A quotation from C. S. Lewis

C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) English writer, literary scholar, lay theologian [Clive Staples Lewis]
An Experiment in Criticism, Epilogue (1961)

More about this quote: wist.info/lewis-cs/82426/

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Orpheus, Odilon Redon

My education on Greek mythology is scant but there's an interesting page on Wikipedia about Orpheus. He was a musician so maybe a lute is indicated here?

I really enjoy Odilon Redon's work so much. There's something about color and texture and complexity that's amazing but it's not just that, there is always a relation to a figure or a scene which brings it into an experiential place for me. I am resting with my eyes closed, dead or dreaming, with whatever all that color and texture and contrast represents.

I wanted to note here that almost all of my art education has been on the internet and following blogs of other art lovers. I am deeply indebted to them for enriching my life, I want to keep that alive on the internet, this blog is about that. Thank you to all of you out there ❤️

#art #color #texture #contrast #peace #magic #transcendence #love #warmth #human #universe #oneness #orange

Heavenly Place in the Mind, Chalermchai Kositpipat

To me this really gets at a certain feel. Moonlight seems to have this delicate magic, the normal world is strange and quiet and beautiful. It wouldn't be totally surprising to turn around and catch a cat walking on its front legs or a fox trying to catch moths. haha

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A quotation from The Bible

The Bible (The New Testament) (AD 1st - 2nd C) Christian sacred scripture
2 Corinthians 4: 18 [KJV (1611)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/bible-nt/81657/

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Work, Sadamasa Motonaga
oil and gravel on canvas.

Back to work today. This seems vaguely human-shaped which would make the messy top part the head and so maybe the mental state. It could be that the artist had something else in mind but that's my reaction to it. I love that they used gravel to get that texture.

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eight windows peer into my soul
the night floods in and guides my goal
in shadows i assume my role
sunlight shines in and makes me whole

…read more at:
<https://bwer432.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/eight-windows/>
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From crisis emerges creativity.

I am trying something new.

https://jam.coop/artists/babu-menos/albums/10b2137a-2e7b-41a6-a936-f2efb5dd5ef5

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I friend sent me this "letter to the editor" to the St. Paul paper and I'd like to share it here...

[Everything below is a direct quote except the first comma which I added for clarity.]

Rage, Rear-Ended by Hope

On Dec. 11, I was driving back to my home on the West Side of St Paul — a predominantly Latino neighborhood that I’ve lived in for over 20 years.

As I was approaching the main intersection of Caesar Chavez and George Street, my car was blocked by a St. Paul Police SUV. I saw a few SUVs ahead and a small group of people gathered and my heart began to sink. Not in my neighborhood. Not on a quiet Thursday night during Advent. With daily ICE raids infesting the city, I felt a burst of anger and wanted to get out of my car and scream.

Soon the SUV pulled back to let me through and I saw that what was ahead was a processional. A group of about 60 people, flanked by St Paul Police cars, making their way down Caesar Chavez with an illuminated image of the Virgin Mary leading the way.

The emotional whiplash was too much in that moment. Rage rear-ended by hope in the middle of a St. Paul intersection. The faithful were processing to church on the eve of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, with police escort.

I had to weep as I pulled into my driveway with the moment sinking in, trying to process the cruelty, beauty, violence and transcendence of these days we are living in. May hope find its way even on the darkest of nights.

Peace to all,

Jeffrey Zupfer, St. Paul
December 18, 2025

https://www.twincities.com/2025/12/18/letters-rage-rear-ended-by-hope-in-the-middle-of-a-st-paul-intersection/

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