitchcock Read More
2022-08-12 09:16
Donald Justice
In Bertram’s Garden
Jane looks down at her organdy skirtAs if it somehow were the thing disgraced,For being there, on the floor, in the dirt,And she catches it up… Read More
2022-08-11 09:37
“O rememberIn your narrowing dark hoursThat more things moveThan blood in the heart.”-Louise Bogan Read More
2022-08-10 21:49
Watermelon Granita
This easy dessert is a simple take on a summertime staple. Watermelon packs vitamins C and A and lycopene, a potent antioxidant. It’s also a great food for weight… Read More
2022-08-10 09:41
Mark Doty
Homo Will Not Inherit
Downtown anywhere and between the roilof bathhouse steam—up there the linens of joyand shame must be laundered again and again,
all night&mdash&helli…Read More
2022-08-09 09:15
Philip Larkin
Church Going
Once I am sure there’s nothing going onI step inside, letting the door thud shut.Another church: matting, seats, and stone,And little books; sprawlings… Read More
2022-08-08 09:50
Sara Teasdale
Faults
They came to tell your faults to me,They named them over one by one;I laughed aloud when they were done,I knew them all so well before, —Oh, they were blind… Read More
2022-08-07 16:27
Siamese cat resting on the floor | Voraorn Ratanakorn
Siamese cats are one of the most beloved breeds amongst cat lovers, and understandably so. There are many reasons to love a Siamese c… Read More
2022-08-07 12:45
Aster
Knowledge is the most crucial thing if you are aiming towards a healthy and thriving garden. Perennial plants are extensively used in gardens for landscaping. Their life cycle and g… Read More
2022-08-07 09:03
Betsy Byars
“It brings to life summers when kids disappeared for days at a time, when there were no planned activities, and each day held its own possibilities.”Betsy Byars, T… Read More
2022-08-06 09:19
The Lady of Shalott | John William Waterhouse
The Lady of Shalott
On either side the river lieLong fields of barley and of rye,That clothe the wold and meet the sky;And thro’ the… Read More
2022-08-05 09:03
José García Villa
151
The, caprice, of, canteloupes, is, to, be,Sweet, or, not, sweet,—
To, create, suspense. A return,To, Greek, drama.
Their, dramaturgy, is… Read More
2022-08-04 09:18
Photo by Nejc Košir | Pexels
Hymn of Pan
From the forests and highlandsWe come, we come;From the river-girt islands,Where loud waves are dumbListening to my sweet pipings.The wi… Read More
2022-08-03 09:40
Rupert Brooke
The Great Lover
I have been so great a lover: filled my daysSo proudly with the splendour of Love’s praise,The pain, the calm, and the astonishment,Desire illimitab… Read More
2022-08-02 09:45
Ernest Dowson
Possibly most famous for the line “the days of wine and roses” from his poem “Vitae Summa Brevis,” writer Ernest Dowson was born on this day August… Read More
2022-08-01 01:55
Muskmelons / Cantaloupes / Spanspeks / Rock Melons
If this article on growing cantaloupes was written in Australia, we’d call them “rock melons.” Or in South Africa… Read More
2022-07-31 09:17
Peter Nichols
“And the seasons, as now, reliably made everything new again. He liked to remember Goethe’s line: ‘A man can stand anything but a succession of ordinary da… Read More
2022-07-30 11:46
Bouquet of summer flowers | Mellimage
Summer is a great time to find colorful flowers to create cheerful arrangements for your home. Take advantage of this flowering season by choosing fl… Read More
2022-07-30 09:51
The Brontë Sisters (Anne Brontë; Emily Brontë; Charlotte Brontë) | Patrick Branwell Brontë
The night is darkening round me
The night is darkening round me,The… Read More
2022-07-29 09:53
Fenit, KY, Ireland | Oskar K | Pexels
Cedar and Elm
Ships smelling of wood, cedar and elm,trim their sails by the trade winds –they measure the map of Irelandstitched on my mothe… Read More
2022-07-28 09:35
Beatrix Potter“It sometimes happens that the town child is more alive to the fresh beauty of the country than a child who is country born. My brother and I were born in London…b… Read More
2022-07-26 09:45
Stanley Kubrick on the set of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Photograph: MGM
Stanley Kubrick was born on this day, July 26, 1928, in Manhattan, New York, NY
“The most terrifying fact ab… Read More
2022-07-25 09:53
Richard Ballantine
Cycling writer and advocate Richard Ballantine was born on this day July 25, 1940 in Kingston, New York.
“Possibly the tragedy of the bicycle is that it w… Read More
2022-07-24 16:00
Perkins Cove scenic seacoast fishing village – Ogunquit, Maine | QualityHDThe United States is full of wonderful beach towns, hidden and well-known. While every beach town has a differ… Read More
2022-07-24 09:10
Robert Graves
Cherry-Time
Cherries of the night are riperThan the cherries pluckt at noonGather to your fairy piper When he pipes his magic tune: &n&helli…Read More
2022-07-23 18:18
Australian Cattle Dog | Iryna Dobrovynska
The Australian Cattle Dog has more aliases than most wanted felons. This breed is also known as the Heeler, Red Heeler, Blue Heeler and Queenslan… Read More
2022-07-23 09:01
Rene Ricard
All Day
So this is reality too, come inand now you’re here, all sweptup for you the floor shinyand our wonderful pal, theantelope clatters its little hooveson the flo… Read More
2022-07-22 23:07
Garden Fence Border with Pink Roses
It is often difficult to keep the borders in your garden looking good all summer. Roses are at their best in high summer and then look tired after flow… Read More
2022-07-22 09:53
Tom Robbins
“We’re our own dragons as well as our own heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves”-Tom Robbins, born July 22, 1932 in Blowing Rock, North… Read More
2022-07-21 09:23
Ernest Hemingway
“Every day is a new day. It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes you are ready.”-Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and th… Read More
2022-07-20 09:20
Photo by Alem Sánchez | Pexels
Virgin Mary
She comes down the meadows at Sjugareby.She’s a little hill with almond flower skin,yes, like almond blossoms and rose hips far… Read More
2022-07-19 09:15
Alice Dunbar Nelson
Sonnet
I had not thought of violets late,The wild, shy kind that spring beneath your feetIn wistful April days, when lovers mateAnd wander through the fields in rap… Read More
2022-07-18 17:40
Fresh tomatoes and melted cheese make a perfect pair
By bringing together classic Italian flavours, this multi-coloured cheesy tart is a sure crowd-pleaser. With melted mozzarella che… Read More
2022-07-18 09:05
Hunter S. Thompson
“Music has always been a matter of Energy to me, a question of Fuel. Sentimental people call it Inspiration, but what they really mean is Fuel. I have always need… Read More
2022-07-17 09:36
S. Y. Agnon
Nobel Prize laureate Shmuel Yosef Agnon was a novelist, short story writer, and poet born on this day July 17, 1888 in Buczacz, Austria-Hungary.
“He longed for i… Read More
2022-07-16 09:03
Reinaldo Arenas
“Before getting to my mother’s house, I would always think of her on the porch or even on the street, sweeping. She had a light way of sweeping, as if removing… Read More
2022-07-15 11:50
Rosemary Maple Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops
Entertain this summer with succulent seafood
The stress of entertaining can get in the way of making the most of time with friends and family… Read More
2022-07-15 09:54
Abraham Sutzkever, right, before World War II in Vilnius, Lithuania. | JTA
A Remarkable Friendship Exists
A remarkable friendship exists, when both friendsinhabit different centuries… Read More
2022-07-14 12:32
Lobster Tacos with Fennel Slaw and Crushed Potato Chips
A great catch to include in your tacos
Tacos are always a win, but lobster tacos with a crunchy potato-chip topping? Now that&rs&helli…Read More
2022-07-14 12:17
Sparkling Watermelon Drink
Get instantly refreshed
Cool down your guests with this surprisingly pink, thirst-quenching drink. It makes a nice switch up for the kids’ lemonade sta… Read More
2022-07-14 09:38
Ingmar Bergman
Happy birthday to Swedish film director, screenwriter, producer and playwright Ingmar Bergman, born on this day July 14, 1918 in Uppsala, Sweden
“Film as dre… Read More
2022-07-13 09:56
Seashells and lanterns on the wooden coffee table easily add a nautical touch. | Alena Ozerova
Summer is a wonderful time to lighten up the colors and fabrics in your home. While you may… Read More
2022-07-13 09:33
Wole Soyinka
Writer Wole Soyinka was born Akínwándé Olúwolé Babátúndé Sóyíinká on this day July 13, 1934 in Ab… Read More
2022-07-11 09:06
Suzanne Vega
Happy birthday, Suzanne Vega, born on this day July 11, 1959 in Santa Monica, California Read More
2022-07-10 12:32
Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie
Cool off with a sensational smoothie
Summer stirs up memories of hot days and cool treats – and there is no better way to cool off than with a refres… Read More
2022-07-10 11:33
Frozen Yogurt & Coconut Banana Pops
Frozen yogurt, coconut, and banana make healthier pops
Nothing puts a smile on your child’s face like an icy cold snack after a long day a… Read More
2022-07-10 09:12
Alice Munro
Nobel prize winning Canadian short story writer Alice Munro was born on this day July 10, 1931 in Wingham, Canada.
“There is a limit to the amount of misery and disar… Read More
2022-07-09 09:41
Photo by Min An | Pexels
Cosmic Songs (#24)
Thank you, golden stars,thanks for one of all the gifts,that I can turn people aroundmerry-go-round!
I can at least sometimesblink of you… Read More
2022-07-08 09:41
Photo by Zack Melhus | Pexels
Inarticulate Grief
Let the sea beat its thin torn handsIn anguish against the shore,Let it moanBetween headland and cliff;Let the sea shriek out its agony… Read More
2022-07-07 09:55
Margaret Walker
Lineage
My grandmothers were strong.They followed plows and bent to toil.They moved through fields sowing seed.They touched earth and grain grew.They were full of sturd… Read More
2022-07-06 12:30
Harold Norse
We Do Not Speak of LoveFor Alix Geluardi
we do not speak of lovebut all are pushed & pulledby it
taking all forms & shapestwisted pounded burntby it
like the… Read More
2022-07-05 09:22
Cocteau et son chat, Madeleine | Jane Bown | The Observer
“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.”-Jean Cocteau Read More
2022-07-04 09:12
Dr. Francine Patterson and her pal KokoFrom dogs using speech buttons to fish playing soccer, we are now seeing more and more animals surprise us with their intelligence and communication sk… Read More
2022-07-03 14:08
Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
Most of us center our calendars around the summer months — it’s the time of year we get to enjoy basking in the sunshine and exploring the grea… Read More
2022-07-03 09:18
Franz Kafka
“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most inten… Read More
2022-07-02 20:56
Red, White, and Blue No-Bake Watermelon Cake | Olga Miltsova
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this fun no-bake “cake” the whole family will enjoy. Fresh summer watermelon makes f… Read More
2022-07-02 13:24
Fresh Corn Pancakes with Lime Drizzle
A Something Different RecipeDeveloped by Dana JacobiStart your morning off right with these light and easy pancakes. Fresh corn is in abund… Read More
2022-07-02 10:53
Morningside Heights, July
Haze. Three student violists boardinga bus. A clatter of jackhammers.Granular light. A film of sweat for primerand the heat for a coat of paint.A man and a w… Read More
2022-07-02 09:17
Wisława Szymborska
The End and the Beginning
After every warsomeone has to clean up.Things won’tstraighten themselves up, after all.
Someone has to push the rubbleto the… Read More
2022-07-01 09:25
Radish and Cucumber Raita
A Something Different RecipeDeveloped by Dana Jacobi
Radish and Cucumber Raita
Keep it light and fresh this week with a cooling Raita. This simpl… Read More
2022-07-01 09:05
George Sand
Born Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin on July 1, 1804 in Paris, George Sand was one of the most well-known European writers of her time.
“Butterflies are but flowers… Read More
2022-06-30 10:43
Sheet Pan Alaska Halibut with Zucchini, Mushrooms and Tomato
Light, tasty and healthy, Halibut is perfect for any summer meal. It only takes a few minutes to cook and packs protein, B vit… Read More
2022-06-30 09:19
José Emilio Pacheco
Salt
If you want to study its essence, its purpose,its usefulness in the world,you’ve got to see it as a whole. Saltisn’t the individuals who mak… Read More
2022-06-29 11:09
Baby Greens with Blackberry Vinaigrette
This elegant salad is a blend of spinach, arugula and other baby greens. These dark, leafy greens offer a range of nutrients including fiber, folat… Read More
2022-06-29 09:19
“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”-Antoine de Saint-Exupé… Read More
2022-06-28 11:26
Mango Carrot Ginger Smoothie | Sharon Palmer
Author: Sharon Palmer
A gorgeous Mexican mango was the inspiration for a flavorful, antioxidant-rich smoothie in my kitchen this week. In c… Read More
2022-06-28 09:05
Geeta Tripathee
Geeta Tripathee was born on this day June 28, 1972 in Kharelthok village in the Kavrepalanchok district of Nepal.
Unbrokenly
Whenever you come to my mindmy vers… Read More
2022-06-27 11:03
Garlic Herb Shrimp and Pesto Crostini
When you’ve got your grill ready to go but need a quick appetizer to feed your guests, throw on this tasty garlic herb shrimp to make them some… Read More
2022-06-27 09:46
Lucille Clifton
Poet Lucille Clifton was born on this day June 27, 1936 in Depew, New York.
homage to my hips
these hips are big hipsthey need space tomove around in.they don’… Read More
2022-06-26 13:20
Argentinian Steak with Chimichurri
Looking for the perfect recipe for entertaining summer guests? This delicious, juicy steak recipe from Chef Mike Ward is a flavorful focal point for any… Read More
2022-06-26 09:21
Pearl S. Buck
“Love cannot be forced, love cannot be coaxed and teased. It comes out of heaven, unasked and unsought.”-Pearl S. Buck Read More
2022-06-25 23:35
Photo by Bethany Ferr | Pexels
Most people respond to a fireworks display with delighted “Oohs” and “Ahhs.” Unfortunately, what most Americans consider the ultimat… Read More
2022-06-25 10:30
Daisy Time
See, the grass is full of stars,Fallen in their brightness;Hearts they have of shining gold,Rays of shining whiteness.
Buttercups have honeyed hearts,Bees they love the… Read More
2022-06-25 09:49
Photo: Eric Carle and his hungry caterpillar at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Mass.Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesHappy birthday Eric Carle, bor… Read More
2022-06-23 09:36
Photo by Pixabay | Pexels
Whole Summer
How well the whole summer passed,nights in a small garden. . .you white as liliesand in a furtive thought. . .as if in the full moon nightthe rev… Read More
2022-06-22 15:41
Chevre, Pear & Prosciutto Sandwich
Add more fermented foods to your diet with this flavourful lunch
In recent years many of us have found new joy in the kitchen. For some, spending… Read More
2022-06-22 09:15
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
“I find there is a quality to being alone that is incredibly precious. Life rushes back into the void, richer, more vivid, fuller than before.”-Anne Morr… Read More
2022-06-21 15:18
Curry Apple Chicken Salad
A modern take on the classic finger sandwich
When it comes to recipes, some classics are ripe for reinvention. Take this fresh twist on the traditional chicke… Read More
2022-06-21 09:30
Jean-Paul Sartre
“Do you think that I count the days? There is only one day left, always starting over: it is given to us at dawn and taken away from us at dusk.”–Jean-P… Read More
2022-06-20 15:12
Green Power Bowl
There’s no such thing as too much green
During the week, every minute counts; simple, quick, healthy and oh-so-tasty, this green power bowl is the recipe you can… Read More
2022-06-20 09:30
Vikram Seth
All You Who Sleep Tonight
All you who sleep tonightFar from the ones you love,No hand to left or rightAnd emptiness above –
Know that you aren’t aloneThe who… Read More
2022-06-19 15:05
We could all use some delicious comfort food these days and tasty pierogi fit the bill. This Eastern European dumpling-style meal boasts a scrumptious filling of cheese and mashed potato… Read More
2022-06-19 10:30
Langston Hughes
I, Too
I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.They send me to eat in the kitchenWhen company comes,But I laugh,And eat well,And grow strong.
Tomorrow,I&rsq&helli…Read More
2022-06-19 09:00
Salman Rushdie
“From the beginning men used God to justify the unjustifiable.”-Salman Rushdie, The Satanic Verses Read More
2022-06-18 14:56
Easy BBQ Pulled Mushrooms
Easy plant-based recipe win filled with barbecue flavour
Whether you have access to a grill or not, chances are you crave that meaty barbecue flavour from tim… Read More
2022-06-18 09:33
Geoffrey HillPicture of a Nativity
Sea-preserved, heaped with sea-spoils,Ribs, keels, coral sores,Detached faces, ephemeral oils,Discharged on the world’s outer shores,
A dumb ch… Read More
2022-06-17 13:02
Photo by Hristo Fidanov | Pexels
The Blue Mountains
Above the ashes straight and tall,Through ferns with moisture dripping,I climb beneath the sandstone wall,My feet on mosses slipping… Read More
2022-06-16 09:59
Photo by Sebastian Voortman | Pexels
Poet Māris Čaklais was born on this day June 16, 1940 in Saldus, Latvia.
A Lonely Cyclist
A lone cyclist through the afternoon
past… Read More
2022-06-14 09:25
Judith Kerr
“Well, when The Tiger Who Came to Tea had been published, we were all very pleased, and my husband and I and the children all tried to think what the next book should be… Read More
2022-06-13 09:49
W. B. Yeats
Sailing to Byzantium
I
That is no country for old men. The youngIn one another’s arms, birds in the trees,—Those dying generations—at their song,The sa… Read More
2022-06-12 09:23
Sandro PennaTo Sit at an Unknown Table
To sit at an unknown tableTo sleep in someone else’s bedTo feel the already empty squareSwell in tender goodbye
Sedere a una tavola ignota… Read More
2022-06-11 09:08
Renée Vivien
Roses Rising
My brunette with the golden eyes, your ivory body, your amberHas left bright reflections in the room Above the garden.
The clear midnight sky… Read More
2022-06-10 18:10
Happy English Cocker Spaniel Puppy Portrait | otsphoto
The Cocker Spaniel is such a pretty, graceful dog in the show ring that it is hard to imagine that this breed was developed to be a… Read More
2022-06-10 10:16
Maurice Sendak with a scene from “Where the Wild Things Are,” at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan in 2002 | James Keyser/The LIFE Images Collection, via Getty Images
H… Read More
2022-06-10 09:40
Saul Bellow
“You never have to change anything you got up in the middle of the night to write.”-Saul Bellow Read More
2022-06-09 09:43
Cole Porter
Here is “All Through The Night” from Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Song Book Read More
2022-06-08 09:45
Photo by Sebastian Voortman | Pexels
Lament
For the green turtle with her pulsing burden,in search of the breeding ground.For her eggs laid in their nest of sickness.
For the cormor… Read More
2022-06-07 09:01
We Real Cool
The Pool Players. Seven at the Golden Shovel.
&nbs… Read More
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