Pollinate by Nancy Selvage (2014). The sculpture of perforated stainless steel sheets and stainless steel rods measures 4.1 feet tall by 16 feet long by 6.25 feet deep. It’s currently outside … [Read more...] about Pollinate
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Summer Wedding at the Pierce House (A True Story)
My sun dance on the widow's walk atop the Pierce House was a success. It was a typical beautiful June Saturday in about 2005 with clear blue skies — perfect for an outdoor wedding. With the wedding … [Read more...] about Summer Wedding at the Pierce House (A True Story)
Painting Oak Leaves
On the morning of Mother’s Day, I got out my long-unused brushes and watercolor paints. I hoped to portray a small cluster of oak leaves I had selected from the ground, probably sent whirling to earth … [Read more...] about Painting Oak Leaves
My Little Generator
My little generator Just three hundred bucks! It came right to our house On a fleet of brown trucks My little generator In a box big and white Ready to spool up To keep on the light My … [Read more...] about My Little Generator
Mardi Gras
Before Lent begins, I devour a paczki — A rich, jelly-filled pastry To use up all that fat, cream and sugar In the pantry. It is a Polish tradition And a good way to celebrate Mardi … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras
Trompe l’oeil #2
Remember this image from the last issue of the Lincoln Chipmunk? Looks like an aerial photo of verdant islands surrounded by deep blue sea, right? Scroll down for the big reveal... It's … [Read more...] about Trompe l’oeil #2